During Monday’s eclipse, Drivers Asked to Focus on the Road, Not the Skies

The nation’s first total solar eclipse since 1979 will likely have many people looking skyward on Monday (August 21). But traffic safety officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) want drivers to stay focused on the road, click-on their vehicle’s low-beam headlights, and park in a safe area if they decide to stop and view the eclipse. “We’re simply reminding motorists to remain focused on driving at all times, use common sense, and never stop along a roadway unless it’s an emergency,” said David Pabst, Director of WisDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Any time that motorists stop along a highway, they put themselves and their passengers at risk of

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Mauston Common Council Approves Sale of General Obligations Bonds

The Mauston Common Council approved the sale of $3.75 million general obligation corporate purpose bonds at its Tuesday meeting. The bonds are to finance the fire station project, police station improvements, and a portion of the 2017-2018 Street Improvements. The council received five bids and approved the bond sale to BOK Financial Securities in Milwaukee at 2.9 percent. Financial Advisor Brian Reilly from Ehlers said that because the bids were more aggressive than anticipated and the overall costs on issuance were less, they were able to a little more into the project funds associated with this debt issue. He said that they would be looking to close later this month

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