On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at approximately 11:56 a.m., New Glarus Police and EMS were called to a Village residence in response to a report of an unresponsive person. The patient was pronounced dead at the scene after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. Green County deputies responded to the scene to assist the New Glarus Police Department with the investigation … [Read more...] about Madison Man Arrested in New Glarus Overdose Death
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Outdoor Burn Ban in Effect for Green County
According to a news release, Green County Sheriff Jeff Skatrud, issued an outdoor burning ban for Green County effective April 6th, 2020. Based on a written request from the Green County Fire Officer’s Association, the Green County Sheriff’s Office has issued an outdoor burning ban, effective immediately. The ban includes all outdoor burning in barrels, piles on the ground … [Read more...] about Outdoor Burn Ban in Effect for Green County
United Way Creates Green County COVID-19 Community Response Fund
United Way of Green County has been hard at work to help the many people and organizations significantly impacted by COVID-19. As we have talked with people and organizations all throughout the county, one thing has become abundantly clear; the needs of our community have never been greater. Although we must remain socially distant, we are still able to take action and come … [Read more...] about United Way Creates Green County COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Second Positive Case in Green County
Green County Public Health received notification of a second person in Green County who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. This individual is in isolation at home. There is no known direct contact with another positive case. “We are in daily contact with this person to monitor their symptoms and ensure they are receiving the support to be able to isolate at home” says … [Read more...] about Second Positive Case in Green County
Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order
On March 24, 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretar-designee Andrea Palm to issue a Safer at Home order that prohibits all nonessential travel, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is available here. The order is effective 8 am on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and will remain in effect until 8 … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order