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Did you know that in 2005, many Wisconsin voters participating in the Wisconsin Conservation Congress voted “yes” to legalizing a hunting season for stray cats?  Such seasons are in place in Minnesota and South Dakota.  The Wisconsin Natural Resource Board chose not to act on this proposal.  But we all know that in rural areas like most of Adams

It is important to prepare in advance for the cold weather of winter.  When it comes to keeping you and your family warm, proper maintenance of your propane tank is essential. Our local propane companies Roch-a-Cri Gas Service and Allied Cooperative have some safety advise for their customers.  

Per Wisconsin State Statute 74.11 (6)(a), State of Wisconsin real estate first installment tax payments are due before/on/postmarked by January 31 to your local municipality treasurer who is considered the proper official during this timeframe. Please check your tax bill for the correct information.

The Adams County Chamber of Commerce and Visit Rome, Wisconsin announced the first Let It Glow competition winners.  Twenty-three homes were decorated with holiday spirit and di

The Village of Friendship Board met in a closed session on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, to discuss personnel issues.  When it came out of closed session, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Public Works Director Robert Kierstyn.  Kierstyn had been with the Village since 2018.  

The City of Adams plans to move more aggressively to sell city-owned property it was announced at the Jan 18 City Council meeting. Recapping meetings that took place since the last City Council meeting on Dec.

The Castle Rock Pink Ribbon Ride annually hosts a poker run that raises funds to help Adams County residents suffering from cancer.

Rim Ice creates beauty due to dense fog in the area last week.  Rim Ice occurs due to freezing fog. According to the National Weather Service rim ice is “an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object.

January is Radon Action Month.  About 1 out of 10 homes in Wisconsin has high radon levels.  Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is radioactive and can cause lung cancer.  Radon can leak into your home and is common in Wisconsin.  While you can’t see or smell it, you can protect yourself from it.  Testing for radon is common when buying or s

Construction has resumed on the addition to the County Courthouse building, it was reported at the Ad Hoc Building Committee meeting on Jan. 7. The replacement steel tubes were delivered and Adams St.