Regional

The Sauk County Humane Society has unveiled its pets of the week, with comments from shelter staff. They are as follows.

A Nordic Group company has sent needed items to Central America.

Twelve pallets of donated Flambeau products arrived at a Belize port last month, destined for the non-profit organization, Project Jumpstart Belize.

Flambeau is a sister company of Seats Inc. in Reedsburg.

Gov. Tony Evers has approved a $2.2 million contract affecting Highway 12 in northern Sauk County.

The project will reconstruct the highway from the northern county line to Highway 13 in Wisconsin Dells. Preliminary work was set to begin March 11 and could be wrapped mid-July, weather permitting.

Public Health Sauk County and SSM Health have set up a new free vending machine to assist people with substance abuse and mental health problems.

An early maple syrup season is well on the way to what may be a fantastic season before some tappers even think about getting started.

On Jan. 17, the Wonewoc Public Library was presented with a book quilt, handcrafted by Friends of the Wonewoc Library President Jenny Barreau and her twin sister, Beth Eberhardt.

The Friends of the Devil’s Lake State Park have planned a special hike in honor of International Women’s Day.

The hike will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 at Devil’s Lake State Park.

A North Freedom motorist was taken into custody Feb. 24 following a traffic stop in the town of Baraboo.

People who live or travel in Baraboo need to be prepared to slow down or take alternative routes.

As of Feb. 26, Highway 33 between Lincoln Avenue and Highway 136 is closed for construction. Closures are expected through mid-November.

A detour has been posted using Interstate 90/94 and Highway 12.

The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors is seeking nominees for the Richland and Sauk counties seat.