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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reedsburg Public Library’s fall schedule is in full swing for adults with two book discussions, a writing group, and a cookbook discussion on the docket monthly for the foreseeable future. All are held virtually on the Zoom platform.
Travis Murnane, 5, finished the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program at the Reedsburg Public Library. This free early literacy program encourages parents and guardians to read to children before they start school. For more details, stop by the library.
