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Thu
12
Nov

Reedsburg Public Library gives thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches Reedsburg Public Library has much to be thankful for, and many to give thanks to! Community leadership and support, the Friends of the Library group, and the appreciation of patrons have all helped the library survive and thrive during these unprecedented times!

Thu
12
Nov

Masons won’t hold dinner this Thanksgiving

The pandemic has claimed another event this year.

The Reedsburg Masonic Lodge announced it will not hold its usual Thanksgiving dinner this year on Nov. 26. The group said it wants to help protect seniors from the virus.

 

Thu
12
Nov

Helping Hands group begins Christmas Drive

Reedsburg Area Helping Hands has kicked off its 23rd Annual Christmas Drive to help children in need.

Thu
12
Nov

Broughton completes 1,000 Books before Kindergarten


(Submitted photo)

Amelia Broughton, 2, is the latest 1,000 Books before Kindergarten finisher through the Reedsburg Public Library. Parents and guardians of children through 5 years of age can sign them up for this early literacy program. For more information, visit reedsburglibrary.beanstack.org.

Thu
12
Nov

Radio Auction pushed back

A major fundraiser scheduled for next year has already been affected by the pandemic.

Reedsburg Area United Fund announced that its annual Radio Auction, which is held every January, has been postponed.

Thu
12
Nov

Living Windows, Cookie Walk cancelled

Reedsburg’s holiday celebrations will be a bit sparse this year.

Distinctly Downtown Reedsburg’s Cookie Walk and Living Windows were cancelled due to COVID-19.

During the Cookie Walk, participants normally purchase a box and go from business to business to collect homemade Christmas cookies.

Wed
04
Nov

Consumer Reports online through Reedsburg Public Library


(Submitted photo)

Before making hasty online purchasing decisions on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, be sure to check out the product ratings on Consumer Reports, available online at no cost through Reedsburg Public Library.

Wed
04
Nov

RAMC updates COVID-19 policies

Reedsburg Area Medical Center has adjusted a couple of its operations amid coronavirus.

Wed
04
Nov

VFW holds Veteran's Day poppy drive


Seen here are Wayne Unrath and Pete Link during a past drive. (Submitted photo)

VFW Post 1916 will hold another poppy drive on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. Some VFW members will be at local businesses such as Viking Village Foods and Quillin’s Quality Foods. Due to the pandemic, the VFW has been limited in how many times it can do this drive.

Wed
04
Nov

Police investigate report of suspicious male near school

No one was hurt last week when Reedsburg Police investigated a report of a suspicious male near Sacred Heart School.

At 11:17 a.m. Oct. 29, the department was notified of a male running through the parking lot with a possible rifle slung across his back. The school didn’t report any direct threats or entry.

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