Regional

An Oct. 29 collision resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries.

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower,” ~Albert Camus

An idea to give Meals on Wheels recipients Christmas gifts will be funded by an AARP Wisconsin grant.

The money will be awarded to the Sauk County Aging and Disability Resource Center to provide a Christmas comfort present to each Meals on Wheels client. The $1,000 grant is part of AARP’s Small Dollar, Big Impact program.

COVID-19 has taken another life in Sauk County.

According to the latest Health Department data, another person died from the virus between Oct. 19 and 25. There were also seven hospitalizations in that timeframe, as well as 153 newly confirmed cases.

In 1859, one of La Valle township’s early settlers, H.C. Palmer, recounted an interesting pastime for him and his brother-in-law, John Sanborn.

A Wonewoc resident passed away as a result of injuries incurred during an Oct. 12 crash.

Country dwellers want to know, “Is my white pine dying? What’s wrong with it? The leaves (needles) are yellowing and then fall off with a touch.”

One man said he’s never seen it before, but then reminded that he’s generally in Arizona by this time.

The trees are progressing rapidly in Sauk County.

The county average is now 50 percent of peak fall color.

COVID-19 has claimed another life in Sauk County.

According to the latest Health Department data, one person died from COVID-19 between Oct. 12 and 18.

There were 196 new cases in that timeframe and nine new hospitalizations.

Sauk County’s spread remains at a high level.