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18
Jun

RAMC again named Best Place to Work

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is once again a Best Place to work in Healthcare.

Modern Healthcare selected RAMC for its rankings. RAMC previously earned a place on the list in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Exact rankings will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Sept. 16.

Thu
18
Jun

La Valle Library offers floats and sidewalk art

On June 25, the La Valle Public Library will offer family friendly fun from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Visitors can draw on the sidewalk with chalk, and then inside for a root beer float. There will also be information on the summer reading challenge, with opportunities and prizes for all ages.

There is no charge to participate.

 

Thu
18
Jun

K9 officer will visit Community Market

K9 Remi of the Reedsburg Police Department will make a special appearance during the Reedsburg Community Market, which will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. June 18 at the shelter at Main Street and Webb Avenue.

Visitors can meet the dog and his handler, and learn more about how K9s work.

Thu
18
Jun

Viking Village opens brat stand for summer

Viking Village Foods has opened its brat stand for the season.

It will be open Fridays through Aug. 18. Serving hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year’s proceeds will go toward the Summer Outdoor Adventure Club (SOAC).

Thu
18
Jun

Leadership class explores nature


Dorothy Harms presents to the SCIL participants about the Farmer Angel Network. (Submitted photo)

The Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) hosted its April session, Leadership in Nature or Natural Leadership?, on Thursday, April 9, at White Mound County Park, bringing together leaders from across the county for a day focused on environmental insight, community impact, and leadership development in natural settings.

Thu
18
Jun

Pets of the Week: Shadow and Moto Moto

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

Thu
18
Jun

Reedsburg’s Just A Game Fieldhouse to host Butterfest events this weekend


(Independent Star News file photo)

It’s been close to two full years now that the Just A Game Fieldhouse facility in Reedsburg has been in full operation and many parties involved seem to indicate it’s been a positive to this point.

Thu
18
Jun

On the Same Page: 19th Century Wisconsin, Loganville Little Library among events next week


(Submitted graphic)

The summer is well underway at Reedsburg Public Library. We are still taking registration for Summer Reading Challenges for all ages. Next week is the second week of programming for youth, and many activities are scheduled for adults as well.

Thu
18
Jun

Retired educators explore Amish life


On Tuesday, June 9, the Sauk County Educators met for a catered lunch at the Kraemer Library in Plain. Larry and Ann Scheckel presented a slide show on the culture and practices of the Amish in Wisconsin. The next meeting will be in Baraboo on Aug. 11 at Thunderbird Lanes. (Submitted photo)

On Tuesday, June 9, the Sauk County Educators met for a catered lunch at the Kraemer Library in Plain.  Larry and Ann Scheckel presented a slide show on the culture and practices of the Amish in Wisconsin.  The next meeting will be in Baraboo on Aug. 11 at Thunderbird Lanes. (Submitted photo)

 

Thu
18
Jun

From Town Hall to time capsule: The enduring legacy of Franklin


The 127-year-old Franklin Town Hall stands at the corner of Wachter Avenue and Cedar Street in the Village of Plain. (Photo by Mike Marquardt)

The roots of the Town of Franklin trace back to November 1854, when it was established from a portion of the expansive Town of Honey Creek. Just a few years later, in September 1858, the community evolved further when the western section of Franklin was partitioned to create the Town of Bear Creek. 

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