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Students in Amanda Olson’s art class at Motley-Staples Middle School have once again added color to downtown Motley. This is the second year that the sixth and seventh graders have created art out of plastic bottles and containers and hung it out on power line poles along Hwy 10. Olson said they...
The June Fest Pedal Pull had 48 contestants competing on June 16 in Motley. The top three finishers can go on to the state pull on Sept. 8 in Hutchinson.
Following are the top three placers in each age group:
Age 3: 1. Evan Lehner, Motley, 3’6”; 2. Noah Nelson, Cushing, 3’5”; 3. Sawyer Hirschey,...
Dustin Converse, 11; Colton Converse, 14; Caden Mrazek, 13; all of Motley, were participants in the 4-H sheep competition at the recent Motley Fair. The cousins, who recently started their own business called MC2 Sheep Company, said they received a number of first, second and third place ribbons...
Zachary Lenz, 12, of Browerville, made sure his Guernsey cow, Charlie, had plenty of water at the Motley Fair June 16. Lenz is in 4-H and participated in the cattle competition.
Rocky Fratzke, 15, of Motley, received a grand champion ribbon at the Motley Fair, for his artwork. Fratzke, who attends Pillager High School, said he has always enjoyed drawing and has learned a lot from his art teachers at school. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
June 13 - The MCSO responded to a two-vehicle accident at Cottonwood Rd and 60th Ave. in Cushing. No injuries reported.
June 11 - The MCSO received a report of a burglary at...
Sixty-eight children participated in the one-mile Fun Run event in Motley June 16, part of the annual June Fest. The run was postponed for about 15 minutes due to heavy rains earlier that morning, but it had mostly stopped raining at the start of the race. Pictured, from left, are cousins William...
With over 70 entries in the June Fest Parade, there was plenty of candy for children to collect during the course of the event in Motley June 16. The parade featured a variety of floats, including vintage vehicles and tractors, horses, members of the high school orchestra, area churches and...
The Motley Fire Department hosted ‘Water Wars’ at June Fest, held in Motley June 16. In addition to providing a fun activity for children, the event helped keep them cool on a hot and humid afternoon. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)
A variety of food vendors were at the recent June Fest event in Motley. Pictured above, Michael Becker, 14, of Motley enjoyed kettle corn and a pickle on a stick.
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