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Thu
25
Jun

Reedsburg Parks and Recreation Department announces exciting additions


This a drone picture of the new Legends Park in Reedsburg. It features a splash pad, playground equipment, an agility course for older children, a new bathroom and concession facility and a full soccer field on the lower level that will be in use, beginning in the fall. (City of Reedsburg photo)

Reedsburg Parks and Recreation Director Matt Scott and his department are excited to unveil the new Legends Park on Reedsburg’s northeast side, at the corner of Doris Road and Dessa Rain Drive, with the ribbon cutting ceremony having taken place this spring.

Thu
25
Jun

Reedsburg house fire on June 21 displaces family

A family lost its home in Reedsburg on June 21.

According to the Reedsburg Police Department, crews were dispatched to the 200 block of Myrtle Street just before 3:20 p.m. Sunday. The occupants and family pet safely escaped.

Thu
25
Jun

Reedsburg area graduates as of June 25, 2026

The following students have graduated from their respective colleges.

They are listed by hometown, along with any details provided by their schools.

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Thu
25
Jun

Pets of the Week: Winnie and Cupcake

The Sauk County Humane Society has unveiled its featured pets, with comments from shelter staff. They are as follows.

Thu
25
Jun

Academic honors list as of June 25, 2026

Area residents have made the honors and dean’s lists at their respective colleges. Here is a listing of those students along with all related information provided by their schools.

Southern New Hampshire University

Thu
25
Jun

Church holds outdoor movie night

Reedsburg United Methodist Church will hold a free movie night on June 27.

At 6:30 p.m., the church will show “Elemental.” Free popcorn will be served.

The church is located at 833 Third St.

 

Thu
25
Jun

From Arena farm to chief meteorologist: Alex Harrington’s journey comes full circle


Harrington with spirited family matriarch Eileen Zwettler Harrington, who passed away in 2025. (Submitted photo)

Perhaps it's best said about Alex Harrington that his passion for weather was simply waiting for a spark. And at age 4, while watching "The Wizard of Oz" with his family, that spark was struck by an image anchored deep in the American psyche.

Wed
24
Jun

Sauk Prairie Optimists thank Sauk Prairie School District administrative staff for meeting space


Jeff Wright, Chanda Kulow, Amy Brehm, Melissa Sumwalt, and Maelvy Ramirez of the Sauk Prairie School District were thanked at the April 29th Optimist Meeting. After the Blue Spoon closed, the Optimists had no place to meet for their occasional noon meetings. The District stepped into the void and offered space for noon meetings, including helping with A/V needs and room set-up. Not pictured: Vickie Fenske.

Jeff Wright, Chanda Kulow, Amy Brehm, Melissa Sumwalt, and Maelvy Ramirez of the Sauk Prairie School District were thanked at the April 29th Optimist Meeting. After the Blue Spoon closed, the Optimists had no place to meet for their occasional noon meetings.

Wed
24
Jun

River Valley food pantries locations and hours

Area food pantries have served those in need for many years:
In Lone Rock, director Bill Schwie holds distribution with pre-boxed items for distribution on the second Monday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. The pantry is located at 34522 County Line Road. Call Schwie at (608) 553-2568 for information. 
Wed
24
Jun

Sauk Prairie VFW sponsors flag drawing contest, awards bikes


On June 4, Scarlet Long, a first grader at Merrimac Community School, was presented the first of four bicycles awarded that day. The Sauk Prairie Veterans of Foreign Wars Lachmund-Cramer Post 7694 sponsored a flag-drawing event for first graders at four area schools: Bridges Elementary School, Merrimac Community School, Tower Rock Elementary School and St. Aloysius Catholic School. The event was designed to raise patriotic awareness as students were challenged to draw a United States flag. Upon completion, the first graders’ names were placed in a raffle for the bicycle being awarded at each school. From left are Jeff Brailey, bicycle specialist at Riverview Adventure Co. in Sauk City; Scarlet Long; and Richard “Dick” Nolden, post commander.

On June 4, Scarlet Long, a first grader at Merrimac Community School, was presented the first of four bicycles awarded that day.

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