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A family tradition
For Washburn’s Brock Treybig, hunting is more than a hobby -- it’s something that has been taught to generations of his family.
Washburn native wins 'Best of Show' in photo contest
Washburn Native Laura Gardner won four awards through the 2022 Governor’s Photo Contest this week, including Best of Show with this beauty picture above.
Washburn calls for vote Dec. 13
Washburn Public School District No. 4 will hold a special meeting to call for a vote on its school renovation project.
Cardinals Shine Bright In Win
Coming in with a record of 4-5, the Washburn Cardinals volleyball team looked to get back to .500 with a win over Hazen.
Washburn school looks to trim project cost
Members of the Washburn School Board were in agreement on two major points of last week’s board meeting:
Homecoming
PHOTO BY KELLI AMELING Students gathered Sept. 23 at Wilton Public Schools to participate in Homecoming activities, which consisted of musical chairs, table race, powderpuff football, a parade and more before heading to kickoff at the Homecoming football game in the evening. Pictured Mason Nielson was one of many teams participating in the table races where, as he sat on the top, his team rolled the table over their bodies. As the table rolled to the next student, that student ran to front to keep the table going down the gym floor. Each team had to make it from one end of the gym to the other.
‘The cost of education doesn’t go down’
Wilton taxpayers will see only a small increase as the school looks to raise mills slightly to cover a portion of the 2023 budget.
Washburn Homecoming
PHOTO BY ALYSSSA MEIER The Washburn homecoming court 2022. Sydney Shoemaker and Kage Voigt were crowned king and queen Monday September 20th.
Library board votes against ‘politically driven’ diversity grant
Board members acknowledged the turnout to Monday’s library board meeting was a first in almost a decade as they heard from several members of the community about a diversity grant the board was considering.
Washburn school committee addresses details of updates
Washburn Public Schools held a meeting to discuss possible capital updates to roll into the potential new school project.
