Four generations of Thompsons gather in Grafton at the Randy Thompson house during Christmas. They are from left, son, Randy Thompson, mother, Jessie Thompson, great-granddaughter Tayla with ...

The silent scourge of small communities Empty buildings are a silent scourge ravaging small town downtowns across America, leaving a trail of economic devastation and community decay in their wake.

Advancement of mankind paved by gadgets Gadgets have saved the day for mankind, starting with the wheel, hand axe, bow and arrow. Then along came doorbells, razors, hairdryers, electric typewriter, ...

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITYAll real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination ...

This file photo shows W. J. Gust & Sons in St. Thomas back in 1938. After 72 years of business the store opened its doors for a closing-out sale Aug. 6, 1992. W. J. Gust Company was founded in 1932 by ...

The intersection of Highway 17 and U.S. Highway 81 in Grafton can be a tough turn for beet haulers. Last week while making the turn a large number of sugar beets spilled out of a Transystems truck and ...

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Connie Sondeland, 82, Grafton and Pahrump, Nevada, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Pahrump. Services will be held in May at Grafton Lutheran Church. Connie Marie Lamont was born Nov. 21, 1942, ...

The Work consists of Single Prime Contract for the Project for the General Construction and Mechanical andElectricalSub-biddersforaBtypeOccupancy addition (840 sf footprint) attached to the owner’s ...

DECEMBER 2024 DISPOSITIONS Dylan Blake Aguilar, Grafton, disorderly conduct-fighting behavior. Defendant shall pay a $25 fee. Defendant shall set up payment schedule, one year unsupervised probation, ...

John C. Peterka Jr., age 76 of Veseleyville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at First Care Health Center of Park River. John Charles Peterka Jr. was born April 8, 1948, in Grafton to John and Agnes ...