(Dodge County) Vehicle sales in Dodge County through July have seen some slight improvements when compared to last year’s numbers. According to the Waterloo-based, auto industry tracking firm Reg-Trak, 1,676 vehicles rolled off dealer lots through July in Dodge County, an increase of 3.8-percent. Truck sales were up 4.6-percent with 1,523 sold. Car sales saw five fewer sold with 153, a drop of 3.1-percent.
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Award until September 16th. The award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance for communities, nonprofits, schools, and businesses throughout the state. Self-nominations are accepted and should include supporting materials such as outreach samples, data or graphs, and high-resolution photos. Awards are offered in four categories: overall program, projects and initiatives, innovation and special events. The winners will be featured on the DNRs website and social media accounts.
(Lebanon) A church in Lebanon will host a food pantry distribution event this coming week. The monthly Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday. The cost is $25 per share and those going can purchase more than one. Organizers say each share may not be identical but will contain at least $100 to $150 worth of groceries. The event gets underway at 3:30pm and continues to 6pm or until all 312 shares are gone. Guests are asked to stay in their vehicle until they are directed to pick up their share.
(Beaver Dam) The SSM Health at Home and the Charleston House are partnering to offer a free Lunch and Learn in Beaver Dam later this month. The event is taking place on August 29th. The program on Medical Power of Attorney will be from 11:30am to 12:30pm at The Watermark at 209 South Center Street.
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has recently certified the results of the 2024 Wisconsin Cherry Board Election. Barry Peterson of Green Bay and Terry Sorenson of Sturgeon Bay began three-year terms on the board in July. The Wisconsin Cherry Board is composed of five at-large growers who are responsible for administering Wisconsin’s Cherry Marketing Order. The board oversees the collection and use of approximately $55,000 dollars in assessment fees paid by the Wisconsin cherry growers. This funding is used to support the cherry industry through research, education and promotion of Wisconsin-grown cherries.
