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🚧 Culvert Project on M-48 in Chippewa County Begins with Detour on May 6
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Upper Peninsula. A major culvert project set to commence on M-48 in Chippewa County will initiate a detour starting May 6. This construction effort is significant for the area and may impact regular traffic patterns. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly for changes in their usual routes. For those seeking more detailed information about the project and detour routes, they can access the announcement at the following link: https://t.co/fyr3SknZhj. Community members and daily commuters should consider alternative paths or allocate additional travel time during this period. The project reflects the ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving infrastructure within the region.
Hormel Foods gives state layoff notification for Barron hatchery
Hormel Foods officially notified the state Department of Workforce Development and the mayor of Barron on Tuesday of its intention to permanently lay off 38 workers at its Barron hatchery, but emphasized in an online statement that employees had the option to accept a transfer within the company or take a severance package. At the end of last year, Hormel, the owner of Jennie-O Turkey Store which is the largest employer in Barron County with 1,800 workers, announced it was shuttering its harvesting operations at...
Local SkillsUSA coaches speak on student achievements following state competition
MADISON — With the SkillsUSA state competition finishing up earlier this April, many local students in the Chippewa Valley celebrate their achievements. Speaking for high schoolers at Chippewa Falls High School, technical education teacher Tim Pomietlo said, “The success of these students can be attributed to many factors. First is the quality of students and staff we have at Chi-hi. These kids amaze me with their level of sophistication, maturity, and dedication. They are constantly working on their craft in and out of the classroom.” ...
Alcohol, tobacco compliance checks reveal violations
Four Barron County alcohol and tobacco businesses failed to pass compliance checks conducted by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department over the past couple of weeks. With the assistance of the WI Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement and through a grant with the Barron County Community Coalition to keep kids safe, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department conducted 22 compliance checks across the county on alcohol and tobacco establishments, according to a news release. ...
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