🌱 Overdose Spike Alert + MCDS Donation Drive For Ukraine

Madison WI

08 March, 2022

3:28 PM

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Morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your brand-new copy of the Madison Daily. First, today's weather: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 33 Low: 15. Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today: Local health officials issued a public health alert on Tuesday following a spike in overdoses across Dane County. Public Health Madison and Dane Co. says the number of drug-involved overdoses in the community has more than doubled recently. PHMDC also shared tips for safer drug use and noted community members can sign up online to receive future alerts by text or email. (WMTV – NBC15)Madison Country Day School is collecting donations for Ukrainian refugees. Items can be donated daily between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Thursday, March 10. A complete list of donatable items — including non-perishable food, hygiene products, and first aid supplies — is available online. (WMSN Fox 47 Madison)Several new homes are now on the market in the Madison area. Recent listings include a spacious, multi-family unit on Main Street and a six-bedroom custom build on Ashworth Drive. Additional details and photos of available listings can be found on Patch. (Madison Patch) From our sponsor: Today's Madison Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Madison: Clean Lakes 101 At Clean Lakes Alliance (Virtual) (8:00 AM) Open Art Studio At South Madison Branch Library (5:00 PM) Workshop On Wellness At Waunakee Village Center (7:00 PM) From my notebook: "Handmade Paper Stories" is now on view at the Museum of Wisconsin Art's satellite gallery inside the Saint Kate-The Arts Hotel. The exhibit highlights four fiber artists who use paper in a way that goes beyond being a medium for art to become the art itself. (Instagram) The Madison Public Library is hiring a Making and Learning Intern. This is an hourly position with a starting wage of $17.63. Applications are due by March 27. (Facebook) If you were not able to attend YWCA Madison's Circle event, you're in luck! The event will be rebroadcast today at noon on the YWCA's YouTube channel. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Cigar Club (March 9) Add your event Loving the Madison Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.