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Staples Fire Chief Scott Braith gave his annual report to the Staples City Council at their Feb. 27 meeting.
He said the fire department had 73 calls in 2017, with 11 grass/brush fires, nine structure fires and five vehicle fires. Eleven calls were to vehicle accidents and seven calls were for...
More than 30 people attended the GiANT Worldwide Leadership Lunch & Lead at NJPA in Staples on Feb. 23, to learn about becoming a more effective leader and creating a healthy culture in their workplace and in their personal life. The event was sponsored by Staples Economic Development Authority...
Mike Hajek’s career at National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) validates his favorite quote from legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks: “Great moments are born from great opportunities.”
A career-ending injury closed the door on a job with a municipal utility in 1997, but Hajek quickly realized a...
Circle Tuesday, March 13, on you calendars. It is the date of the Annual Town Meeting. Unlike voting, the Annual Town Meeting is a true form of direct democracy - allowing residents of the township to meet, voice their opinions and vote on their tax levy. It is also a good way to gauge the...
The City of Staples is considering creating two new tax increment financing (TIF) districts to help new construction projects in the city. One project is an apartment complex planned for Airport Road; the other is an eye care and dental office to be built by Drs. Seth Dokken and Dominic Gagnon.
At...
The Staples City Council did not appear to be convinced of changing the rules for Pine Grove Park for a baseball tournament, as they discussed a proposal at their Feb. 27 meeting.
The Staples Amateur Baseball Association, which has provided major improvements to the baseball field at the park,...
Connor, Ella and Griffin Judd built a snow fort on their day off from school March 5. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
After at least a foot of snow fell throughout the area March 5, business owners in Staples were busy clearing the sidewalks the next morning. Brian Kargel, agent at American Family Insurance, shovels another round of heavy snow in front of his office March 6. Kargel said he had already shoveled...
On Feb. 12, Staples Police were requested to assist BNSF with a male who was riding on a cargo train. Police spoke with the male party who was advised he can not ride on the cargo trains and advised him of trespassing. Police later had contact with the male party and a ride was arranged for him to...
Lakewood Health Care Center, Staples, named their Valentine King and Queen Feb. 22. Crowned King is Richard Dupont, seated left and Queen is Faye Stevens. Also honored as runners-up were Lois Reggie and Alvis Twardowski, right. The Staples-Motley high school Snow Daze court (grades 8-12) made the...
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