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PHOTO: Lions give money for large-print books


Wonewoc Area Lions Club member Julie Ott, right, presents a donation of $600 to Wonewoc Public Librarian Assistant Deb Danklefsen. The Lions Club has a yearly tradition of giving to the library. The money will go toward purchasing large-print books, which are in line with the Lions’ legacy of supporting vision health, as well as helping those who are visually impaired. (Submitted photo)

Wonewoc Area Lions Club member Julie Ott, right, presents a donation of $600 to Wonewoc Public Librarian Assistant Deb Danklefsen. The Lions Club has a yearly tradition of giving to the library.

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May

Senior Life Center celebrates 4th deficiency free survey

Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center received excellent marks from the State of Wisconsin for the fourth year in a row.

Inspectors found the nursing home to be deficiency free. The facility also achieved a five-star rating from the United States Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS).

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May

Wisconsin River Recreation Bridge becoming reality

Elected officials, leaders, and stakeholders from both Dane and Sauk counties gathered Thursday, May 8, the on a cloudless spring day at the western end of the under-construction Wisconsin River Recreation Bridge to celebrate the official start of a dream project years in the making. Gov.

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May

On the Same Page: Book Sale, Tech Help Days this coming week at RPL

On the docket for next week is the Friends of the Library Book Sale, as well as a Tech Help Days session featuring the library’s new reading tracker, “ReadSquared.” The library will be closed on Tuesday night, May 20, for library staff to prepare for the Summer Reading Program.

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May

PHOTOS: Reedsburg VFW swears in officers

On May 6, at the monthly Reedsburg VFW Post 1916 meeting, new officers were sworn in for 2025-2026. 

They include John Noga, post commander; Lenny LaCrosse, senior vice vommander; Josh Fleming, iunior vice commander; and Paul Metz, three-year trustee.

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May

RAMC Oncology partners with Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative to provide cookbooks to cancer patients


Jessica Abbott, RN-Chemotherapy, Miranda Powell, RN-Clinic Nurse Manager, and Kirsti Raedel, RN-Chemotherapy, launch the “What to Eat during Cancer Treatment” cookbook project at Reedsburg Area Medical Center on May 8. (Submitted photo)

Reedsburg Area Medical Center received a mini grant from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative to distribute “What to Eat during Cancer Treatment” cookbooks to cancer patients and their families.

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May

Run raises nearly $12k for nursing students


People of all ages and skill levels showed up for Madison College’s Celebrate a Nurse this year. The annual fundraiser brought in nearly $12,000 for local nursing scholarships. (Photo provided by Madison College)

Madison College’s recent Celebrate a Nurse 5k and 1-mile walk brought in $11,972 for nursing scholarships.

This year’s event had record turnout at 234 registrants. Among them were 80 Madison College alumni, including 50 graduates of the college’s nursing program.

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May

Reedsburg man arrested on drug, gun charges

A Reedsburg man was arrested last Friday after being stopped by police in the 800 block of Viking Drive.

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May

Next mobile pantry is May 22

Sacred Heart’s next mobile pantry will take place May 22 at the Sacred Heart Church parking lot in Reedsburg.

Distribution will start at 4 p.m. and continue while supplies last.

Anyone who needs food is welcome.

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15
May

River Valley School Board honors local journalists


The River Valley School Board highlighted the devotion and efforts of Linda Schwanke and Judy Ettenhofer at their May board meeting community spotlight. The spotlight award recognizes community members who have served above and beyond and beyond their role for having a positive impact on River Valley staff and students.  Schwanke and Ettenhofer have covered years’ worth of topics and events for the River Valley School Board and district. “We are very thankful for their news coverage, conversation, and balanced representation with our board, staff, and student body.,” Superintendent Loren Glasbrenner said, adding “Schwanke and Ettenhofer each are respected and appreciated for their work and contributions.  They each have helped to make River Valley a better place.”  Pictured from left to right are Schwanke, Emily Beck, board member, Ettenhofer and Glasbrenner. Photo contributed.

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