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Invoking emergency management authorities laid out in state statute, Gov. Tony Evers today announced in a press release that he is suspending in-person voting for the April 7 spring election, moving in-person voting to June 9, 2020. The order also directs the Legislature to meet in special session on Tuesday to address the election date. […]
Waupaca County Public Health has confirmed its second positive COVID-19 case in Waupaca County, according to a March 31 press release. The WCPH will work with the individual and healthcare providers on follow-up care and identifying and contacting anyone who has been in close contact. Individuals who have been determined to have been in close […]
The first death from COVID-19 in Waupaca County has been announced by the Waupaca Count Department of Health and Human Services. “Waupaca County Public Health is confirming the first death associated with the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Waupaca CXounty, which is also the first confirmed case,” the press release indicated. “We are saddened by […]
The following was issued by the Waupaca County Public Health Officer: Please STAY in your PERMANENT HOME and NOT travel to your seasonal or second home. If you recently came from an area outside of Waupaca County, you are encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days. Please read the notice put out today, March 27, from […]
The Waupaca County Public Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Waupaca County today, March 25. This case has been under quarantine and public health officials are working to investigate contacts to this case. Social distancing and hand washing are crucial to slowing the spread of COVID-19. We urge you to support these efforts and […]
Local quilters are making face masks and need of 1/4 elastic. If you have some to donate or have friends who are willing to share, please contact Peggy Foote at footeap@gmail.com or call her at 715-281-1670.
Just For Kix Digital Dance Live dance classes are offered during this time of social distancing. This is for everyone and they are free with no membership fees, stresses Erin Bruno, Iola’s director. To participate go here.
Below is a guide to what area restaurants and bars are doing during the Emergency Period. Where possible a menu has been added for your utilization. Crystal Café We want to keep you informed as we get information in. According to our latest notification, apparently Carry-Out is now back on the table. Therefore, we will […]
Maggie is a Rotary Youth Exchange student who recently spent a year in Waupaca. Here’s her recent letter about her country’s COVID-19 situation. She appeals especially to youth to heed the call to self-isolate. Hi everyone, this is Maggie, from Italy. I probably would have preferred to write you one day and tell you that, […]
