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By Erin McGroarty

Wisconsin Watch 

When Chrissy Barnard faced a mental health crisis and most needed care, law enforcement  handcuffed her, placed her in the back of a patrol car and drove her five hours to Wisconsin’s only state-run mental health facility for the general public. 

An announcement by Little John’s, a non-profit organization that provides hot meals to other non-profits and government agencies, left Dane County Senior Dining holding the (lunch) bag last week when they drastically reduced production and cancelled contracts.

Last year’s Assembly District 81 candidate and former Black Earth Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer, Shellie Benish was recently publicly censured and banned from future membership by the Wisconsin City/County Management Association (WCMA).

Starting in 2023, the Sauk County public health department-formerly recognized as the Sauk County Health Department- will begin incorporating a series of new logos and using its new preferred name of “Public Health Sauk County” in its communications.

The Friends of Sauk City History premiered their new video on Sauk Prairie’s nine buildings on the National Register on Sunday, with a showing and then a reception afterwards in FreeThinker’s Hall. Connie Conkle introduced those involved with the making of the video.

The Badger Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) met on Thursday, January 19, at River Arts, and Army officials updated the public on the progress of the cleanup of Badger Army Ammunition Plant.

There will be a special film premiere of “Sauk Prairie’s 9 National Register Buildings.” The film was produced during 2022. This red-carpet event is hosted by the Friends of Sauk City History. It will be held on Sunday, January 22, at the Free Congregation of Sauk County, 307 Polk. Street, Saul City, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Gov. Tony Evers has announced the most recent round of funding for rural transit services.

Through the DOT, he revealed that 44 agencies will receive money to provide transportation services for seniors and the disabled. Overall, funding will total more than $5 million this year.

A good sized crowd gathered Friday evening to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Look for a future article on R. Brian Brandstetter, the owner.

River Arts was busy on Saturday as crowds poured in to see presentations as part of Bald Eagle Watching Days. There was a live raptor in the lobby for everyone to see and learn about. Eagle-watchers went to Eagle Overlook in Prairie du sac as well.