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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FRIDAY OBSERVANCE
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (64+ words) The Freeman Courier This sign on the door of Merchants State Bank in Freeman reflects today's federal observance " Juneteenth, a U. S. holiday that marks the end of slavery. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 and is celebrated on the 1865 anniversary of…...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: FROM THE GROUND UP
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (165+ words) The Freeman Courier The most notable element of the project now well underway is the framework for the building that will serve as the main entry point into the athletic complex and be used for ticket sales, concessions, and restroom…...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: IN-BETWEEN SERMONS
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1764+ words) A Life That Listened: Meet Bob Engbrecht, Retired Pastor Most people hear thousands of sounds every day but rarely stop to truly listen. There is a difference between hearing noise and paying attention to what is being said beneath it....
AN AMERICAN STORY IN PAINT
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1187+ words) The story of America, which is quickly coming to the forefront as the United States nears the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, isn't nice and tidy. It's far from it." Rather, the journey that began in…...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A VINTAGE LOOK BACK
1+ week, 2+ day ago (188+ words) We know this building as Vintage Vault Floral + Coffee. But it was built as First National Bank 120 years ago and continued as a bank for seven decades. The local bank was established in 1902 by John J. Waltner, Joseph P. Graber, Joseph J. Waltner,…...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SWINGING FOR THE FENCE
1+ week, 3+ day ago (143+ words) The Freeman Courier These three players from the Post 152 Junior Legion baseball team " the 79ers " hit home runs in the team's 11-1 win over Britton-Hecla at The Lily Pad in Menno on Saturday afternoon. Garret Lehr (left) and Tayden Kerrigan (right) all…...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SATURDAY SELECT
1+ week, 4+ day ago (15+ words) The Freeman Courier Source: Heritage Hall Museum & Archives...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ONE FOR THE GIRLS
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (719+ words) I think it's time the girls bring one home." That comment from Malynda Penner came not long after Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy was awarded the consolation championship trophy Saturday afternoon after defeating Redfield in the Class B State Softball Tournament's…...