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Tue
22
Sep

Take a closer look at child safety seats


RAMC Birth Center Car Seat Tech and Registered Nurse Jodi McCarville helps Kelsey Peters install a car seat for Peters’ daughter, Willow, who is 7 months old. (Submitted photo)

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week, and Reedsburg Area Medical Center is taking the opportunity to inform the public of how to properly secure children.

Tue
22
Sep

Sauk County leadership program wraps up class, honors 2 women

The Sauk County Institute of Leadership has wrapped up its 2020 session, and acknowledged to women in the process.

This year’s award winners are Beverly Vaillancourt of La Valle and Kristin White Eagle of Baraboo.

Tue
22
Sep

County Board approves additional rules, more District Attorney Office jobs

The Sauk County Board gave the go-ahead for more updated rules and some additional prosecutor jobs with the District Attorney Office.

Wed
16
Sep

Reedsburg girl added to new agriculture council

A local is part of the first Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council.

Sophia Larson of Reedsburg is part of the 15-member organization, which was formed this summer. Members will serve a one-year term and receive a certificate of completion at the end.

Wed
16
Sep

Women’s club organizes blood drive

The Reedsburg Area Women’s Club will hold a blood drive on Sept. 21.

It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Thurber Greenwood VFW Post 1916, 200 Veteran’s Drive.

Reservations are encouraged; visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to sign up.

Wed
16
Sep

Paddlers turn out despite rainy weather during Lazy Beaver Race

Rainy weather cut back on the number of entries in the 20th Annual Lazy Beaver Canoe and Kayak Race but those who came seriously paddled, as numerous race records were set.

While some rain fell during the race, the temperatures in the mid 60s were warm enough that racers were comfortable during the race.

Wed
16
Sep

Commission dedicates Little Drummer Boy site, Nishan Chapel

The Historic Preservation Commission dedicated the Little Drummer Boy marker and Nishan Chapel last Wednesday despite rainy weather. The commission first gathered at the gravesite of Frank Pettis, better known as the Little Drummer Boy. His grave is located in front of the maintenance garage at Greenwood Cemetery.

Wed
16
Sep

Construction continues on new fitness center


(Photo by Troy Matz)

Work is coming along on the construction of the new fitness facility at Reedsburg Area High School. Work began early this summer and the hope is to have the facility ready before the end of the calendar year.

Wed
16
Sep

Hill & Valley Exploration Tour unites consumers with producers


Volunteers run the gourmet grilled cheese stand during last year's Hill & Valley Exploration Tour. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

An annual fall tour has changed dates this year to take advantage of milder weather.

The Fourth Annual Hill & Valley Exploration Tour gets underway this weekend, Sept. 19 and 20. It will continue on Sept. 26 and 27. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wed
16
Sep

Brat Bash & Dash rescheduled


Submitted photo

A major fundraiser for the Reedsburg Area United Fund will take place this year.

The Brat Bash & Dash, normally held in summer, was postponed due to uncertainties about COVID-19.

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