‘We want to protect the farmland’

Two long-simmering issues involving Abbotsford’s fire hall were put to rest – for now, at least – at last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Central Fire and EMS board.First, the seven-member board voted to accept an offer from the city of Abbotsford to pay for a three-inch water meter, instead of a four-inch meter, at the fire hall. This will reduce the monthly meter charge from nearly $50...

Summer weather is here and travelers are taking to the roads to explore the many vacation destinations throughout Wisconsin.While road trips are a great way to check out all the great things that Wisconsin has to offer, drivers must remember to bring along their common sense and safety knowledge as they put wheels on the pavement. It is important, particularly in unfamiliar areas, to be aware of o...