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Road Maintenance Notice - Crack Filling Begins Sept 28
Contractors will begin crack filling in areas throughout Verona on Monday, September 28. Roadways will remain open, however, there may be lane closures and traffic control as work is being done. Please use caution in work zones.
Fall Recycling Day Rescheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fitchburg’s Fall Recycling Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 8–11 a.m. at the City Campus, 5520 Lacy Road.
Farm Bureau Highlights Road Safety During Harvest, Safety Week
Farmers and motorists share a critical responsibility to keep roadways safe during harvest season. While attentiveness is always required, preparation and active caution are vital during peak harvest times. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says farmers should ensure all machinery…
USDA Announces Value-Added Ag Grants In Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office announced $800,000 in four value-added agriculture projects across Wisconsin. The investments are through USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grants program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director…
Conversations – Discussing More Than Weather – Ditzenberger
In farming – we’re accustomed to routine conversations. We like talking about the weather forecasts, crop yields, fertilizer costs, and harvest timelines. Those discussions are comfortable, predictable, and familiar. But when it comes to mental health, depression, and personal…
UW-Madison Helps Families Kickstart Succession Planning
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is inviting farm families and farm business owners to participate in Cultivating Your Farm’s Future, an interactive virtual program designed to kickstart the vital process of farm succession planning. Succession planning…
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Road Maintenance Notice – Chip Sealing Begins Sept 23
Contractors will begin chip seal road treatment on Wednesday, September 23. Roadways will remain open, however, there will be lane closures and traffic control as the work is being done. Street sweeping and road line painting to follow the chip seal.
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