One Person Injured in a Single Vehicle Accident in Monroe County

One person was injured in a single vehicle accident in Monroe County Wednesday morning. Monroe County authorities say the crash happened on Highway 16, east of Hedge Road in the Township of Adrian. The vehicle involved in the crash is a 2015 Peterbuilt Dump Truck. The driver, 45-year-old Stacey L Taylor of Tomah, was the only occupant and he told the investigating deputy that he suddenly lost control of his steering and went into the ditch.  Taylor went off the south side of the road, into the ditch, struck and broke a highway sign, came back onto the road and rolled onto its side. The vehicle came to rest on

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Tomah Memorial Hospital Schedules Special Holiday Blood Drive Dec. 26

BloodCenter of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to consider giving the gift of life by donating blood at Tomah Memorial Hospital Dec. 26. Officials say during the holidays, donations decline, but the need increases. All blood types are welcome at the drive from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the hospital classrooms 321 Butts, Avenue. To donate, a person must be in good health, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and have photo identification. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with parental consent. Forms are available at Tomah Memorial, and online with the Blood Center of Wisconsin at www.bcw.edu. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Statewide Crackdown on Impaired Drivers begins Friday, Runs Through New Year’s Day

To help deter impaired driving over the upcoming holiday period, state and local law enforcement throughout Wisconsin will patrol in greater numbers and for additional hours as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that begins Friday, December 15 and continues through New Year’s Day. “Drivers impaired by alcohol, prescription medications or other drugs endanger everyone along our roadways,” said David Pabst, Director of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Bureau of Transportation Safety. “While law enforcement will make arrests and issue citations as necessary, the primary goal of these campaigns is to encourage voluntary compliance with laws designed to keep everyone safe.” Along with statewide campaigns

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