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Thu
23
Dec

Registration opens soon for Weston education

Weston Elementary will conduct 4K registration and screen and 3-year-old screening next month.

Children who will be 4 by Sept. 1, 2022 can register for PreK. Children who will be at least 3 by Sept. 1, 2022 can be screened for academic readiness.

Thu
23
Dec

Reedsburg native graduates from Milwaukee college

Bryk Duren is among the most recent round of graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Duren earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Nearly 2,000 students were expected to take home diplomas this month.

 

Thu
23
Dec

Reedsburg man wins award for commitment to new fitness center


Dave Pawlisch promotes Reedsburg athletics in this School Board photo from 2019. He’s been a prolific supporter of local sports for years, and his most recent effort was fundraising for the new fitness center at RAHS. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

One of the key figures behind the new fitness facility at Reedsburg Area High School has been recognized for his efforts.

Dave Pawlisch won this year’s Service Award from the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA). Pawlisch was the winner in Reedsburg’s WIAA district, which includes 66 schools.

Thu
23
Dec

Reedsburg man retires after nearly 50 years in auto sales

Jim Zimmerman admits his job isn’t for everyone.

You have to make yourself available to current and prospective customers, even if that means staying late, coming in early or working weekends.

Thu
23
Dec

RAMC reacts to news of rising COVID-19 stressors


An entrance at RAMC is seen here in this recent photo. (Photos by Heather Stanek)

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is asking the public to take precautions in light of news reports of nationwide staff departures affecting the health care industry.

Wisconsin was already struggling to retain medical workers, according to reports, and the situation has only worsened due to the pandemic.

Wed
22
Dec

Historical Perspective: Hoocak Hoxji, the Ho-Chunk cradle board


A cradle board was used to protect infants during transportation. Even now, they are made and given as gifts among the Ho-Chunk people. (Sauk County Historical Society photo)

Ho-Chunk cradleboards, or baby carriers, like the one shown from the Sauk County Historical Society collection, are unique to Native American tribes in the Midwest. Measuring 11 by 15 inches, these baby carriers were usually made of basswood, cedar or white pine. Buckskin laces would be used to tie the various elements together.

Wed
22
Dec

Engel earns academic honors

A Reedsburg scholar made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northland College in Ashland, Wis.

Kaylee Engel, a sophomore, is part of the latest list.

To qualify, students must have a GPA of at least 3.5 and no grade less than a C.

 

Wed
15
Dec

Reedsburg student advances in poster contest


Newton Butler from Saint Peter's school and Paul Shie from Reedsburg Lions Club pose for a photo to recognize Butler’s winning poster. (Submitted photo)

A Reedsburg student has made it to the next level in the Lions Peace Poster Contest.

Newton Butler’s submission won first place in the Wisconsin Lions 27D2 District Contest. His poster will advance to the state level. If it receives first place there, it will proceed to the international contest in January.

Wed
15
Dec

RAMC Foundation raises money for literacy program

Equipment that was no longer being used at Reedsburg Area Medical Center was recently sold to raise money for a reading project.

Wed
15
Dec

Reedsburg Common Council approves new Kwik Trip site

Reedsburg Common Council approved two proposals related to a gas station and convenience store at Monday night’s meeting.

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