By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Temporary fencing will go up next week along the west side Franklin Street and the north side 2nd Avenue surrounding the Fremad redevelopment project with demolition of the Fremad and adjacent buildings to begin in August after Waterama.   The fencing will be placed now along the sidewalks “just for safety reasons” until… Read More

The Salvation Army, led by local field representative Donna Ortendahl, served donuts and coffee last week to local law enforcement, EMTs and front-line responders, recognizing the important work they do each day. The Salvation Army “Donut Lassies” started a tradition back in 1917 during WWI when the “Donut Ladies” made donuts for the country’s military men… Read More

Veterans all over the nation were honored over the Memorial Day holiday and Pope County definitely did their part in ensuring the recognition of those who served. Programs were held in Starbuck, Glenwood, Lowry and Villard. Showcasing local talent through song and words made the programs even more special. We honor and thank the veterans… Read More

By Rick Gail Lowry American Legion Adjutant Patriotism and a time to honor military veterans who served our country was prevalent in the Lowry Community Center on a warm Memorial Day, May 29 in Lowry. A program filled with music, readings and a Memorial Day address by retired Brigadier General Greg A. Haase led to a concluding ceremony… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter Giving back to the community is a primary goal for FAST Global Solutions in Glenwood. The employees share a purpose of delivering winning solutions that help their customers, employees, and communities thrive. To do more for the community, each employee receives 16 hours of paid time off to volunteer. Other initiatives have… Read More

Brian Simon of Hoffman brought about 30 goats to Barsness Park Thursday evening for their third summer in the park. The goats eat buckthorn leaves and are part of the buckthorn control efforts In the park. The public may view the goats; they remain behind a white electric fence and are moved to different areas… Read More

Glacial Ridge Hospice’s 27th Annual Motorcycle Ride and Car Run is on Saturday, June 17th. The ride and activities have always been a community event with free-will donations so everyone can participate. The full lineup includes lunch at Glenwood City Park, an afternoon ride, a chance at raffles and door prizes, and a night ride… Read More

Members of the Glenwood Pickleball Association got together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new pickleball courts at City Park in Glenwood, Thursday.  The entire court surface at the City Park was resurfaced and four pickleball courts were laid, including the new poles, nets and fencing.  In addition, new basketball court lines were painted on… Read More

The GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is a family event; kids, strollers, and dogs are welcome! The race is timed, but not officially, and the top male and female finishers receive a medal. Proceeds help support a local non-profit – Glacial Ridge Hospice. To help kick off summer vacation, the running of the annual GRHS Scrub Run… Read More

 This Saturday, June 10 , at 10 a.m, The Pope County Museum welcomes agricultural historian T.J. Malaskee who will delve into the long forgotten history of America’s first fraternity of farmers, the Grange The Grange was a radical post-Civil War Era movement that pushed for progressive measures to heal the nation through agriculture, education, equality and… Read More