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COVID-19 Announcements:

The Richland Hospital has established a Coronavirus Hotline to serve the community. If you are feeling ill and wonder if you should be seen you should call the hotline at 608-604-9953. The line will be answered 24/7 by a qualified healthcare professional who will advise and instruct you.

Government Announcements:

Voters in Henrietta Township will have two opportunities to vote by absentee ballot in person at the Town Hall. The first will be Wednesday (April 1) from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Voters in Henrietta Township may also vote in person by absentee ballot Thursday (April 2) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The Richland Center Street Department has resumed curbside pickup of lawn waste, brush and leaves.

The Department of Administration (DOA) has adjusted the eligibility requirements for residents who are seeking heating and electric assistance through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). Eligibility will now be based on the household’s previous month of income, rather than the former requirement of the previous three months income. This move was made to ensure those who are recently affected by the COVID-19 response are able to receive assistance quickly. Additional eligibility requirements are available online at home energy plus dot wi dot gov. Residents can apply for assistance through county social/human service offices, tribal governments, and private non-profit agencies. Call toll-free 1-866-432-8947 or visit the Where to Apply page for the local agency in your area.

PASSAGES domestic violence and sexual assault agency would like to remind the public that our shelter will remain open during this national crisis. We will continue to serve the community. All necessary precautions are being taken to ensure safety and health. If you are in need of shelter due to domestic violence or sexual assault please contact us at 608-647-3616 or toll free at 1-800-236-4325.

The April 4 Richland Center large item curbside collection has been cancelled.

Gov. Tony Evers directed Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue updates to the previous order prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 or more people. Hair salons, day spas, nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, body art establishments, and tanning facilities are closed at this time.

Community Announcements:

All Richland School District meals will now be delivered to each home being served. Families receiving meals are asked to place a cooler or covered tote outside for drop off to help protect the food and help identify your home. The time for Allison Park/Fishhouse Route has been changed. Delivery will be approximately one hour later. All other routes remain the same.

The Kickapoo Area Food Pantry will be open normal hours on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on Monday, April 20 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM outside of the Viola Municipal Building. Food will be distributed to people while they remain in their vehicles.

The InHealth Community Wellness Free Clinic in Boscobel will remain closed until further notice Patients will still be able to pick up medications by appointment. Board meetings will not be conducted. If issues arise, they will be handled by conference call and email.

Richland Concert Association has canceled the Alloy Horn Quartet Sunday, April 5. The group will be featured during next concert season.

The Ithaca Township has lifted the road bans as March 31.

The free legal clinic on April 7 will be by phone access only from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and April 21 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Those wishing to call, the number is 475-2437.

The Richland Hospital is asking anyone who makes masks to leave them in the collection bin at Richland Center City Hall / Municipal Building at 450 S. Main Street. Patterns are available near the bin and will be posted on the hospital's website and facebook page. People are asked to NOT take the masks to the hospital.

Euchre at Mick Memorial Park is cancelled until further notice.

The Muscoda Community Blood Drive for today, March 31 from noon until 6:00 PM has been moved to St. John's gym in Muscoda. There is a need for a large turnout. To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

SWCAP will hold a number of pop-up pantry food distributions. There will be two distributions on Wednesday, April 1. The first will be from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Boaz at the Boaz Community Building parking lot and then from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in Ithaca at the Ithaca Town Garage parking lot.

The Hillsboro Blood Drive on April 7 is cancelled.

The American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 8 will be held at the Phoenix Center from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM. To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org.

The Plain Red Cross Blood Drive will be on April 13, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. With all of the blood drive cancellations there is a large need for donors. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org.

Restaurants:

Here is a list of local restaurants providing carryouts, drive-throughs and curbside service. Some have delivery options. We have not listed hours because they are subject to change. The one thing we do know is they will appreciate your business.

Double K's Bar and Grill in Boscobel 375-5404
American Legion Post 13 Bar & Restaurant: 647-3714
Center Cafe: 647-5884
Arthur's: 588-2521
Honkers: 739-9009
Turbo's: 647-3095
A & W in Boscobel: 375-5171
Chuckwagon Cowboy Burgers and Beans: 649-2691
Papa Murphy's: 649-7272
Los Amigos II: 383-0684
The Port, Blue River: 537-2676
Boscobel Bowl and Banquet: 375-2200
Quail Run: 647-3117
Christy's Sunny Side Bakery, Deli and Catering: 649-2253
Kellys Coffee House: 383-1399
Boston's Bah, Cazenovia: 983-2218
Subway, Richland Center: 647-6470
Country Gardens, Soldiers Grove: 624-3254
Country Kitchen, Richland Center, 647-6339
Pizza Ranch, Reedsburg: 768-5555
The Cheese Store & More: 489-2651
Aunt Ozie's Cafe: 727-2868
Press Box: 647-4012
Whiskey Row Saloon, Avoca: 532-6517