@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialSawyer County's finance director unveiled a promising 2027 budget proposal, highlighting a forecasted 6.5% sales tax growth and strategic plans to tackle departmental shortfalls.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialSawyer County's airport is buzzing with activity and facing rising fuel costs, but a $477,000 snow-removal contract is set to ease winter challenges!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialHighway Commissioner John announces a significant financial turnaround, with $7.8 million secured for bridge replacements and a roundabout project, while equipment revenue continues to soar!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialSawyer County is on the brink of a transformative $25 million clean-energy deal with Syntech, but only if the terms are crystal clear and risk-free!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialThe future of the Callahan Dam hangs in the balance, with the DNR warning that without an owner, the dam could be removed, drastically lowering the lakes.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialNegotiations for Syntech's project financing are heating up, with the county ensuring it won't take on any risks as they await crucial documents.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialSawyer County is on track for a record-breaking year in sales tax, with an impressive forecast that could lead to significant budget gains for 2027!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialSawyer County is taking cautious steps toward a groundbreaking $25 million Syntech project to turn wood waste into aviation fuel, but they won’t budge until all risks are eliminated!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialTourism in Sawyer County is booming, generating a staggering $155 million in economic impact, and the Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau is urging continued support to keep this momentum going!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialRising mental health costs are putting pressure on Sawyer County, with hospitalization rates skyrocketing and a critical IMD waiver decision on the horizon that could reshape funding.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialMobile crisis assessments and emergency detentions are skyrocketing in Sawyer County, with youth referrals hitting alarming numbers this year.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialProtective placements are on the rise in Sawyer County, raising concerns about memory care shortages and increasing costs for families.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialSawyer County is facing a surge in pertussis cases, with seven reported in just five weeks, prompting a critical health alert for local providers.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialProtective placements under Chapter 55 are skyrocketing in Sawyer County, leaving vulnerable adults in a bind as the system struggles to keep up with demand.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialExciting progress on the county's radio system: one FCC license secured, multiple towers underway, and the Meadow Brook tower set to rise this November!
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialMobile crisis assessments in Sawyer County have skyrocketed in 2026, reaching alarming numbers that could reshape mental health care costs and strategies.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialThe county is making significant strides in its public safety radio project, with a targeted go-live date by the end of the year, but crucial approvals are still needed to keep the momentum going.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialPatrol calls are skyrocketing in Sawyer County amid escalating protests over the Enbridge pipeline, with local law enforcement on high alert for potential disruptions.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialThe Sawyer County Zoning Committee has approved a controversial mining project that could reshape the landscape and impact local communities—sparking fierce debate among residents.
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@citizenptnewswi.bsky.socialSawyer County's preliminary 2027 budget reveals nearly $47 million in projected revenues, but looming budget gaps in Health & Human Services and highways raise critical questions for the board.
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