The City of Washington got a jump start on Christmas by putting up the city Christmas decorations on Nov. 13. City employees worked above, below, and even inside the four trees on the square as they secured them for the holidays. There are also 38 wreaths downtown and 8 decorations on the highway... + continue reading
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Washington County Courthouse employees spent much of last Tuesday morning walking around in their winter coats. According to one employee, one of the court offices upstairs was only 42 degrees that morning, Nov. 13. The Board of County Commissioners took a... + continue reading
Discussion on the possible addition of sports at Washington County High School continued Nov. 12 when the USD 108 Board of Education met in the board meeting room in the district office building.
Present were Joe L’Ecuyer, Jill Hoover, Rod Stewart,... + continue reading
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The Clifton-Clyde offensive line leaps off the line to block as Christian Seifert, 23, and Drake Steinbrock, 11, run an option to the right side
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When a 19-year-old Mel Pralle was drafted into the Army in 1969, he admits that he was scared. “When we were leaving town on the bus and going down the highway over the bridge, I remember wondering if I’d ever see the bridge again,” the rural... + continue reading
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Harvest is winding down across the county, and grain elevator officials in the county said there is about 7-to-10 days left of harvest for most people when the weather dries out. The frequent precipitation this fall has paused harvest several times and prevented... + continue reading
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Health Department director says vehicle, cell phone no longer needed now that home health has been discontinued
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County Health Department director Tiffany Hayman told... + continue reading
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The Hanover football team is headed to state on Saturday when the Wildcats travel to Newton to play Osborne in the 8-man Division II championship game. Hanover is undefeated this season and has won 37 games in a row. This is the team’s fifth straight championship game. The team was named back-to-back champions after last year’s state win. The team punched its ticket to state on Friday after winning against Axtell. See the complete story and photos from Friday’s game on Page 8A.
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The Hanover football team is headed to state on Saturday when the Wildcats travel to Newton to play Osborne in the 8-man Division II championship game. Hanover is undefeated this season and has... + continue reading
Carter Bruna cuts the ball upfield. Bruna led the team in rushing with 103 yards.
,The 2018 Hanover Wildcats posed together after advancing to their seventh straight sub-state game. The Wildcats will have to beat league foe, Axtell, this upcoming Friday to have a shot at their third straight state title.
,Taegan Schwartz runs through St. Paul defender.
,Above: Colin Jueneman eyes the goal line as he outraces a St. Paul player. Left: Gavin Pralle fights through a couple of St. Paul blockers.
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,Pete Peters attempts to spin out of the grasp of a St. Paul defender.
,Carter Bruna outruns the St. Paul defense and heads into the open field.
,Hanover seniors, Justin Naegele, 12, and Carter Bruna, 2, pull down a St. Paull ball carrier.
Daiken Stallbaumer tries to avoid two St. Paul defenders.
