Happenings at Central Square Central Square is throwing three parties this summer! Join the festivities during their June, July and August Makers Markets. The summer markets will feature a live outdoor mini music series showcasing singer-songwriters who will combine instruction, music and storytelling into their shows. There will be concessions and handcrafted art and goods for… Read More

The Minnewaska Area Schools showcased so many of their students’ talents during the Spring Band and Choir concerts. The high school spring choral concert was held on Sunday, May 22, and featured several ensembles as well as the varsity and concert choirs. Several soloists were chosen to sing with the choirs. The musical genres ranged… Read More

Sunset Beach Hotel to have its eighth annual opening From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, June 1, 1922. Grand Opening Dance at Scotts Pavilion, Pelican Lake on Sunday, June 4th. Music by Billy Scotts Orchestra.    * * * * * * * * * * * From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, June 1, 1922. The Sunset Beach Hotel… Read More

School bus struck at railroad crossing May 31, 1962 – For the second time in eight years, Glenwood was getting ready to host the Seventh District convention of the American Legion. Around 700 delegates from the Legion and its auxiliary were expected to visit the town. Glenwood Commander, Don Miller, and auxiliary president, Pauline LaCroix, were… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From May 31, 1912 The Christ Brenden dwelling house, when completed, would be one of the most modern structures in this vicinity, Larson Bros. are doing the work. Olga Finstad entertained the 8th grade class at a party. All report an enjoyable evening. The morning train last Friday was pretty crowded with graduates and friends going… Read More

Area residents will once again have ample opportunities to publicly observe Memorial Day this Monday, May 30. In Glenwood, the annual Memorial Day service is set to begin at 10 a.m. at Central Square Historic Auditorium.  Vietnam veteran Gordy Wagner will once again serve as Master of Ceremonies.  The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars… Read More

The Minnewaska Area High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 will begin with the processional at 7 p.m. in the MAHS gymnasium. Class President Alec Larson will provide the welcome and the farewell will be done by Class Officer Emma Kovarik. There will be musical selections done MAHS Choir seniors and two members of the… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Long-time administrator and CEO of Glenwood Retirement Village, Mary Krueger, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center annual meeting and community awards luncheon last Thursday. The event was held at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co. + Grill, and attracted about 80… Read More

Glenwood Firefighters were able to save a house structure last Thursday after a fire broke out inside the home’s attached garage.  Glenwood Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire at 10:02 a.m. Thursday and half of the garage was on fire when they arrived.  Above, a firefighter uses water to suppress flames… Read More

Glenwood State Bank recently donated $50,000 to the Barsness Park Splash Pad project.  The donation, along with other community donations, will make the splash pad a reality in the Glenwood park.  A volunteer committee of three began raising money for the splash pad in 2019.  Their fundraising efforts were stalled by the pandemic, but over… Read More