Area News
Veterans Day
The Winthrop Honor Guard posted the colors at the Veterans Day program at GFW Middle School/High School on Tuesday. Turn to page 3 of the November 19 issue of the Winthrop News for more photos of Veterans Day. Photo contributed
Read MoreOld Lafayette fire engine finds a new home
From left to right: Lafayette City Clerk Sandy Burger, Lafayette Public Works Supervisor Al Fox, MFEC’s Matt Tackaberry, Lafayette Fire Chief Nick Klingler and MFEC’s Len Schrader. Photo by Michael Mattison by Michael Mattison When things get old, it is time for them to retire. That was the case with the 1979 Hamerly fire…
Read MoreGood weather allows work on splash pad
There is good news surrounding the splash pad in Winthrop City Park. After the original concrete pad had to be torn up, it was feared that work on the splash pad wouldn’t be able to begin until next spring. But the weather provided an opportunity for some work to be done last week. According to…
Read MoreTrack at new school site gets lanes
Because of the mild weather and above freezing evening temperatures, crews were able to complete the painting of the track instead of having to wait until spring. Photo by Doug Hanson
Read MoreLafayette looks at preserving 125th memorabilia
by Doug Hanson Volunteers worked long hours collecting historical pieces for the City of Lafayette’s 125th Celebration. Now the City is checking into how to display those items donated for future viewing. The items range from ‘50s creamery photos to 1930s band uniforms; from band/ Ledger and fire department centennial books to the centennial quilt…
Read MoreConklin Hill Honey House is new addition on east edge of town
by Michael Mattison With each passing year, and each passing season for that matter, the group responsible for bringing Winthrop Conklin Hill has been making improvements. This fall they have gotten help from area businesses to bring a new feature that will help tremendously during the sledding time in the winter. A warming house has…
Read MoreBusiness office windows being installed at GFW
Windows were starting to be installed last week in the GFW Business Office area at the new school. The large windows are part of the District office with the superintendent’s office, administrative assistance area, etc. Once completed, the sheetrock in that area will then be finished and the carpet installed before the District office will…
Read MoreChanges discussed on Gibbon’s 2026 street project
by Doug Hanson Last spring, Public Works Supervisor Jason Rettig talked to the Gibbon City Council about the sanitary sewer lines on several streets including Dr. Flower Drive, Chase Avenue, Davis Avenue and Ely Avenue. Rettig stated that televising of the sewer system in that area shown it was in tough shape. A feasibility study was…
Read MoreChristmas tree lighting to be held November 30 in Lafayette
by Michael Mattison A new event will be held in Lafayette at the end of the month. The Lafayette Fire Relief Association Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on November 30 at the Lafayette Fire Hall. For $5, people can sponsor a bulb on the tree in memory of someone or dedicated to someone. Those in…
Read MoreHalloween fun in Lafayette
Ripp Reinart stole the show when he showed up as a racoon in the garbage can. For more photos of the Lafayette Halloween event, pick up a copy of the November 12 Winthrop News.
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