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Semi loses load of corn, Hwy. 11 closed for 3 hours in Wednesday a.m. incident BY ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday December 5th, 2017 at 7:34am, Deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Footville EMS, Orfordville Fire and EMS responded to a collision on W. USH 11 just west of Coon Island Rd. Initial reports indicated a 2002 Peterbuilt semi truck hauling a full load of field corn was travelling eastbound on W USH 11 when a 2001 Toyota Corolla driven by a 30-year-old Brodhead woman was travelling westbound and crossed the centerline. The semi driver attempted evasive
movements to prevent a head on collision with the Corolla. The Corolla sideswiped the semi on the driver’s side. A third vehicle, a 2007 Dodge Caravan driven by a 27-year-old female from Janesville was following the Corolla and veered to the north ditch to avoid the crash. After the initial collision between the semi and the Corolla, the Corolla was pushed into the path of the Dodge Caravan causing a secondary crash. As a result of the initial crash, the semi overturned and the contents of the trailer spilled onto W. USH 11, causing total road blockage.
Emergency units arrived on scene and the drivers and sole occupants of the semi and Corolla were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The road was closed until 10:50 a.m., due to the removal of the semi-trailer and field corn, which was cleaned up by the Rock County Highway shop. The driver of the Corolla was cited for inattentive driving. The Rock County Sheriff’s department reminds the public that this press release is merely an accusation, and all parties accused of a crime is presumed innocent.
Dates, deadlines for 2018 health insurance The 2018 open enrollment period for Obamacare runs ends Friday. After open enrollment ends, you will not be able to enroll in, or change, your healthcare plan, without mitigating circumstances and some extra hassle. Dec. 15, 2017 The last day to enroll in or change plans for 2018 coverage is this Friday. After this date, you can enroll or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Jan. 1, 2018 2018 coverage starts, if premium paid
Open Enrollment for 2017 health coverage ended January 31, 2017. You can still get 2017 health insurance 2 ways: If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event like losing other coverage, getting married, or having a baby. If you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)., you can apply any time. Local help In all states, there will be people trained and certified to help you understand your health coverage options and enroll in a plan. They will be known by different names, de-
pending on who provides the service and where they are located. All will provide similar kinds of help. Monroe Clinic in Monroe, Wis., is staffed with application guidance counselors if you are unfamiliar or intimidated by the process of signing up for health insurance. Certified Application Counselors are at Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe, Wis. The phone number is 608-324-2870. The assistance is open to the general public, from Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or you can call to schedule an appointment; walk-ins accepted. Both English and language line are available.
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Juda Panther Quinton Kammerer launches a 3-point-shot against Pecatonica last Tuesday at Juda High. The Panthers ended up dropping the contest, 68-44. See inside pages, and the paid section, for more sports coverage from the weekend.
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