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Joan Markytan (left) shared her story of living and working on Alaska’s remote Raspberry Island in the mid-1960s following a Lake Area Historians’ meeting, Jan 20. Markytan’s husband, Ken, disappeared while fishing. His capsized boat was later located, but his body was never found. (Submitted photo)
Joan Markytan of Elysian was the guest speaker at the Lake Area Historians meeting, Monday night, January 20. Markytan shared her experience of living with her husband, Ken, at Raspberry Island (near Kodiak) in Alaska in the mid-1960s.
Markytan’s husband was a pilot and always wanted to be a bush...
The Tri-City High School Titans are gearing up for its annual Sno-Ball week January 27 to 31, and students are taking the reins on a new activity.
Teacher and Sno-Ball advisor Carey Lang said this year’s Sno-Ball theme is “Candyland,” and that high school staff is collecting nominees for royalty...
The cast and crew of New Prague High School’s One Act Play “Silent Sky” pause from their rehearsal on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The 20 students will give a free performance of the play this Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium. (Patrick Fisher photo)
New Prague area residents can get a look at the work of 20 New Prague High School students with a free performance this Friday, Jan. 24, of the One Act Play “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium, 221 12th St. NE.
“The show is shaping up well. The kids...
The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners include (front, from left) Danny O’Keefe, Steven J. Rohlfing, (back) County Attorney Brent Christian, David Gliszinski, Lance Wetzel, and John King. (Jay Schneider photo)
Le Sueur County and the City of Kilkenny have reached an agreement pertaining to law enforcement services.
During the Jan. 21 Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Brett Mason presented a contract that has the county providing law enforcement to the City of Kilkenny.
City...
New Prague High School’s candidates for Snoball Royalty are (left to right, front row) Queen candidates Danielle Anderson, Chloe Jones, Danielle Solheid, Madi Crawford, Sarah Berg, Lauren Moravchik, Lauren Kuehl, Kaidyn Mulvihill; (back row) King candidates Josh Anderson, Jacob Anderson, Brian Hennes, Matt Schmidt, Cade Pavek, Thomas Eckstein, Jake Trachte and Luke Tupy. (Submitted photo)
Snoball Week will be celebrated at New Prague High School from Monday, Jan. 27, to Friday, Jan. 31. The annual week-long event includes dress up days, a Dodgeball Tournament, the coronation of Snoball King and Queen and the Snoball Dance.
The Dress Up Days for Snoball are Monday - Groutfit/ Comfy...
A crash has stopped traffic on Highway 60 between Waterville and Elysian. At 11:24 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, tow trucks were arriving on scene. Traffic is backed up in both directions. Take a different route.
Information regarding the crash will be posted when it becomes available.
Andrew Polley of New Prague works against the snow and wind in cleaning out his driveway on Saturday, Jan. 18. The snowstorm that began on Friday, Jan. 17, dropped about five inches of snow on New Prague. Weather forecasts had that the area would likely have northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with...
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #45 will meet Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Park Ballroom in New Prague. A light lunch will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The dessert committee for January is Donna Dols, Ruth Dols and Shayelynn Christianson.
In advance of the forecasted heavy snow and winds, the TCU School District cancelled school on Friday, Jan. 17.
Through the district's phone-alert system, Superintendent Teri Preisler said the day will be considered a "Blended Learning Day" so students should check for the online work posted by...
New Prague Area Schools (PreK-12) will be closed on Friday, January 17th due to inclement weather. This will be a Blended Learning day. http://np.isd721.org/BLD
WRAP & Kids Company will be closed.
All afternoon and evening activities are canceled.
Fitness & Aquatic Center will be open, but...
