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Columnists

A brush with the unexplained

I’ve always had a healthy skepticism of ghosts and the like. Fact is, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one; but I like to hear the ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, October 30, 2016 7:01 am

News

Intense presidential election may result in a record turnout

The 2016 presidential election, with all its intensity, will most likely spark one of the state’s highest voter turnouts if the current level of absentee ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, October 28, 2016 10:23 am

Business

Having it all; Green Ranch has a wide range of goodies from enchiladas to doughnuts

Chances are, if you walk into the newly-opened Green Ranch in Austin, owner Jose Rivera will shake your hand, welcome you and ask about your ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, October 27, 2016 11:07 am

Education

Teacher seeks grant for student Wi-Fi hotspots; Hotspots would go to helping students who don’t have Internet access

Bill Kinney is not running for office but he sure would like your vote, nonetheless. The I.J. Holton Intermediate School science teacher is seeking a ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, October 27, 2016 11:00 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Late Tuesday fire destroys LeRoy body shop; Vehicles, paint and equipment lost in blaze

LEROY — A rural LeRoy body shop and its contents were destroyed by fire late Tuesday. According to LeRoy Fire Chief Tim Freerksen, Bob’s Body ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:22 am

Education

Austin school district agrees to one year membership to national boards association

The Austin School Board agreed Monday to join the National School Boards Association at a cost of $3,330 in the first year. The membership, through ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:19 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin Fire Department lends spark to fire prevention

It was chilly outside, but there is nothing like a big dog to warm the day. Sparky the Fire Dog visited Woodson Kindergarten Center on ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:17 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

An issue of impact; Drug forum highlights the city’s drug issues

When a young man named Isaac was “deep into it” — and “it” was a heroin-driven lifestyle — he woke each morning wondering where he ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:22 am

Education

School district OKs more abatements

The Austin School Board on Monday approved two more tax abatements under a joint city, county and school district program designed to attract more housing ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:17 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

SWCD, La Surena joins forces on cover crops

It looked like a lot of fun, throwing seed around. Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District technician Larry Callahan, aboard a seeder, made pass ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, October 23, 2016 7:01 am

Education

Getting a digital leg up; Laptop rollout hits high marks at AHS

When Austin High School physical education teacher Jennifer Stensrud recently found herself with a broken whistle, students quickly found her a replacement. Or, should we ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, October 21, 2016 10:57 am

Education

Roundtable series provides discussion, info on drug use

An upcoming series of roundtable discussions entitled “Wake Up Austin!” will focus on the impact of drug use in the community, especially heroin and prescription ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, October 21, 2016 10:48 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Austin’s best friend; Schindler honored for commitment to Austin

Belita Schindler, amid a standing ovation and applause, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, during ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:26 am

spruce up austin

Tree plantings honor Hormel presidents; Spruce Up Austin installs 10 oaks outside corporate north

Not many get an oak tree for their birthday, but Hormel Foods Corp. CEO Jeffrey Ettinger did. And a special tree it was. The organization ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:48 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Otto, Bresh featured performers at police spectacular

Country singer James Otto and guest artist Thom Bresh will be the featured performers in this year’s Austin Police Officers Association Fall Country Western Spectacular ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:32 am

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