Barron County, Wisconsin - www.barroncountywi.gov 

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Website FeedbackTell us what you think about our website. We are continually updating our website and your feedback will be helpful in creating a website that meets your needs. Read more...Know Your Civil RightsIn accordance with Federal law this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or political beliefs, gender identity, reprisal, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected genetic information.To file a discrimination complaint for:Aging Disability Resource Center Provided ServicesChild Support Provided ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Services Provided ServicesBarron County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.The mission of Barron County government is "To enhance life by providing services in a fiscally progressive manner through leadership, collaboration and innovation, that is responsive to all Barron County citizens." Our Vision:"A sustainable, vibrant community."Our Values: Sustainable economic growth and stability through cooperation and integration of services A safe place to live and work Positive quality of life through transparency between government and citizens Diverse recreational opportunities Protection of our environmental assets Efficient and effective government through a qualified and well trained staff Affordable, adequate and accessible health care system Collaboration and understanding between departments Access to quality educational opportunities that meet the needs of future generations Availability of adequate housing Dedicated service to the residents of Barron CountyOn behalf of the Barron County Board of Supervisors and county staff we welcome you to the Barron County government website. This website is intended to provide you with a fast, efficient means of accessing information and services provided to the public by Barron County government. Whether you are visiting our website to find a specific piece of information, or justbrowsingto find out more aboutBarron County, I hope you find this website efficient and user-friendly.BARRON COUNTY, WISCONSIN - A GREAT PLACE to VISIT. A BETTER PLACE to LIVE!Louie Okey, County Board ChairBarron County Property For SaleBarron County Real Estate Property in the Village of Turtle Lake has been listed for sale with Lakeplace Brothers Realty. Please visithttps://lakeplace.com/Read more...County Administrator Jeff French summarizes actions taken at the Monday, November 2, 2020 County Board of Supervisors meeting.Read more...Road work on the CTH AA bridge over Lower Pine Creek, located just west of STH 25 on CTH AA in the Town of Dallas, is scheduled to start on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.Read more...Barron County Photos Wanted!Monday, October 19, 2020Barron County is currently asking for photos taken within the County portraying all seasons and activities to be used on the Barron County website! All of the photos submitted will be subject to use on the Barron County website,as well asvarious Barron County social media accounts.We look forward to seeing the photos that you've taken around the County!Please submit photos inGIF,JPEGorPNGfiles to:photography@co.barron.wi.usBarron County and Workforce Resource are sponsoring a drive thru job fair on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.Read more...CTH O / Yellow River Bridge RepairThursday, October 15, 2020Road work on CTH O bridge over the Yellow River, located between 11th Avenue and 11 Avenue, in the Town of Maple Grove, is scheduled to start on Wednesday, October 21, 2020Read more...As of 3:30 p.m. today, Thursday, September 24, 2020, replacement of the culvert on CTH B will be complete.Read more...The Barron County Highway Department will begin pavement replacement projects on September 28th at the following locations:CTH U from the Village of Dallas north limits, north to STH 25CTH I in the City of Chetek, from the railroad tracks west 0.25 miles toward USH 53Read more...Funds are available to help income qualified families make needed and necessary repairs to their homes through the CDBG Home Repair Program.Read more...Bridge Project StartingWednesday, September 16, 2020Barron County Highway Department is announcing the start date for the replacement of the CTH D bridge over Four Mile Creek. The project is approximately mile west of STH 25. The project will start on Wednesday, September 23rd.Read more...CTH M to ReopenWednesday, September 2, 2020The Barron County Highway Department has completed the repairs on the CTH M bridge over German Creek, located approximately 200 feet south of USH 8. CTH M will be reopened for traffic late this afternoon. We thank everyone for their patience during this repair process.Read more...Department UpdatesTuesday, September 1, 2020The Barron County Department Update is now available online. To view this monthly newsletter in which department heads highlight department accomplishments for the month, or provide information about special projects that are taking place within their departments, select the link below:Read more...Request for Proposal Boiler and Machinery / Equipment Breakdown InsuranceTuesday, September 1, 2020Barron County Government is soliciting proposals for the provision of professional services to provide, Boiler and Machinery /Equipment Breakdown Insurance for Barron County Government.Read more...Some Barron County meetings are available for viewing on the Barron County Meetings YouTube Channel at youtube.com/c/BarronCountyMeetingsRead more...Barron County Waste to Energy & RecyclingThursday, August 27, 2020What is Waste to Energy? What do we incinerate? What cannot be incinerated but is still accepted by the Barron County Waste to Energy facility? How do we determine pricing? Recycling, what is a drop box? Why recycle?Read more...Policy Statement Regarding the Requirement to Wear Face Coverings in Barron County BuildingsPer Governor