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RIVERSIDE When Highland High School’s softball team takes to the field next May, the Huskies may be playing under new lights. A lighting project, which would include LED lights on …
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We are entering the final phase of construction on the trailhead for the Southtown Recreational Area. Upon completion, this area will include public amenities for our community on 119+ acres of …
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The new playground equipment has been installed.
WELLMAN If you’ve ever struggled to enter the manual doors at Parkside Community Center in Wellman, your experience is about to get easier. The Wellman City Council approved the installation of …
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Photo Galleries

Photos: Hillcrest volleyball vs Louisa-Muscatine

Hillcrest went on the road to battle conference opponent, Louisa-Muscatine, on Sept. 17. The Ravens defeated the Falcons, 3-1 (25-20, 25-14, 28-30, 25-23). Stat leaders for Hillcrest were …
The Hillcrest, Lone Tree, and Highland cross country teams raced in the English Valleys Invitational at  the Knoll Ridge Country Club on Sept. 17. Girls Results  1. Marie Yoder, …
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It was a thrilling comeback victory for Highland on senior night, defeating Louisa-Muscaitne, 3-2 (19-25, 17-25, 25-15, 25-13, 15-8) on Sept. 12.  The stat leaders for Highland were Hailey Brun in …
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Hillcrest, Lone Tree, and Highland went on the road to compete in the Farifield Invitational Cross Country meet on Sept. 12.  Girls Results  1. Marie Yoder, Hillcrest, 20:21 …
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Diaz and Highland ruin Warriors Homecoming Night

KEOSAUQUA Trailing 6-0 late in the third quarter, Van Buren County needed a big play to get on the scoreboard and bring its homecoming crowd to life.   Instead, an overthrown pass was …
Sports

Huskies score thrilling senior night comeback win

RIVERSIDE After celebrating their seven seniors, filling the gymnasium with good tidings, Highland’s senior night took a turn in the wrong direction, as the Huskies dropped the first two …

Homecoming Hawks taken down by Cobras

WELLMAN It was an electric atmosphere at Dwight G. Statler Field last Friday when Hudson Ehrenfelt took a short pass from Brady Weber in the third quarter and turned it into a 86-yard touchdown, …
Brooklyn Stutzman, a Mid-Prairie sophomore, captured the girls varsity win at the Williamsburg Raider Invitational.

Swartzentruber, Stutzman deliver double wins in cross country opener

WILLIAMSBURG Emmett Swartzentruber ended the 2023 cross country season with a powerful run to a state championship in Fort Dodge. Last week, he began a new season precisely the same way. …
Obituaries
Joe Samuel Kanagy
Joe Samuel Kanagy was born April 23, 1930, in rural Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Levi G. and Leona M. (Detweiler) Kanagy. He graduated from Zanesfield High School in Ohio, then attended Hesston …
Lizzie (Yoder) Miller
Lizzie (Yoder) Miller 98, of Walnut Creek, Ohio, passed away at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was born May 11, 1926, to the late …
John Michael Wieland
John Michael Wieland, 64, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Snyder & …
Andrew Ray Spicher
Andrew Ray Spicher, 58, passed away at his home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, July 5, 2024, after a courageous, 8-year battle with cancer. Andy was born Nov. 2, 1965, to Raymond and Diane (Stumpf) …
Mary Miller
Mary Miller, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Kalona, died Aug. 21, 2024. Services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona, with Jr. Miller and Kenneth Yoder …
Web Extras
Classroom to dorm room: The best laptops for every student
(BPT) - Are you ready for your next semester? There are plenty of school supplies you’ll need to get this summer, but there’s one that you shouldn’t overlook: Your laptop.A laptop …
5 recipes to ease into the back-to-school season
(BPT) - Fall is here and so is the back-to-school season. This is a busy time of year for families, and breakfast can often be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings.To help you make …
Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream
(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …
It's pumpkin spice season: 17 fall coffee drinks ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Hers ranks 17 fall coffee drinks from top chains in the U.S. to determine the healthiest and unhealthiest seasonal indulgences.
Four Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(BPT) - Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15 and ends on October 15, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the vibrant culture and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino …