Here come the frauds: From bogus vaccine kits to ‘Silver Solution,’ coronavirus cons begin
Vaccine kits. “Silver Solution” treatment. Even coronavirus-fighting toothpaste.
Wisconsin physician assistants want to ‘step up’ to fight coronavirus. State regulations may be getting in the way.
The COVID-19 pandemic began reshuffling Dianna Malkowski’s life last week. That was when Ascension Medical Group Jackson Street in Oshkosh, where she works as a physician assistant, asked her to start rescheduling patient appointments.
‘Everyone has to have it’: Broadband gap leaves rural Wisconsin behind during coronavirus crisis
Wisconsin’s dearth of high-speed internet in rural areas makes virtual schooling, remote health care and working from home even more difficult
Coronavirus
Search goes on (sort of) for new N-O-W superintendent
‘Yes, I’m scared’: Local respiratory therapist works the front lines
Here come the frauds: From bogus vaccine kits to ‘Silver Solution,’ coronavirus cons begin
Wisconsin physician assistants want to ‘step up’ to fight coronavirus. State regulations may be getting in the way.
‘Everyone has to have it’: Broadband gap leaves rural Wisconsin behind during coronavirus crisis
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Search goes on (sort of) for new N-O-W superintendent
23 hours agoby County Line
It doesn’t seem to be the ideal time to change school superintendents, but nevertheless, the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School Board continues its quest to replace Superintendent Kelly Burhop, who set his retirement for the end of June earlier this year.
‘Yes, I’m scared’: Local respiratory therapist works the front lines
23 hours agoby County Line
Kim DeWitt of Ontario is one of those people we have heard much about on the news lately. She is “on the front lines” as a respiratory therapist with the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Vernon County COVID-19 positive results remain at zero
March 25th, 2020by County Line
As of 3 p.m. today, Vernon County had no positive COVID-19 test results, according to the Vernon County Department of Public Health and Emergency Management.
Rapid response: On short notice, N-O-W teachers, community members find a way to get meals to students
March 25th, 2020by County Line
When the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District had to abruptly cancel its meal delivery last week, teachers quickly formed a plan to get food to homebound students.
Juneau County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
March 25th, 2020by County Line
As of today, March 25, Juneau County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
Ontario playgrounds are closed
March 25th, 2020by County Line
The Village of Ontario has closed all playgrounds effective immediately.
Wilton closes playgrounds
March 25th, 2020by County Line
The Village of Wilton has closed all playgrounds effective immediately.
Royall adjusts to latest state order
March 24th, 2020by County Line
Like other school districts, Royall put together a new game plan after Gov. Tony Evers announced Wisconsin’s ‘safer-at-home’ order Tuesday.
Vernon County reports no positive COVID-19 tests
March 24th, 2020by County Line
No one had tested positive for COVID-19 in Vernon County as of 3 p.m. today, according the Vernon County Department of Public Health and Emergency Management.
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Monroe County
March 24th, 2020by County Line
Within the last hour, Monroe County Health Department received notification through the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS) of its first confirmed case of COVID-19 by positive lab test.
Fees waived for Wisconsin state parks and trails
March 24th, 2020by County Line
Fees are now waived for all Wisconsin State Parks and Trails that continue to remain open to the public.
Community
Senior menus for March 30 to April 3
South Side News for March 26
Ontario Public Library staff checking messages
Gjefle: Jesus Christ, the light of the world
Images of harvest
News
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 16–22
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 9–15
Norwalk Municipal Court report for March
Monroe County Police Report for March 1–8
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 2–8
Backtalk
New vocabulary: ‘zoonotic transfer’
Some still confused, uninformed about coronavirus
Information on coronavirus constantly in flux
An epidemic could expose shortfalls in health system
Living in a democracy comes with responsibility
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