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July 16, 2009  RSS feed
Steam engine and train stop at Staples Depot
In a rare event and treat to former railroad workers in a former railroad town, the Southern Pacific "Daylight" No. 4449 steam engine and traveler cars stopped at the Staples Depot for a service stop Thursday, July 9. Even though there was short notice as to the timing of the stop, a crowd had gathered to witness the historical event. More...
Sylvan Shores planning 40th anniversary
Public open house is 1-4 p.m., Sunday, July 26
By Tom Crawford News Editor

With a history of both peaks and valleys, but with a strong optimistic look to the future, an area housing development will soon be celebrating its 40th anniversary. More...

Wadena courts seek more courthouse space
By Rin Porter Wadena County Reporter

Court Administrator Kathy Ouren, recently appointed to a combined position that serves both Wadena and Otter Tail counties, appeared before the Wadena County Board of Commissioners on July 8 to request additional space in the courthouse for her department, and proposed a remodeling project to meet her needs. More...

 News
• article has image Tuesday night flooding
Approximately four inches of rain that fell in less then four hours caused some temporary flooding of streets and yards in the vicinity of the Staples water tower Tuesday evening. At least three Staples area residents reported having four inches or more of rain in rain gauges. More...
• article has image Statue repairs
• New Habitat home underway
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 Crow Wing Currents
• Looking Back
25 Years Ago - 1984 Four people survived a head-on collision on Highway 64 one mile north of Motley last Thursday and all were still in St. Cloud Hospital on Monday with head and other injuries. Members of the Motley Volunteer Fire Department and Staples Ambulance personnel extricated the victims from the wreckage at the scene. More...
• article has image Motley's 'Two Rivers Music Fest' July 24-26
• Plans to improve Motley streets still in the works
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 Opinion
• Tourism in troubled times
As we head into summer, many Minnesota families are reviewing their household budgets and wondering what kind of vacation, if any, they can take this year. Minnesota's tourism industry is wondering, too. More...
• article has image Cartoon
• Missile defense: The stakes couldn't be higher
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 Current Happenings
• School board agenda
The Staples Motley School Board will meet at 6:45 p.m., Monday, July 20, at the Staples Motley High School media center. A school/community forum time will start the meeting providing the board chair and/or superintendent have been contacted by noon of the day of the meeting regarding topic. More...
• article has image Skilly and Duff add Irish flair to Music in the Park
• 'Be in the Pink' event focuses on breast health
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 Menus
• Menus
Senior Nutrition Program Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy a wholesome, nutritious meal and good fellowship at the nutrition site. Suggested donation: $3.50. Just call the phone number below between 8:30 a.m. and noon the day before for reservations. More...
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 Calendar
• Mark Your Calendar
July 18 PROJECT TOGETHER is sponsoring an outing at the Confi dence Learning Center in Brainerd, Saturday, July 18. Bus leaves Staples at 9:30 a.m., returns 4 p.m. Bring picnic lunch. Register by July 16, 218-894-2497. More...
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 Life Currents
• Student Achievements
o CHAD BREVER, Staples, has earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin- Superior. o BERNADETTE SHAFFER, Staples, was named to the dean's list at St. Olaf College, Northfield, for the spring 2009 semester. She is the daughter of Bob and Kathy Shaffer, Staples. More...
• article has image Anniversary
• article has image Engagement
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 Sports
• article has image Legion wins first game in playoffs
The Staples Motley American Legion team won its first game of the sub district playoffs Monday night, defeating Wadena Deer Creek 2-0. Staples Motley, the No. 1 seed in the sub district, was set to play Sebeka on Tuesday night at Staples in the second round. Sebeka, the No. 2 seed, defeated Bertha Hewitt 4-0 on Monday night At Sebeka. More...
• SAFL ends regular league fishing
• State seeks views on Hubbard ATV trails
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 Public Notices
• article has image Public Notices/
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Date: July 9, 2009 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. More...
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