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At a budget meeting lasting nearly three hours Aug. 20, the Motley City Council and the city’s department heads looked over the proposed 2019 budget and levy; and determined possible ways to decrease both. The 2019 proposed total levy, as presented by City Clerk/Treasurer Lacey Smieja, is $414,916...
Climate disasters, fires, war, political conflicts and neglect put manuscripts in danger of destruction. Manuscripts are books or documents that are written by hand, so each one is unique. Because of their rarity and historic value, manuscripts can also be targets for theft and illegal export. Once...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following: Aug. 2 - 8 - The MPD issued nine speeding citations. Aug. 4 - The MPD issued a citation to Daniel Johnson, 62, for unlawful parking in a handicapped parking space. Aug. 3 - The...
Jason Borash (center) was promoted to Police Chief for the Motley Police Department (MPD) on Aug. 13. He is pictured with Mayor Al Yoder (left) and council member Pat O’Regan, who also serves as the council liaison to the police department. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
It’s official. Jason Borash is the new Chief of Police for the City of Motley. Borash, who has been serving as the city’s Interim Police Chief since May 31, was promoted to chief at the Motley City Council’s regular meeting Aug. 13. The decision to hire Borash was unanimous. Prior to their vote,...
Lucas Niemi found a comfortable branch to sit in at the community picnic in Motley July 11. The free picnics, held once a month at Converse Park during the summer, were sponsored by the Motley Free Methodist Church. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)  
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following: July 26 - Aug. 1 - The MPD issued 10 speeding citations.  July 29 - The MPD responded to a report of a vehicle on fire at BRICKS Travel Center, Motley. It turned out that the...
Two people sustained minor injuries as the result of a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 10 in Motley Aug. 6. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., one mile south of Motley in Motley Township. Their report states that 23-year-old Thomas Holker of...
Nine-year-old Kahlan Johnson of Fort Ripley spent some time befriending an alpaca at the petting zoo in Cushing Aug. 3, one of several children’s activities offered during Summerfest. She attended the event with her grandma Robin Johnson and great-grandma Pat Biddle, both of Motley. The petting zoo...
Don and Jeanette Wippler of Cushing enjoyed the sweet corn and barbecued turkey meal at the Scandia Valley Fire Hall during last weekend’s Summerfest in Cushing. The annual Firemen’s BBQ was a fundraiser for the Scandia Valley Fire Department. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)  
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following: July 25 - The MPD issued a citation to Julie Leaks, 61, for not moving over for an emergency vehicle. July 19 - 23 - The MPD issued 12 speeding citations.  July 2 - The MPD...

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