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UWH Campaign Kickoff Coming
The traditional United Way of Hastings (UWH) annual giving campaign kickoff will be held at Todd Field this year to coincide with the first home Hastings Raiders football game on Thursday, September 1. UWH staff and board members, campaign sponsors, and other representatives will be wearing United Way’s signature “LIVE UNITED” T-shirts and will greet …
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VFW Patriot’s Pen And Voice Of Democracy Contest
The Hastings’ Lyle Russell VFW Post 1210 is again hosting the annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Essay Contests in the Hastings area. This is a great opportunity for students to challenge their written or verbal skills! Local winners will receive cash awards and a chance to compete at the State and National levels. …
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Coulee River Trails Photo Contest
The Coulee River Trails Association has announced their first annual photography contest. The aim of the contest is to help capture the unique habitat and natural beauty of the Coulee Trails region. Contest rules are that Photos must be submitted in high resolution (at least 300 DPI), must feature the Coulee River Trails region including …
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Mussel Study Approved
In ongoing planning for the development of a Boat Launch and Fishing Pier, the City of Prescott has learned that prior to the work being done, the DNR is requiring a mussel survey and relocation be completed. According to information provided to the City Council, this work was to be previously included in the bidding …
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Prescott Chosen For EPA Study
The City of Prescott has been selected by the Wisconsin EPA for a pilot study for a biological treatment of nitrates in municipal drinking water, and the Prescott City Council heard a report on the request from the EPA to use well #4 in town for the study. Alderperson John Peterson presented the information that …
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PSD Staff Intros: Ross Wargula
The Prescott School District has announced that Ross Wargula has been hired as an 8th grade Special Education teacher for the District. Wargula brings four years of experience in 6th to 10th grade education, a Bachelor’s Degree from UW River Falls, and Master’s Degrees in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University and Special Education …
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PSD Staff Intros: Courtney Westberg
Prescott Intermediate School warmly welcomes teacher Courtney Westberg to the faculty. According to the Prescott School District, Westberg has seven years of teaching experience and obtained her BS in Elementary Education from UW River Falls and is pursuing a Master’s Degree from Mankato State University. Westberg will be teaching fourth grade students this year and …
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Call For Volunteers At Oakwood Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery, located at the top of Featherstone Hill, is one of the oldest cemeteries in Hastings. Through the 166 years of its existence, taking care of the grounds has been a challenge. In 2017 the board of the cemetery disbanded and Mike and Shirley Dalaska, who were among the few volunteers who were bringing …
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Hovel Named Grand Marshal For Prescott Daze Parade
The organizing committee of the Prescott Daze Parade have announced that the Grand Marshal for the 50th annual Parade is former Mayor, Dave Hovel. According to the Committee, Hovel is a third generation Grand Marshal recipient and a dedicated public servant to the community, and the Committee says they are thrilled to have him lead …
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Miesville FD Raffle Prizes Unveiled
The Miesville Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual Raffle to be held on September 8th in support of the Department. The Raffle prize list has been released and includes a grand prize of a Stihl electric Tool Kit, provided by Niebur Tractor. Other prizes include cash, Renaissance Fair Tickets, a round of golf for four …
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