The WEM volleyball team placed 3rd in the Class A Minnesopta Showcase Volleyball Tourney which was played Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 at Burnsville. The Bucs defeated MACCRAY, Lewiston-Altura, and Windom Area in pool play. In the Gold Championship bracket, WEM was defeated by Mayer Lutheran, which was their first loss of the season. In the third place match, the Bucs edged Wabasso. Mayer Lutheran is the two-time defending Class A State Champions and are in the same section as WEM (16-1 overall record). The Bucs will host Blooming Prairie Thursday, Sept.
The WEM football team won its 3rd straight game Friday, Sept. 21, shutting out Norwood-Young America 27-0. Wyatt Storch scored a rushing touchdown and returned an interception for a score to lead the Buccaneers. WEM is 3-1 overall and 3-0 in the Blue Sub-District, tied for the top spot with NRHEG and Maple River. WEM will play at NRHEG Friday, Sept. 28. This will be the Panther's Homecoming game. For more on the win over NYA check out the Sept. 27 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
Starla Lynn (Hillman) Johnson, 60, of Waseca died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, those dearest to her heart.
A detour will be going into effect at the intersection of New Prague’s Main Street (Highway 19) and Union Pacific Railroad’s crossings beginning next week. While the sign says it will be Monday, Oct. 1, a press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the detour begins Wednesday, Oct. 3, as crews will be working to replace two railroad crossings for the Union Pacific Railroad located between Highway 21 and Third Avenue Northwest.
Angie Dahle, age 86, of Waterville formerly of Waseca, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 22, 2018 at Traditions in Waterville.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca with Fr. Gregory Leif as Celebrant. Interment followed in Calvary Cemetery.
As officials continue to assess the damages throughout Rice County, they are encountering a significant amount traffic congestion due to high volumes of on lookers in the damaged areas. In a press release to area news outlets, they would like people to stay away from the areas.
A tornado ripped thru the Lake Region area Thursday night, Sept. 20. Numerous trees are down and some damage to buildings has been reported.
The Class A No. 1 rated WEM Buccaneer volleyball team won three more matches last week to imrpoive to 12-0 this season. The Bucs have won 24 straight games, including sweeps of Tri City United, Maple River, and St. Peter last week. WEM will compete in the Class A Showcase Tourney this weekend whiich will feature eight of the top 12 teams in Class A. The tourney will be Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 in Burnsville. For more on the three wins last week, check out the Sept. 20 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
George Alan Vanzee, previously of the Owatonna area, is currently being held in the Ottertail County Jail in Fergus Falls. Vanvee, age 51, has been identified as the individual involved in the January 7th, 2018 break-ins at Tucker's Tavern, Fischer's Corner Bar, and the Thirsty Beaver, all in Elysian. On September 5th, a Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office investigator interviewed Vanzee, who admitted to breaking into the three Elysian bars, looking for money.
WEM junior Jaden Taylor carried the ball eight times for 219 yards and five touchdowns Firday, Sept in a 56-12 Buccaneer win. Brant Melchert scored two rushing touchdowns and Wyatt Storch added another for the Bucs, who rushed for 411 yards and eight touchdowns. The Bucs will travel to Norwood-Young America Friday, Sept. 21 to face the winless Raiders. For more on the GFW win, check out the Sept. 20 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
A new playground has been constructed at Babe Nordmeier Baseball Field in Morristown. Funds for this new play area was donated by the Morristown Commercial Club, Morristown Fire Department, and Morristown Sons of American Legion. A play structure, swing sets, monkey bars, spring riders, and a merry-go-round are among the new items added. Check out the Sept. 20 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the new playgound.
John J. Moore, age 77 left us Tuesday, September 4, 2018. At his side was the one person that brought him comfort, love, and companionship, his wife of 41 years, Dee.
More than 200 households were served during the Thursday, Sept. 13 Tri County Solid Waste Household Disposal event held in Waterville. Nine boxes of latex paint, two boxes of aerosols, six boxes of oil, 3,800 pounds of farm chemicals, and more than 800 light bulbs were among the items collected. The size of the collection boxes were three cubic yards. For more on the collection, check out the Sept. 20 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
Roger W. Ebert, age 80 of Kilkenny died on Monday, September 17, 2018 at his home.
The North Waseca Lutheran Church congregation will celebrate 160 years of worship this Sunday, Sept. 23, with a special service at 10 a.m., various activities, and a noon meal.
The event commemorates the crisp and windy, autumn day in 1858 when a group of 23 Norwegian settlers met on a hill top with a minister from western Wisconsin to form a new congregation on the edge of the prairie.
According to current congregation member Dan Forrest, the pioneers were relatively new to Blooming Grove and Iosco Townships at the time.
