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Food Pantry

Friday, March 13, 2026

During the month of February, Day County Food Pantry provided food to 107 households totaling 2,920 pounds of goods. Food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski reported the pantry is in need of paper towels, tissues, along with canned baked and green beans.

Anderson’s awarded legacy makers of the year

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, March 7, 2026

BusinessKory and Ali Anderson were recently awarded the Legacy Maker of the Year Award by Inside Success TV. According to Ali Anderson, the award recognizes the hard work behind the 13 businesses that make up Made by Anderson brands.

Bob Grebel turned 83 March 2 and has dedicated his life towards education. He earned three master’s degrees in school administration, guidance counseling and special education. Grebel spent his career trying to stay away from the regular teaching methods and really focused on understanding students and helping them prepare for their futures. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Passion and lifelong dedication to education

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, March 7, 2026

The older generation takes cares of the young and 83-year-old Bob Grebel is a prime example of the older generation caring for the youth. Grebel said he has a passion for education so he spent most of his life learning and teaching within his community.

Webster Police called to a report of a sink hole

News Staff

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Feb. 26 No calls.Feb. 27Arrested individual for probation.Feb. 28Assisted ambulance with medical call; 500 blk. W. 3rd St.Called to check welfare of individual; 1000 blk. E. 3rd St.Vehicle was parked in No Parking zone covered by snow; owner moved it.Arrested driver for DUI on Main Street.

Webster Area School Board holds two executive sessions

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Webster Area School Board met in special session Feb. 20 and entered a four hour executive session for personnel after which no motions were made.The board then held a second special session Feb. 23 which lasted an hour and a half again with no motion being made afterwards.

Catholic Daughters

News Staff

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius X 1827 met with rosary led by officers, Cindy Zenk presiding, flag pledge and singing of “Rock of Ages” led by Karen Jaskulka. Four officers, 11 members and one guest were present.

Webster Area Middle School and High School students of the month for February by grade, from left, are seated, 10th Maryjane Matthews and seventh Kalli Holman; standing, sixth Henlie Hendrickson, 11th Bryn Sippel, 12th Madison Block, ninth Anna Wagner and eighth Avery Kvernevig. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

WAS students recognized

News Staff

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Potential gas leak on main street

News Staff

Friday, February 20, 2026

RePoRt Feb. 12Report of gas smell in business on 700 blk. Main St..Feb. 13Called to check welfare of motorist who didn’t return home; they were located safe.Feb. 14 No calls.Feb. 15Accidental 911 call at 200 blk. E. 5th St.Feb. 16Assisted sheriff’s office with vehicle accident north of town.

Judy Robertson just turned 85 on Valentine’s Day. Robertson said even after all this time, she still loves to talk to people. She explained, being at Sun Dial is fun because they can have visitors and she’s able to talk to everyone who stops by. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Passions will guide your path for life

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 20, 2026

Judy Robertson was born 1941 on Valentines Day in Ironton, Ohio. Robertson was the oldest of eleven kids and she said her family moved around to a few different places until finally having a more permanent home in Texas. Since a young age, Robertson stated she enjoyed dancing and talking to people.

Organizatio+ns

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

Progressive ReadingProgressive Reading Circle met at Carol McFarland’s. Fran Rougemont introduced her daughter, Jamie Mack, executive director of Goss Theater, Watertown. Jamie spoke on the history of the opera house and the variety of programs offered to the community. Jan Ingalls presided.

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