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Thu
04
Nov

Reedsburg Area Medical Center pharmacist wins award


Tiaha McGettigan, a pharmacist with Reedsburg Area Medical Center, has won the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin’s 2021 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year Award. (RAMC photo)

Tiaha McGettigan has received the 2021 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year Award from the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.

McGettigan works for Reedsburg Area Medical Center.

Thu
04
Nov

Mitten Tree Program begins Nov. 5

Reedsburg Area Helping Hands will start its annual Mitten Tree Program on Friday, Nov. 5.

Locations around Reedsburg will have mitten tags and mitten trees, which donors can collect to find out how they can help people in need. This is the 24th year for the holiday drive. Some businesses will also have donation jars.

Thu
04
Nov

New Carrig foundation makes progress, has more than $1 million in funds


Barbara and Don Carrig attend a press conference at Reedsburg City Hall in July. They took the opportunity to discuss their new community fund, which will support youth causes. The Carrigs made the announcement to local TV, radio and the Indy. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

A new non-profit effort unveiled earlier this year has made headway.

The Carrig Community Fund is up and running and has a little over $1 million available. It was created by Don and Barbara Carrig, who are known in the Reedsburg area for their charitable contributions.

Thu
04
Nov

Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 7

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour on Nov. 7.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on this date.

This is also a good time to check and replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

 

Thu
04
Nov

City of Reedsburg meetings for November

Meetings are at Reedsburg City Hall unless otherwise noted.

For complete details, including agendas, visit www.reedsburgwi.gov.

Historic Preservation Commission, 5 p.m. Nov. 8

Common Council, 6 p.m. Nov. 8

City Plan Commission, 6 p.m. Nov. 9

Thu
28
Oct

Stockpile season has begun for woodland creatures, city critters

Autumn isn’t just harvest time for humans.

Birds and mammals in both the city and country go full speed ahead on collecting nuts and seeds for winter. Those who put out feeders have likely noticed even more traffic the past 30 days or so as squirrels and songbirds not only fill their bellies but also their holes, trees and nests.

Thu
28
Oct

ATVs, UTVs provide year-round transportation, recreation for growing population


UTVs sit outside a Loganville business in September. An increasing number of municipalities are opening up their roadways for routes, allowing for more travel by ATV and UTV drivers. (Photo by Heather Stanek)

When the weather is nice, you can count on seeing motorcycles and bicycles, and there’s another kind of vehicle being added to the mix.

ATVs and UTVs continue to grow in popularity. As technology improves, however, these modes of transportation are no longer limited to warmer months. Some models are built for travel in snow and cold.

Thu
28
Oct

New Reedsburg studio highlights Native American art

A new gallery has opened near downtown Reedsburg, and it’s brimming with images of mighty eagles, beautiful headdresses and breathtaking skylines.

Thu
28
Oct

Reedsburg Utility partners with restaurants to honor veterans

This Veterans Day, Reedsburg Utility Commission and local restaurants will offer free meals to veterans.

On Nov. 11, veterans can stop in the following locations to participate: Beastro & Barley, Deli Bean and J’s Pub & Grill.

Thu
28
Oct

Reedsburg trick-or-treat is Oct. 31


Trick or treats stroll to another home during Reedsburg’s trick-or-treat hours in 2020. This year’s trick or treating will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

Kids in costumes will be out and about in Reedsburg on Halloween night.

Reedsburg’s trick-or-treat hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Homeowners who wish to hand out candy should turn on their porch or other outdoor lighting.

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