Evers Emergency Order #1 dated 7/30/2020 and effective 8/1/2020, a face covering shall be required to enter Barron County buildings and while indoors in an enclosed space (defined as a confined space open to the public where people congregate) with individuals who are not members of the same household/living unit.Read more...August 17, 2020 Barron County Board of Supervisors MeetingThursday, August 13, 2020The Monday, August 17, 2020 Barron County Board of Supervisors meeting will be streamed live on YouTube. This meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.Read more...Governor Evers Order Regarding Wearing MasksFriday, July 31, 2020Governor Evers has signed Emergency Order #1 Requiring the Wearing of Masks and Executive Order #82 Declaring a Public Health Emergency. The mask wearing requirement takes effect Saturday, August 1, 2020.Read more...Barron County Highway Commissioner Attends White House Event with President TrumpMonday, July 20, 2020Barron County Highway Commissioner Mark Servi attended a White House address where President Donald J. Trump highlighted the numerous regulatory actions taken, including those aimed at expediting infrastructure projects at an event entitled Rollback of Regulations Helping All Americans.Read more...Barron County Circuit Court News ReleaseThursday, June 18, 2020The Barron County Circuit Court will allow in-person appearances in all cases beginning July 1, 2020, although still encouraging appearance by Zoom video or telephone.Read more...County Administrator Jeff French summarizes actions taken at the May 18th County Board of Supervisors Meeting.Read more...Jury trials will resume June 1, 2020 absent a further Supreme Court order. Persons entering the courtrooms from outside the building will be required to wear face masks.Read more...Please read the attached Press Release from DeeAnn Cook, Barron County Clerk, regarding the April 7, 2020 election.The state Supreme Court yesterday afternoon overturned Tony Evers' order pushing back in-person voting until June, putting the spring election back on hours after he sought to delay it amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM.Read more...Barron County Travel Advisory IssuedTuesday, March 24, 2020Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus in the United States and in Wisconsin, the Barron County Public Health Officer has issued a Travel Advisory Order.Read more...Barron County Circuit Court Judge James C. Babler issues emergency order in light of the global pandemic of COVID-19. This order covers services at the Barron County Justice Center, including the Circuit Courts, Clerk of Courts and Register in Probate.Read more...Barron County Receives MLS ProjectsGovernor Tony Evers announced that 152 Wisconsin communities will receive grant awards from the Multimodal Local Supplement (MLS), the one-time $75 million funding program for local transportation projects.Read more...Each year, the Barron County Sheriff's Department Office of Emergency Services publishes an annual report that outlines projects completed over the previous year, and provides an overview of active initiatives in progress for the following year. Select the link below to view the 2019 report.Read more...Contract Award Notice for RFP #2020-200Thursday, January 9, 2020Thank you to all proposers for participating in the Barron County RFP #2020-200 Traffic Control Products and Related Products and Solutions Request for Proposal. We have selected TAPCO (Traffic Parking Control Co., Inc.) as having the the best overall proposal and the contract is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2020.Read more...Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan ApprovedTuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1:55 PMBarron County DHHS- Public Health Programs has been working with community members and health care organizations to identify our County's top health concerns. From these concerns plans are created to improve health. The top concerns identified are:1) Substance Use 2) Mental Health 3) Chronic DiseasesRead more...The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 2) mandates a headcount every 10 years of everyone residing in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Island Areas of the United States. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens, and non citizens. The first census was conducted in 1790 and one has been conducted every 10 years since then. The next census occurs in 2020.Read more...Barron County Health and Human Services was awarded a Family Treatment Court Grant by the US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.Read more...County Administrator Jeff French summarizes actions taken at the November 4th County Board of Supervisors Meeting.Read more...Traffic Control Products and Related Products and Solutions RFP #2020-200Tuesday, October 15, 2019NOTICE TO VENDORS - Notice is hereby given that Barron County (County) on behalf of itself and other government agencies and made available through the OMNIA Partners, Inc. will receive proposals for:TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS RFP # 2020-200Read more...County Highway Facility RFPWednesday, September 18, 2019The Barron County Highway Department is Requesting Proposals (RFP) from architectural and engineering firms interested in submitting qualifications to provide a facility study and conceptual design of a county highway facility.Read more...Disaster Recovery Microloan ProgramMonday, August 19, 2019The Disaster Recovery Microloan Program works to provide short-term financial assistance to businesses affected by a natural or man-made disaster event.Read more...The Wisconsin National Guard assisted in the cleanup of Barron and Polk Counties in the aftermath of the July 19th storms. View a video that highlights the work of the Wisconsin National Guard and their efforts to help cleanup Barron and Polk Counties after the storm.Read more...Four New Bridges Planned for 2020Thursday, August 