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Rock, Jefferson counties developing phone app for finding veterans' graves
JANESVILLE — Rock, Jefferson and several other counties are following in the footsteps of Washington County, developing an app that helps people locate graves of Wisconsin veterans. Rock County Veterans Service Officer Paul Crawford said the idea was introduced at a recent state meeting for county veterans service officers. He said Rock County is in the earlier planning stages, with the hope of having the app ready for public use by Memorial Day 2025. ...
Across generations, the Wall That Heals connects veterans and families
HARTLAND, Wis. — The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, brought veterans and their families together at Nixon Park in Hartland, Wisconsin this weekend. “I come to the wall to thank my buddies who are circled here,” said Randy Zemel, a Vietnam veteran who...
Railroad work to require full closure of WIS 33 in Allenton, WI
Allenton, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is notifying motorists of an upcoming full closure of WIS 33 in the town of Allenton in Washington County. Wisconsin Central Ltd. (Canadian National Railway) is reconstructing its railroad crossing located between Weis Street and County W (Railroad Street). Driveways for residents and local businesses will not be impacted.
$22.3 million resurfacing project begins on 7 miles of I-94 in Waukesha County
Work has started on a 7-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Waukesha County for a $22.3 million road resurfacing and bridge construction project, which will result in overnight closures. The construction, which will take place from Highway 16 to Highway 83, started on May 29 and has been given an...
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