RUSK COUNTY TRANSIT COMMISSION

11/03/2026

HOLCOMBE & CORNELL RESIDENTS! 🚐

NEED A RIDE TO LADYSMITH?

Getting to your doctor appointments and shopping just got easier!

The Rusk County Transit Commission offers transportation for residents of the Holcombe and Cornell communities to travel to Ladysmith.

📅 RIDES AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY & FRIDAY!

🩺 DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS
Get to your medical appointments without worrying about the drive.

🛍️ SHOPPING NEEDS
Make trips to Ladysmith for groceries and other shopping needs.

🎉 NO COPAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026!

⏰ IMPORTANT SCHEDULING INFORMATION
Monday rides must be scheduled before Friday at 4:00 PM.

❤️ Transportation helps you stay independent, connected, and active in your community!

📞 READY TO SCHEDULE A RIDE?

RUSK COUNTY TRANSIT COMMISSION

715-532-1000

11/02/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Section s.85.21– 2027 Specialized Transportation Assistance Grant for Counties

Rusk County Transit Commission, on behalf of Rusk County, will conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed 2027 transportation grant application under- Section s.85.21 of the WI State Statutes, also a review of the effective coordination plan as it relates to this 2027 proposed project.

This grant provides transportation support to the elderly and persons with disabilities through a volunteer driver program to ensure they have safe and reliable means of travel to medical related, nutritional and work-related activities. 85.21 funds are calculated from the current census of elderly and persons with disabilities population within the county. A 20% local match is required from the municipality of $ 15,978.00.

The hearing will be held in the conference room of the Enterprise Center,

Thursday, NOVEMBER 19, 2026 at 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., 1101 Barnett Rd, Ladysmith, WI

Prior to hearing the DRAFT application and proposed budget of $ 79,889.00 state allocations will be available along with the current transportation coordination plan for public inspection on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 until the scheduled hearing date.
You can receive a copy of the proposed budget and draft application by mail please call
715-532-1000 and request one to be sent by supplying your address.

Document inspection starting Wednesday, Oct 11, 2026 will be located at - Rusk County Transit Commission Office, 1101 Barnett Rd , Ladysmith.

Any interested persons may attend the hearing. Transportation can be provided for those attending the hearing by calling 715-532-1000 one day prior to the hearing.

Those persons unable to attend the hearing and wishing to submit comments in advance may do so by mailing their comments prior to the public hearing to:

Sheryl Kisling-Werner, Transit Manager
[email protected]
1101 Barnett Rd, Suite 108
715-532-1570
Ladysmith, WI 54848

11/02/2026

10/15/2026

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Changing just one journey per month from car to bus not only reduces your personal carbon footprint, but will play a vital part in helping us reach our target of removing one billion car journeys from our roads.

09/25/2026

At PALS meetings, attendees will explore tools and techniques to help deal with and ease some of the frustrations patients and caregivers may experience with everyday challenges. Hints and tips will be shared at the monthly meetings.

Connecting with others on the same journey can open new doors to resources available, help you develop better coping skills, and provide a network for education, socialization and support.

Parkinson’s/Lewy Body Dementia Support Group (PALS)
Monthly meetings on the second Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Meetings in 2026: Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8

Marshfield Medical Center Conf Room 1200 Port Arthur Road, Ladysmith, WI
Registration is not required and there is no cost to attend.

For more information contact Trisha Witham at the ADRC 715-537-6225.

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08/20/2026

TODAY* Ladysmith Brain Health Cafe

The goal of a brain health café is to provide a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and try something new! Bakery snacks, coffee, and supplies provided at no cost. For people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them.

No registration needed!
Just Drop In!
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday of each month
Rusk County Community Library
418 Corbett Ave W, Ladysmith, WI

If you have questions, please contact Trisha Witham at 715-537-6225.

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06/23/2026

Join us on June 30th at the Flambeau Village Apartments!