Abandoned Vehicles
We are asking for your help in addressing abandoned vehicles in the community. Both the Village and Township have ordinances that address abandoned vehicles. Vehicles, including boats, trailers, trucks, etc that remain on a street or roadway for an extended period of time are considered to be abandoned and can be towed and the owner cited.
At this time of year, as we enter a new school year and get closer to the winter months, it is important to have these vehicles removed from the streets to allow for safer travel of children to and from school and to get ready for snow removal.
There are several organizations that accept vehicles for donation (with some restrictions). Some of these are: the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, Rawhide Boys Ranch or The Salvation Army for more information. There may be others as well and do not hesitate to contact them should you learn of their programs.
Protect Your Social Security Number
The Social Security Administration local office has reported an increase in the number of suspicious calls being made to consumers in Wisconsin. The callers are attempting to get personal information from the consumers. In the recent weeks Social Security offices around the state have been getting an increasing number of concerned inquiries about identity theft. Medicare beneficiaries report getting cold calls from someone identifying themselves as a Social Security Administration employee. They are asking the person for confidential private information in order to "re-issue a Medicare Card" or other similar excuses. The number of complaints being received are significantly higher than the routine number regularly received. Residents are reminded to keep their Social Security number secure by keeping the number and card in a safe place to avoid loss or theft - don't carry the card with you. By not giving out the number unless there is specific need to do so; employer and financial institution need. If asked for your number, you should ask the person making the request why the number is needed, how will it be used and what happens if you refuse to provide the information.
Disclaimer: This information is intended to be a service to the community as a means to forward information on crimes, incidents, emergencies or other events that might impact residents. It is not intended to replace available media sources. The timely provision of information is not guaranteed and viewers to this page are reminded to monitor local media for timely reports on any activity that might be of concern to the community.