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An Ironton mad was cited and had to go clean up his mess after the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office busted him for disposing of tires along a roadside.

Alton Copus, 27, of Ironton was cited for littering and agreed to collect the 40-plus tires that had been left along State Lane, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office.

Farmers Brad and Kim Schyvinck have helped the Loganville Fire Department receive a $2,500 grant.

The money will go toward new military style flashlights for fire and rescue operations.

Brydon DeForge, 4, the latest finisher of the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten challenge at the Reedsburg Public Library. Come to the library or visit the library's website to start this free early literacy program.

The trucks are now out to collect leaves on the tree bank.

Collection will take place through Nov. 11.

Leaves should be raked or placed on the tree bank; do not push them into the street or gutters. Leaves must be loose; bags will not be taken.

Branches and other yard waste should go in a separate pile on the tree bank.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Loganville will hold a chili supper at 4 p.m. Oct. 14.

Due to COVID-19, meals will be served only via the drive-through. Food will be served while supplies last.

Tickets cost $10.

After numerous mosquito bites, one tipped-over bowl and one burn, I finally made my first batch of homemade tea.

The chocolate mint exploded in the garden this year so it seemed a most opportune time to dry some leaves.

Reedsburg Utility Commission has Recharge Grants available for individuals, organizations, businesses and the community to make a difference.

Jacob Crosetto, Reedsburg city clerk and finance director, earned the certified municipal clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Inc.

A Reedsburg student is a member of an exceptional class at the University of Iowa.

The World Health Organization has named 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honor of the 200^th birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale.

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is taking the opportunity to share its own stories of how local nurses and midwives make a difference.