The sun shines on Decoration Day From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, June 5, 1924 For once the sun did shine on Decoration Day as Glenwood went out to decorate the graves of the soldier dead. On last Friday, the parade composed of soldiers of the last three wars and their auxiliary organizations, followed by school… Read More

Peters Resort named to the Registry of Historic Places  June 4, 1964 – Two young boys were killed when the car which they were riding in was involved in a collision with a second vehicle at the intersection of Highway 55 and 29. The family was returning to South Dakota after a visit with family near… Read More

Local police officers join the Owen family at Washington D.C. There was a large contingent of law enforcement officers from Pope County and the area at Washington D.C. last week to honor fallen officers during “National Police Week.” It was estimated that more than 30,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. last week to pay tribute to… Read More

Graduates of Glacial Hills Elementary School Glacial Hills Elementary School basked in the glow of a splendid day, commemorating the remarkable achievements of their students in DARE, Kindergarten and 6th-grade graduations! “Throughout their journey at Glacial Hills, we have been honored to witness the remarkable growth, contagious laughter and triumphant moments of these exceptional young… Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Not many Montanans have their final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, where President John F. Kennedy and many American military and political notables are buried. One of the latest additions to this honored group of Americans will be John Andrew Ranum of Great Falls, who as a Specialist 4 in… Read More

Register for the GRHS 5K Scrub Run on Saturday, June 8 The GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is a family event that kicks off summer vacation. Whether you run, walk, push your child in a stroller, or pull them in a wagon, everyone is welcome to participate in the 10th annual event, even your family dog. The fun run… Read More

Pat and Dave Rasmussen had an unusual visitor to their home last week. A fully grown black bear lumbered into their back yard in broad daylight to feast on some bird seed.  Pat and Dave Rasmussen live north of Highway 28 near Minnewaska House on Game Road.  Their back yard borders a large, wooded area. … Read More

Area residents will have a number of opportunities to attend Memorial Day programs in this area. In Glenwood, the annual Memorial Day (May 27) service will begin at 10 a.m. at Central Square.  Vietnam veteran and Pope County Commissioner Gordy Wagner will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.    Jim Thoreen, a Vietnam-era veteran will provide the… Read More

By Melanie Stegner Reporter  Tammie Williams Quiggle was recognized at last week’s school board meeting for her work and dedication to students at Minnewaska Area Schools and the special education program. “She spends countless hours before and after school preparing and meeting with students and parents to ensure the students are receiving the best programming they… Read More