Regional

"In order to be successful in the new year, stay focused, develop a positive attitude, and be passionate with your dreams.” ~Bamigboye Olurotimi

A number of native animals and game animals, take advantage of spilled corn and soybeans to compliment tree nuts, other fruits and various seeds during winter.

The Town of Dellona has denied a request for an Illinois resident to operate a short-term rental property in the township.

Evergreen conifers don’t seem to be as green as they were in summer and fall. All the leaves on pines, spruces and firs are getting older the longer that stay on the tree, and darker, and heavy, waxy coating, which helps conserve water winter and summer is some of the reason.

“Like people, plants respond to extra attention.” ~H. Peter Loewer

Everyone from pig farmers to those who keep backyard chickens is reminded they need to register with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

State law requires livestock owners to register where they keep their animals. Registration is good for three years and is due by July 31.

The Foster Grandparents program is looking for volunteers in Sauk County.

The program is run through AmeriCorps and invites people 55 and older to make a difference in a child’s life. The local Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program in particular supports the effort in area counties.

A business with connections to Seats Inc. in Reedsburg has earned praise from Plastics News Magazine.

Flambeau, which is part of the Nordic Group, rose in two of the three rankings, and remained steady in the third, according to the publication’s Top 100 Lists. The Nordic Group includes Seats Inc.

The Farm/Art DTour will be back in 2022, and event organizer is looking for artists to be part of the event.

Coronavirus couldn’t stop this year’s Turkey Trot.

The run/walk is organized by the Wonewoc Badgers 4-H Club and held in conjunction with Thanksgiving Day. It featured a 5k run/walk and a ¼ mile fun run for children.