The Annual Emery Fun Days was held last weekend. Among the many activities and things to do attendees had the opportunity to enjoy some food at both the Saturday morning “Breakfast in the Park” and again in the evening as a community picnic was held. MANY ACTIVITIES...
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Bahmuller, Peterson win Republican primary election
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As the votes came in Tuesday night it was a battle all night long as incumbent Drew Peterson struggled to stay ahead of challenger Steven Mettler in the Republican District 19 House of Representatives Primary Election. Peterson...
Fun Days coming to Emery again
EMERY FUN DAYS PERFORMER LEFT: Performer Chris Pohlson will be playing Saturday night June 8 at the Emery Fun Days. (Submitted photo) Owen Reitzel | Editor The annual Emery Fun Days will be held on June 8th with many activities going on throughout the day.Fun Days...
Little Tykes Daycare expansion begins
LITTLE TYKES DAYCARE ADDITION BEGINS Workers start building the addition for the Little Tykes Daycare on Main Street in Alexandria that has been in the plans for years. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor A long-awaited addition is being built at the Little...
Primary election is Tuesday, June 4
MEMORIAL DAY AT McCOOK COUNTY COURTHOUSE The McCook County Courthouse in Salem is always a very decorated place during many holidays, especially patriotic holidays like Memorial Day each year, as is evident here with the flags around the Veteran’s Memorial in the...
Alexandria Post #41 Legion hosts Memorial Day Service
BRIG. GEN. MYRNA WILLIAMSON SPEAKS AT MONTROSE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM The Montrose Community observed Memorial Day in the customary way that they have for over 100 years. The American Legion Post 154 presented a program at the school gym. The speaker was Brigadier...
Two of three candidates to be chosen during District 19 House Republican Primary
DREW PETERSON JESSICA BAHMULLER STEVEN METTLER On Tuesday, June 4, Republican voters in both McCook and Hanson Counties will have the opportunity to select two of three candidates running for District 19 House of Representatives on the Republican tickets. Incumbents...
Several area Memorial Day programs planned
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a significant U.S. holiday dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the military. Its origins date back to the Civil War era, initially...
Retirement Open House Held for Casanova
A familiar face for over 37 years at the Salem Lumber Co., Todd Casanova, is no longer behind the desk at the business. Casanova has retired and he and his wife Lynne are moving out-of-state to be closer to family and surrounded by land that they love. An open house...
Numerous area athletes to compete at State Track & Field
ROWLEY PLACES NINTH AT HANSON INVITE McCook Central/Montrose sophomore Olivia Rowley placed ninth in the recent Hanson Invitational Track Meet in Alexandria with a distance of 29’2”. McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE STATE TRACK PARTICIPANTS McCook Central/Montrose has four...