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Ohio Covered Bridge Destroyed by Arson- Arsonist being sought
Newsflyer Spanning Raccoon Creek on Covered Bridge, four miles southwest of Wilkesville in Vinton County, the Ponn Humpback Covered Bridge was one of the big...
Posted on 6/19/13 at 3:29 AM
A Native Memorial
On Sunday I was driving south on County Road 18 near Red Wing, MN. Hilly and green, I was enjoying the scenery despite the lousy weather when I saw a middle-aged woman in military gear standing along ...
Posted on 5/29/13 at 8:16 AM
Political notebook: Gay marriage debate set Tuesday in committees
By Don Davis Gay advocates have lobbied for allow same-sex marriages for years, but they made little progress. That appears ready to change Tuesday when House and Senate committees will hear bills...
Posted on 3/8/13 at 4:24 PM
Forum Communications Co. newspapers score big in annual Minnesota Newspaper Association contest
FARGO, N.D. -Forum Communications Co.newspapers received more than 140 awards, ranging in categories from "Best Local Breaking News Story" to "Best Website" during the 2011-2012 Better Newspaper Conte...
Posted on 2/4/13 at 12:06 PM
My Thoughts on a New Library for Nobles County
I woke up from my afternoon nap on Sunday, and before Id even gotten off of the couch, I was struck by something Id contemplated before: the fact that I, at the newly-minted age of 43, have turned int...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 8:05 AM
County Commissioner Candidates Forum is Tuesday night
WORTHINGTON — A Candidate’s Forum featuring those vying for a Nobles County Commissioner seat will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Worthington High School Cafeteria.July 15, 2012
County assessor seeks review of staffing level
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Commissioners on Tuesday received a request from Assessor Joe Udermann to review staffing levels in the assessor’s office. Currently, a staff of three is cross-trained to work with individuals and complete property inspections. Both Jackson and Cottonwood counties have a staff of six, and each has fewer parcels than Nobles County.
By Julie Buntjer , June 19, 2012
County to take next step in plans for new library
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Commissioners took another step forward in the process of bringing a new library to Worthington during their meeting on Tuesday.
By Julie Buntjer , June 19, 2012
Hogenson hails to the chief
WORTHINGTON — Talk about an experience to remember. Debra Hogenson of Brewster, the current Nobles County DFL chair, had the opportunity to meet and be photographed with President Barack Obama during a June 1 event in Minneapolis.
By Ryan McGaughey , June 12, 2012
Man involved in motorcycle crash succombs to injuries
JACKSON — A motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday has claimed a second victim. Brian Engelkes, 35, of Sheldon, Iowa, died Wednesday, two days after his wife, Michelle, succumbed to her injuries.May 30, 2012
More candidates file for county posts
WORTHINGTON — After the third day of the filing period for County Commissioner posts, several more individuals have thrown their hat in the ring in Nobles County.By Daily Globe , May 24, 2012
County experiencing rural building boom
Commissioners approve several permits TuesdayWORTHINGTON — With eight conditional use permits brought before the Nobles County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Environmental Services Director Wayne Smith said the county is “in the midst of a building boom.”
By Julie Buntjer , April 17, 2012
Planning for the future
County to seek interim administrator; considers coordinator modelWORTHINGTON — Nobles County commissioners voted Tuesday to proceed with the search for an interim county administrator as board members continue to consult with department heads about the future of Nobles County government.
By Julie Buntjer , April 10, 2012
Leaders sought in city, county
All five Nobles County board seats, three Worthington council slots to be on ballotWORTHINGTON — With five Nobles County Commission seats and three Worthington City Council seats slated to be on the 2012 ballot, residents have plenty of opportunity to step up and file for public office.
By Julie Buntjer , April 09, 2012
New Nobles County assessor settles in
By Julie Buntjer , April 05, 2012
County approves plans to improve Ditch 12
WORTHINGTON — As part of their lengthy agenda of items to cover Tuesday, Nobles County Commissioners did approve plans for minor alterations to be made to Nobles County Ditch 12, which flows through the city of Worthington, crosses under Interstate 90, winds around the Travelodge and passes under U.S. 59, just south of 27th Street.By Julie Buntjer , April 04, 2012
Jackson County 4-H club earns state award
By Julie Buntjer , March 27, 2012
County talks EM position
Decision anticipated at April 3 meetingWORTHINGTON — One week after Nobles County department heads, county commissioners David Benson and Bob Demuth Jr. and other administrative committee members met regarding the future of the Emergency Management office, the full board came together Tuesday for its first open discussion since the dismissal of the county’s EM director, Emily Cenzano, earlier this month.
By Julie Buntjer , March 27, 2012
County to create new social services post
WORTHINGTON — Increasing caseloads are proving too much for the staff at Nobles County Community Services (NCCS), which led commissioners on Tuesday to approve a request for a new position within the department.By Julie Buntjer , March 06, 2012
Kusz to step into County Attorney role
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Commissioners this morning will formally appoint Deputy County Attorney Kathleen Kusz to fill the county attorney post, effective March 1. It’s the same day Gordon Moore moves into his new role as a District Court Judge.
By Julie Buntjer , February 20, 2012
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