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New Hampton teachers

New Hampton teachers

New teachers in Hampton

Three new teachers joined the staff in Hampton, with fall classes beginning Aug. 10. Pictured from left are: Dalton Miller, special education; Cora Menke, math; Jereme Jones, Career Pathways/business and head football coach.
Valeriy, Kyril, Tatiana and Danial lay out their quilts and prayer shawls received from Aurora United Methodist Church. The family moved to Nebraska in mid-July as refugees from Odessa, Ukraine.

Valeriy, Kyril, Tatiana and Danial lay out their quilts and prayer shawls received from Aurora United Methodist Church. The family moved to Nebraska in mid-July as refugees from Odessa, Ukraine.

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Ukrainian family receives welcome from Aurora church On Feb. 24, Valeriy is out in the cool waters of the Black Sea as part of an international shipping company based in Ukraine. Within 24 hours, life for him and his family will be turned upside down.
The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing.

The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing.

4R in ‘crisis’ need of bus drivers

The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing. “We have entered into a state of, what I would consider crisis, with our bus drivers,” Supt.
This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

Grain Place plans for leadership transition

A mission to grow crops organically and protect the soil on the Vetter family’s 280-acre farm near Marquette is on the verge of a transition, both in terms of ownership and leadership. Established officially in 1978, The Grain Place has grown in scope and stature.
A Hamilton Telecommunications worker splices in fiber optic to a box. The company’s fiber optic projects were boosted by taking in extra stock when lower prices were available.

A Hamilton Telecommunications worker splices in fiber optic to a box. The company’s fiber optic projects were boosted by taking in extra stock when lower prices were available.

Hamilton Telecommunications stays ahead supply chain shortages

Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting the local community. This report highlights feedback from Hamilton Telecommunications’ executives.
Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner welcomes new ag teacher

Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.
The Phillips Village Board tackled many of the big agenda items discussed last month at its Aug. 3 meeting such as Memorial Hall quorum/ownership debate, curfew and nuisance abatement.

The Phillips Village Board tackled many of the big agenda items discussed last month at its Aug. 3 meeting such as Memorial Hall quorum/ownership debate, curfew and nuisance abatement.

Phillips village board discusses solutions to controversial issues

The Phillips Village Board tackled many of the big agenda items discussed last month at its Aug. 3 meeting such as Memorial Hall quorum/ownership debate, curfew and nuisance abatement. Unlike the last meeting, calm and sometimes laughter fell over the 22 town residents gathered in village hall.
Hampton Village Board members discussed the concept of updating the Hampton Auditorium to encourage more use as a vibrant community center Monday, while also reviewing plans to get a second water well up and running.

Hampton Village Board members discussed the concept of updating the Hampton Auditorium to encourage more use as a vibrant community center Monday, while also reviewing plans to get a second water well up and running.

Hampton board ponders Auditorium upgrade

Hampton Village Board members discussed the concept of updating the Hampton Auditorium to encourage more use as a vibrant community center Monday, while also reviewing plans to get a second water well up and running.
Austin Allen began training camp last week with the New York Giants, working toward a possible opportunity on the 53-man gameday roster.

Austin Allen began training camp last week with the New York Giants, working toward a possible opportunity on the 53-man gameday roster.

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Austin Allen beginning NFL career in New York It was a phone call Austin Allen will never forget, one he waited several days for which left him with a chip on the shoulder.