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Thu
17
Jun

Historical Perspective: A shivaree tradition


A shivaree was in order for many newlywed couples on their wedding night. (Sauk County Historical Society photo)

I’m sure that many readers can recall attending a shivaree during the 1930s and ‘40s.

Thu
17
Jun

Bergmans celebrate 65 years of marriage

LaVerne and Donna Bergman of Reedsburg celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with their immediate family on June 12, 2021. They were married June 16, 1956. Present were their children, Yvonne Bergman (Reedsburg), Virginia Bergman (Reedsburg), Brenda Bergman-Niehaus (Arizona) and Lyle Bergman (Minnesota).

Thu
17
Jun

Parade, demo derby are Butterfest highlights this weekend

Butterfest is in full swing, offering many of its highlights now into the weekend.

Parade

The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, in downtown Reedsburg. The theme is Salute to Essential Workers. The route will begin on Main Street and North Pine Street and proceed to Webb Middle School.

Wed
16
Jun

Reedsburg man arrested on suspicion of 3rd OWI

A Reedsburg man was taken into custody June 11 after a traffic stop in the town of Delton.

Wed
16
Jun

Miller earns semester honors at UW-Green Bay

Emily Miller of Reedsburg achieved semester honors at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay for the spring semester.

To reach this level, students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 and complete at least 12 credits.

 

Thu
10
Jun

Westerman receives Legislative Citation

An RAMC retiree has received accolades from state leaders.

Thu
10
Jun

Emergency Management warns of heat illnesses

Warmer weather has prompted Sauk County Emergency Management and Public Health to warn the public about the risk of high temperatures and humidity.

Thu
10
Jun

Eighth Street closed for construction

Motorists will need to find an alternate route on Eighth Street this summer.

The road is closed for construction between Viking and Wellington drives.

Eventually, the road will be shut down from Viking Drive to North Dewey Avenue.

 

Thu
10
Jun

Butterfest begins June 16


The following girls are contestants in this year’s Little Miss Reedsburg Contest. The winner will be chosen next week. Candidates are, front row from left: Sophie Eberle, Evelyn Stienmetz, Adeline Klang, Kylie Seidl, Kennedy Hondel, Autumn Brandt, Jemma HammondR, Destyni Kenyon, Addia Huefner, Bella Baldwin, Milana Grebenyuk, Brielle Watson; second row: Savannah Anderson, Alyson Wilkinson, Jessalyn Wollin, Vivian Raupp-Breidenbach, Macy Olson, Madisyn Bushweiler, Marlaina Dixon, Ella Templin and Lexi Westbrook. (Photo by Tristin Photography)

One of Reedsburg’s largest celebrations kicks off next week.

Butterfest returns this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The event will run June 16-20.

Many activities are free; attractions with prices are as noted.

Thu
10
Jun

Art installation opens June 12


George Jones weaves buckthorn into an in-progress artwork made in collaboration with Martina Patterson. The piece will be part of an exhibit that opens June 12 at Half-Moon Lagoon Disc Golf Course in Reedsburg. (Wormfarm Institute photo)

Wormfarm Institute and Half-Moon Disc Golf Course have collaborated to bring a public art exhibit to downtown Reedsburg.

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