Retiring Police Chief Matt Schultz and incoming Police Chief Blaise Sass made a stop at the Lanesboro City Council meeting on August 5 before heading over to Preston for Sass’s swearing in. “On behalf of the city, thank you for your years of service, Matt,” Mayor Jason Resseman said. Schultz served as Preston’s police chief for 19 years. “I’m grateful for the years of good … [Read more...]
Articles by Hannah Wingert
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Fillmore Central fifth grade teachers prep take-home science backpacks
Fillmore Central fifth grade teacher Angie Kennedy first got the idea for her take-home science backpacks when her own children were in preschool. The kids were able to check out a backpack that had a book and small activity in it to take home once a week, which they really enjoyed. “And I thought, why can’t I increase the educational value all the way up to fifth grade?” … [Read more...]
Asbestos abatement nearing completion at Lanesboro school
At the July 18, Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz reported that the asbestos abatement in the school building and the district-owned homes is almost complete. During the project, a solid barrier wall was build between the project area and the Lanesboro Child Care Center to protect the workers and children from any exposure to asbestos. The barrier … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central renovations on track for the summer
At the July 23 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, it was reported that the high school renovations project is on track and going well. The partial completion date is set for August 15 and furnishings will arrive after that. The football field upgrades are also nearly completed. The sod has been laid, bleachers finished, and the lights are up. The … [Read more...]
Harmony council debates lot fees
At their July 9 meeting, the Harmony City Council once again discussed the possibility of charging a lot fee based on utility base charges to residents who own a buildable lot in town. The city’s base charge for utility services with no usage is $58.84 a month which comes to a total of just over $700 a year. City Administrator Jerome Illg put together a list of 37 buildable … [Read more...]