Latest
Knotheads welcomed a new coffee/specialty drink shop at their location in Pickstown on Friday, June 20th. Sips In Bloom opened its doors at 7 a.m. that morning and has been in business ever since. Nikki Fathke is the sole owner and operator of the drink shop. When asked how she came up with the name Sips In Bloom, Nikki said that she wanted something unique and creative, but also relevant and memorable.
Read more
July 3, 2024, marked the first meeting of the Wagner Rotary Club for their 2024-2025 year. President Becky Brunsing gave the oath of office to Jordan Weber. Weber in turn presented Brunsing with a plaque which has a gavel on it with the name and years of the outgoing president. President Weber then took his place at the officers table and rang the bell for our official first meeting. There were no guests present as the first meeting is usually a business meeting only. Weber gave a prayer of thanks and blessing for the group.
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on June 20th. Commander Rados thanked the cooks for another delicious meal. Commander Rados called on Americanism Officer Don Kotab to introduce the guests in attendance. Daniel Soukup, son of Gene and Laura Soukup, is one recipient of Greer Post #11's scholarships this year. Daniel expressed his thanks for the scholarship and reminded us he also attended Boy's State last year. Carter Smejkal, son of Shawn and Donna Smejkal and Frank Soukup, son of Lynn and Kim Soukup were the Post 11's 2024 Boy's State attendees. Both young men talked briefly about their last minute doubts of how they were going to appreciate Boy's State. However, after arriving they soon began find their place and really began to enjoy themselves. Both stated they made lifelong friends and would encourage anyone their age to definitely attend.
Read more
Austin Schroeder has been a volunteer firefighter for the Wagner Fire Department for the past 10 years. For Austin, being a firefighter is a family affair. His father, Roger Schroeder, was on the Wagner Fire Department for 27 years. When Roger decided to retire from the fire department, Austin decided that he would fill his dad’s spot.
Read more