ESSEX — Town Clerk Ann Dunne reported light election polling activity midafternoon on Monday. “It’s not busy,” she said. “It’s slow. It’s been a low turnout.” There were nine races, not one contested, and eight…
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The Get Around Episode 284 — Player of the Year Contenders
Plenty to talk about on episode 284 of the Get Around as the MHSAA approved the addition of boys volleyball and girls field hockey to the ranks of state tournament-sponsored sports. Plus, we talk about…
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American Legion Post 112 gets big addition; Cold War relic tank came from a military museum
A relic of the Cold War era in world affairs has landed in Dalton at American Legion Post 112. And it’s a mighty big relic — the M103 tank emblazoned with the U.S. Marine Corps…
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Historic real estate developer to be honored by nonprofit
Rollin Hellner considers himself to be a real estate dealer. He and his company, Hellner Development, work with commercial space and residential space but what he really likes to focus on is historic preservation. “The…
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Falls choir concerts to pay tribute to Bacharach
Veronica Schucker has been helping students discover the joy of music and singing in the Niagara Falls School District for more than 30 years. This week, the director of the Niagara Falls Community Choir is…
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From the Mayor: This is how we do it
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead Make no mistake, in Oneonta, we’re changing our world. Our…
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Lawsuit seeks to stop public works facility construction in Mankato Township
MANKATO — A recently filed lawsuit aims to halt construction of the proposed county public works facility in Mankato Township. In March the Mankato Township Board voted 2-1 to approve Blue Earth County’s plans for…
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Beyers named director at Longview Bank
Rick E. Beyers has been appointed as director at Longview Bank. A news release from the bank stated that with his extensive experience in business management, finance, and community leadership, Beyers brings valuable insights to…
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Renovations, repairs ramping up at state fairgrounds
Construction crews and Illinois State Fair staff are working hard to finish up renovations to the grounds as the countdown to the 2024 fair continues. The Illinois State Fair hosts a plethora of construction projects,…
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Toomsuba man killed by train
A Toomsuba man was killed Sunday after the ATV he was riding was struck by a train in eastern Lauderdale County. In a news release, Lauderdale County Sheriff Ward Calhoun said a train traveling east…
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