Spring is here, and everyone is so busy outdoors, getting their summer projects started. This all has slowed down blood collections and the Red Cross is trying hard to once again, build up the supply of blood on hand. The need for blood is high for patients, whether it is …
Greg Burley was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in July 1991. He was in the Air Force and was flown to Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He began receiving radiation treatment immediately on the tumor on his spine. He also had chemotherapy for eight months. Greg was in the hospital …
This is the time of year when we are busy cleaning our yards after the long winter. We wash off all the winter's dust, clean our closets and get everything looking good. Let's also remember to look up and check out our American Flag flying high on the flag pole …
One brick two brick gold brick black brick. Oak tree, pine tree, old growth, new growth. Memories. Some are many and some are few. Some are old and some are new. From then to now, from now till then; can you remember when you were ten? School Forest I liked …
The Cass County Historical Society (CCHS) is embarking on new programs to reach out to the citizens of Cass County. Our first project is the creation of a map showing historic sites in the county. Look for maps at area information centers and museums. We are also presenting monthly programs …
Alcohol compliance checks were conducted the evening of May 4, 2012 on 28 local businesses' which are licensed to sell alcohol beverages. The checks were coordinated by the Cass County Sheriff's Department and the Working Together Coalition. Four students assisted Law Enforcement as underage buyers.
During the past 12 months the Hackensack American Legion Family consisting of Legionnaires, Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion contributed more than $40,000 to Legion and community programs, veterans, and active military.
The American Red Cross recently held a Blood Drive in Emily. Despite the competing thunderstorms a total of 118 pints of life saving blood was collected. This was the 58th bloodmobile held in Emily over the past 24 years, bringing a total of 5313 pints collected from this site.
This is a reminder that the 2012 Cass County fair starts in Pine River, June 28 through July 1. Currently 4H members are busy getting their projects completed and their animals looking just right for judging. It is a lot of work!!
A total of 52 people volunteered to donate blood, and 44 were able to give during the St. Edward's Catholic Church's blood drive. Thirteen people gave blood on the automated 2RBC machine which collects two units of red blood cells during the donation, so a total of 57 products were …
The "high water, no wake" alert put out by the Cass County Sheriff Department had no effect on high power wake board and ski boats this past week (July 2-8). And while Crow Wing County didn't put out an alert, the sheriff put out a request for responsible boating. Dream …
I am not a political activist, nor am I a racist. I am only an American citizen who is proud to say he fought for his country when it called on him to do so, and not ashamed to say I got tears in my eyes when I read an …
Are you looking for community resources? Are you wanting to volunteer but don't know where to start? Faith in Action for Cass County gives adults of all ages the opportunity to volunteer their time and abilities to help individuals and families in need in and around their community.
People of the Remer area have been fortunate to have A Second Chance Thrift Store on the main street of Remer. It is the place for quality, but no longer needed items of clothing, furniture, home décor and more to be dropped off and having the profit from the selling …
Pine River-Backus Relay For Life was held June 22. We welcomed and honored our survivors from this area, Pat Brundidge, Ramona Pedersen, Buzz Lilyquist, Sandy Roscoe and Harold Burley. We had a silent, good food and wonderful music. At dusk we had a special candle lighting ceremony for those that …
