Newman Grove

Reminder from the Newman Grove Tree Board: Citizens of Newman Grove have until September 30th to enter the tree grant drawing. Four $100.00 grants will be given.

The NG/SE 12-and-Under girls softball team was League Champions, those available for the photo included, front row (l to r): Mallorie Fleer, Natasha Nelson, Lucy Kaufman, Isabella Laska, Hazel Weier, Sophia Guthard, Ana Hernandez, Karley Palmer; second row, Paisley Fritz, Brooklyn Tenski, Hannah Sarniak; third row: MaKinlee Marker, Jovie Fritz, Ali Chilson, Mercy Summers, Ali Werts, Mackenzie Fleer, Alivia Phelps, Jessica Palmer; and fourth-row: Coaches Cindy Chilson, Carter Fritz, Chris Tenski, Dan Weier, Nick Korth. Not pictured Carli Brauner and Marley Roberts (Below): The NG/SE 10-and-Under girls softball team included, front row (l to r): Emily Fehringer, Charlee Stone, Faith Sarniak, LayKin Brandenburger, Paris Brandenburger, Tayah Brandenburger and Caitlynn Higgins; second row: Kenzie O’Brien-Jamison, Hayley Werts, Tru Schlee, Hadley Sweeter, McKaylee Korth, Kaylynn Steensnes, Lea Chilson; and third row: Coaches Carter Fritz, Kylee Sweeter, Cindy Chilson, Kelly Schlee and Nick Korth

In the midst of tornado warnings, thunder and circling clouds on the horizon, the Quilt of Valor presentation was still held at the Madison County Fair and Rodeo on Thursday, July 10 during Veterans’ Night at the rodeo.

This year’s Newman Grove/St. Edward 8U baseball team included, front row (l tor): Henry Cruise, Preston Stone, Ezekiel Sarniak, Liam Fehringer, Bohen Christman, Lincoln Wiese, Elijah Sarniak, Sam Palmer, James O’Brien; Back Row: Tyler Barnes, Dax Lomas, Dashiel Morris, Rowan Luedtke, Ryker Hoffmeister, Rhett Fritzges, Carter Nelson; Not Pictured Luis Hernandez; and Coaches: Jesse Hoffmeister, Chris Wiese Billy Christman, John Fritzges.

On Monday, Joseph Kaufman was sworn in as Ponderay Police Department’s new Chief of Police, filling the vacancy left behind with Chief Cornelius’ retirement last week. Chief Kaufman is a very accomplished law enforcement officer with over 25 years of experience.