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The Jackson County (JC) Highway Committee met for its regular meeting Wednesday, June 22. JC Sheriff Duane Waldera attended to discuss area ATV/UTV routes.
“I reviewed a policy that was created back in 2015 on your discussion on trying to create connectivity with trails,” shared Waldera. “...
“We’re at that point where we’ve presented a lot of information at the committee level and I think we’ve taken it to the board twice,” Jackson County (JC) Sheriff Duane Waldera shared with JC Board members at their June 20 meeting. “The goal is for you and the public to know what we’re up...
For several months, Jackson County (JC) Board members have listened to details presented to them on the county’s current jail, both results of the most recent inspection and options for addressing concerns resulting from that inspection. Proposed costs of those options are high, and the county...
The Jackson County (JC) Forestry and Parks Department held its regular meeting Tuesday, June 14. Forestry and parks assistant administrator Jon Schweitzer provided the forestry and parks committee with the parks and trails report.
“As far as the parks go, we’re hoping to start on the new...
Alma Center–Humbird–Merrillan School District (ACHMSD) announced last week it has named its new superintendent.
The ACHM School District has selected Drew Semingson as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1.
Semingson is currently completing his ninth year as the Osseo-...
It’s that time of year again when Jackson County’s leaders begin looking at next year’s budget planning. As it has for several of the past years, members of the executive and finance committee (EFC) agreed the county will go into next year with zero increases in operational costs. Those same...
Jeff Eide has been in education at some level for 34 years. Come June 30, he is retiring from his position as Blair-Taylor School District (BTSD) superintendent. Jeff’s journey to finding his seat in the superintendent’s office – as superintendent - has had several twists and turns through the...
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism (WDT) economic impact report shows a 23-percent growth in Jackson County’s tourism. The WDT released its 2021 economic impact data, showing Wisconsin tourism generated a $20.9 billion in total economic impact, with Jackson County contributing $59 million in...
Black River Falls Common Council (BRFCC) members approved two resolutions at their June 7 meeting slated to fund future development, including infrastructure, in the city.
The first resolution called for approval of the creation of Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 9, approving its...
Governor Tony Evers and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq announced last week additional funding would be available for the current round of the state broadband expansion grants. This brings the total available funds to $125 million - $25 million...