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    Pioneer or Not, it will be a Fun Weekend for All

    3 years ago By Ellen Mortense
    The 89th Annual Pioneer Picnic will kick off on Friday, June 24, with the rodeo at 7:30 p.m. and a street dance at Shotgun Annie’s from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Then the fun really gets cranked up on Saturday, June 25, with a fun run at 8 a.m. and the parade at 10:45. The afternoon will feature fun and games for all ages with kids races, bouncy houses and other activities, and a cornhole tournament and wine tasting for the grown-ups.
    Pioneer or Not, it will

    Miscommunication Leads to Plot For Murder

    3 years ago By Ellen Mortensen
    The Gothenburg Community Playhouse was formed in 1968, and purchased the Sun Theater in 1983. Since that time they have offered playhouse productions several times a year and strive to bring the community the highest quality of varied entertainment in the form of outside productions, talent shows, and live musical concerts.
    Haylee Stryker of Callaway is part of the seven-member cast of the Gothenburg Community Playhouse production of “Let’s Murder Marsh” coming to the stage July 15 and 16. (Courtesy photo)

    Ectopic Pregnancy Is Often Fatal

    3 years ago By Debra Johnston, M.d.
    It’s been a long time since I’ve worked in the ER, but some stories stay with me. One such story belongs to a woman in her early 30s. After a year of trying to conceive, she was finally pregnant. Then she started spotting. When she developed severe pain, and almost fainted while putting their toddler to bed, her husband brought her to the emergency room.
    Debra Johnston, M.D.

    Oconto 4-H'er Earns Reserve Champion

    3 years ago By News Staff
    Dawson County’s contingent to the District 4-H Horse Show in Kearney was 10 4-H’ers, but all were successful in qualifying for the State Competition in July and were able to bring home trophies. Taylor Kramer of Oconto competed in the Junior Division and received the reserve champion trophy in poles.

    Whether Young or Old, Everyone Loves Animals

    3 years ago By News Staff
    Callaway Good Life Center hosted a petting zoo for residents and staff on Tuesday June 14. Leron and Merle Beirman and family of Arnold provided a sheep and a goat, Adalei Tullis - also of Arnold - brought a puppy, Laurie Delaune provided two kittens, and Isaiah and AvaLynn Ortez all of Callaway provided a Bearded Dragon for a little variety.
    Photos courtesy of Callaway Good Life Center

    Classic Cars Coming to Callaway This Weekend

    3 years ago By Ellen Mortensen
    Avid car enthusiasts and collectors come in as many ages, models and classifications as there are automobiles. There are vintage cars, antique cars and classic cars - which many people confuse as all being the same thing. They are not.
    Lee Bruns is the organizer of the car show in Callaway being held Saturday, June 25 at Morgan Park. He invites everyone in the area to bring their vehicles or just come out and see them. (Courier Photo by Ellen Mortensen)

    Pioneer or Not, it will be a Fun Weekend for All

    3 years ago By Ellen Mortensen

    The 89th Annual Pioneer Picnic will kick off on Friday, June 24, with the rodeo at 7:30 p.m. and a street dance at Shotgun Annie’s from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Then the fun really gets cranked up on Saturday, June 25, with a fun run at 8 a.m. and the parade at 10:45. The afternoon will feature fun and games for all ages with kids races, bouncy houses and other activities, and a cornhole tournament and wine tasting for the grown-ups.

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