1, 2019The Barron County Highway Department is expediting the replacement of four bridges in 2020. The four projects are located in the Towns of Clinton, Prairie Farm, Sumner, and Maple Grove. A meeting to discuss the projects will be held in conjunction with the Highway Committee Meeting on August 8. The public is encouraged to attend and offer any comments or concerns.Read more...Highway Work Zone SafetyThursday, July 11, 2019The Wisconsin County Highway Association recently completed a Work Zone Safety video. This is part of the Barron County Highway Department's efforts to educate/emphasize work zone safety, protect highway workers and the travelling public.Read more...CASA Program Coming to Barron CountyFriday, May 24, 2019The Court Appointed Special Advocates Program was presented to the County Board at their meeting on Monday, May 20. The program goals and a general overview of the program are included in the PDF. The CASA Program will also be seeking volunteers for the program. Information on the various ways to contribute to the program are included in the PDF.Read more...Barron County Outdoor Recreation PlanWednesday, May 15, 2019A Public Hearing was held for presentation and recommendation of the Barron County Outdoor Recreation Plan before the Barron County Property Committee on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The plan will go to the County Board for approval on May 20th. Select the read more link to view the latest draft of the Barron County Outdoor Recreation Plan.Read more...Barron County Land Use Ordinance Amendment - DraftWednesday, April 24, 2019 at 12:30 PMBarron County is proposing amendments to the Land Use Ordinance and a public hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m., June 5, 2019 in Room 2106 of the Government Center.Read more...Barron County Meth Update from Health & Human ServicesWednesday, April 17, 2019The attached file is a summary of the impact Meth and addiction is having in our community specifically in 2018. "It appears the issue has leveled off some but we certainly hope to see downward trends as we find ways to prevent and intervene with families and individuals where substance use addiction exists," as stated by Stacey Frolik, Director of Barron County Health Human Services.Read more...Barron County Home Purchase ProgramWednesday, April 17, 2019Loans of up to $15,000 are available from the Barron County CDBG Program, administered through the Chippewa County Housing Authority, to assist homebuyers with matching funds for down payment and/or closing costs. The loans are deferred. There is no interest or payments required until the homebuyer no longer owns or occupies the home. The loans will be secured by a mortgage taken in second position behind the purchase financing.Read more...County Board Chairman Louie Okey bestows Honorary title of County Board Chair Emeritus upon James A. "Jess" Miller at the County Board of Supervisors May 21, 2018 meeting. Read more...Barron County Mailbox Replacement PolicyWednesday, April 20, 2016Mailboxes are allowed on county highway right-of-way as a matter of convenience to the landowners or occupants, and not as a matter of right. Mailboxes accidentally damaged in the process of removing snow, mowing the right-of-way, graveling the shoulder, or any other act of maintaining the right-of-way, shall be the landowner s or occupant s obligation to repair or replace.Read more...Anatomy of Traffic Safety - Barron CountyWednesday, March 16, 2016Learn about Barron County's road network and view statistics for crashes taking place on Barron County roads in a report from the Bureau of Transportation Safety.Read more...It's Time Wisconsin. Just Fix It.Wednesday, March 2, 2016Like other states, Wisconsin has been grappling for more than a decade with transportation revenue insufficient to meet state and local needs. The issue has been studied. Reports have been issued, and recommendations have been put forth. However, no progress has been made toward a long-term funding solution, while Wisconsin falls further behind.Read more...Encroachment on County Highway Right-Of-WayMonday, March 23, 2015Per the Wisconsin State Statutes: Chapter 83.0 County Highways and Chapter 86.0 Miscellaneous Highway Provisions , notice is hereby given by the Barron County Highway Department to adjacent landowners of the liability for damages related to County Highways and County Highway right-of-way.Read more...Understanding VaccinesMonday, February 9, 2015 at 9:05 AMThe recent increase in cases of Measles and other vaccine preventable diseases are a result of individuals and families not having good information on the safety of vaccines. Public Health.org has created an easy to understand guide onvaccine safety. This resource, which explains the safety and value of vaccines, includes a short video about their history and why they are so important to the health of our communities.Read more...Property Fraud Notification ServiceAccording to the FBI, Property Fraud is the fastest growing white-color crime. It can be as simple as someone recording a fraudulent document making it look like they now own your home or property.Read more...Permanent Prescription Drug Disposal Now available in Barron CountyMonday, October 31, 2011There is a new way to safely dispose of your unused, unwanted or expired medication anytime in Barron County. The Barron County Sheriff s department is proud to announce that a Med Return drop box has been installed at the Barron County Sheriff s Department and is available for residents to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted medications twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.Read more...Call first or use website data to obtain remote services!Call 2-1-1 with questions about COVID-19!United States Census 2020You may begin to notice census workers in your neighborhood. This is a normal part of preparations for the 2020 Census. Read more...

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