Here, one vendor displays their canned goods ready to sell at the Hudson Farmers Market. Markets in Hudson and Alcester kicked off last week. Beresford’s gets going this Saturday and next week (photo/provided). Alcester, Beresford, and Hudson all offering markets this...
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Summer Reading Programs kicking off this week
In the month of April, in preparation for this year’s Summer Reading Program, the Beresford Public Library ran a bookmark contest. The theme was the summer reading theme, “Color Our World.” There were 26 entries in the bookmark contest. The winners of each age group...
Beresford Area Foundation awards $9,999 grant for childcare initiative
The Board of Directors of the Beresford Area Foundation has announced a gift in the amount of $9,999 to the City of Beresford for the Beresford Child Care Initiative. The purpose of the grant is to launch the Child Care Plan Kickstart Program and the Child Care Center...
Students spend day giving back to the community
Riva Sharples | Editor It was another successful day of caring on Wednesday, May 14, when hundreds of Watchdog students took to the streets to give back to the community. Students in grades 6 through 11 participated in 26 community service projects throughout the town...
Memorial Day: Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and all who serve
Beresford Mayor Eli Seeley (center) recently signed a Buddy Poppy Campaign proclamation to be held in Beresford on Friday, May 23. Those witnessing the mayors’ signature were members of VFW Auxiliary to United Post 2975 Gail Snoozy, Joanne Paulsen and Gerri Dahlin,...
Lineup for Beresford summer Rock Wall Concert Series announced
Riva Sharples | Editor The eighth season of the Beresford Area Arts’ summer Rock Wall Concert Series will kick off in just a few weeks on Wednesday, June 11, with the Nolan Clark Band. Nine concerts are scheduled to happen weekly between June 11 and August 6 and will...
Progress continuing on Alcester Pool
The hope is that the pool will be open to swimmers by mid-June It’s been a rough couple of years for the Alcester Pool, but things finally seem to be going right. According to Alcester City Finance Officer Dave Hodgson, repairs on the pool have been going well despite...
Union County implements stricter burn ban ordinance amid heightened fire risks
In response to escalating wildfire threats, Union County has enacted a comprehensive update to its burn ban ordinance, effective April 23, 2025. The revised regulations empower the county to automatically enforce burn bans during periods of elevated fire danger, such...
Goodbye to HS Principal Renee Anderson
The Republic newspaper conducted a Q & A with out-going Beresford High School Principal Renee Anderson, who is leaving the District this month.How long have you worked in the district? In what roles?I’ve worked in the Beresford School District for three years as...