Stay at Home and Sew a Mask Event

Join the Lincoln County Health Department and do a “Stay at Home and Sew a Mask for our Community Members” April 1st – April 10th. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout Wisconsin, the Lincoln County Health Department is asking for your help to sew some hand-sewn masks to help our community stay protected. […]

Food Safety and COVID-19 FAQ

There are many questions right now about COVID-19 and whether it can be transmitted through the food we eat. Dr. Barbara Ingham, Professor and Food Safety Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently shared responses to common questions people are asking about food safety and COVID-19. Is COVID-19 going to make us sick through the […]

Resources for Lincoln County Residents During the COVID-19 Emergency

Extension Lincoln County has put together a page of resources to help during the COVID-19 emergency: Being Calm and Prepared for COVID-19 This webpage has resources to help with the financial, physical, emotional, and social implications of the current health crisis and is updated regularly as the situation evolves. We need to work together to […]

Cupcake Wars – Decorating Contest

Now is the time to showcase your decorating skills. Lincoln County & Langlade County youth let your creativity shine by decorating cupcakes. The Cupcake Wars contest is open to all youth in Lincoln & Langlade Counties, not just 4-Hers. Photos are due March 26. Photos will be uploaded to Facebook for community judging. The […]

Programing and Educator Access During the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the policies of University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension, all Extension Lincoln County Staff are working from home. All meetings for 4-H, HCE, Master Gardeners and Live Sustainable will be held virtually, if possible. Rebecca Kludy, program assistant, will be in the office, however, all our educators are […]

O’Tannenbaum Fundraiser – List of Winners

Thank you to everyone who helped make the O’Tannenbaum Tour and the Parade fundraiser at Johnson Gifts a success! Thanks to everyone who donated (time and items) and thanks to all who purchased something! Generosity such as yours is enables Lincoln County 4H to do such amazing things! Complete list of O’Tannenbaum Winners: Wreaths: 1. […]

Lincoln County Parent Pact Now Available

The Lincoln County Parent Support Network recently partnered with the Healthy Minds for Lincoln County coalition to develop the Lincoln County Parent Pact (pdf, 2 pages) This pact provides parents with guidelines about alcohol, bullying, weapons, cellphone and Internet use, and much more. Conversation starters to use with other parents when your children and their […]

4-H Enrollment Begins September 10th

Inspire Kids To Do! Are you ready to join 4-H? Do you have questions on how to enroll? If you need assistance let us know.

Parents Play Important Role in Preventing Substance Use among Teens

Now that school is out and summer has officially begun, young people are enjoying some free time. Most young people are making the choice not to engage in risky behaviors including using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Parents play an important role in their teen’s decisions to avoid substances. In the May 8, 2019 issue […]

Drug Take Back Every Day in Lincoln County

Spring has finally arrived. As you get started spring cleaning this year, consider disposing of unused or unwanted medications. Wisconsin has seen a significant increase in opioid overdose deaths over the last several decades. In 2000, there were 111 deaths due to opioid overdose. In 2017, that number increased to 916. That’s more than a […]