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Stewart C. Mills Jr. was a steadfast patriot and a devoted family man, an outgoing and likable character whose charisma left lasting impressions on everyone from his closest friends and loved ones to his thousands of Mills Fleet Farm and auto dealership employees.

District 9 School Board Candidates Favor Local Search For Superintendent Applicants; See Pandemic Recovery, Elimination Of Social Issues As Critical Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - by Dennis Norwood Prior to Tuesday evening’s District 9 School Board Forum, County Commissioner and former school board member Dr. Steve Highlander iterated that he was looking for someone who will work with the district’s families and the community. As it turned out each of the eight candidates vying for the posi...

Catch a show July 3 or 4 Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 1:00 pm, Jul. 1, 2021 × Fireworks erupt over the Pequot Lakes bobber water tower Friday, July 3. Photo Courtesy of Desera Engholm The following Independence Day fireworks shows will take place at dusk in the Brainerd lakes area: Saturday, July 3 Crosslake: Sand Island on Cross Lake. Pequot Lakes: High school practice field. Best viewing locations are both sides of Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes School and ...

Jake Haapajoki was a 16-year-old Brainerd High School student when he took his own life almost a year ago to everyone's surprise. But he could have been anyone and that is the point of Smiles for Jake. Eryk Haapajoki is Jake's father and director...

Hamilton County Schools Announces 2 New Principals And New Leader For Harrison Bay Future Ready Center Friday, May 7, 2021 Chris James David Cory will be the new principal at East Ridge Elementary School. He previously served as assistant principal at Harrison Elementary School and has 20 years of experience in education.  Prior to joining Hamilton County Schools, Mr. Cory served as a principal for nearly 10 years in California. Before he became a principal, he was an assistant principal...

Lakes Area Music Festival announces 2021 season will be in person “Last year in our 2020 season we were one of the first and only music festivals to produce a full season of concerts (virtually),” Scott Lykins said. “This season, were on the cutting edge again as being one of the first organizations to present live concerts of orchestra and opera.” 12:00 pm, May 5, 2021 × German Conductor Christian Reif conducts a past Lakes Area Music Festival concert. Reif was n...

How Raquetta Dotley Went From Boone-Hysinger To A Seat On The City Council Monday, May 3, 2021 - by John Shearer Raquetta Dotley Newly elected City Council member Raquetta Dotley’s early life in Chattanooga included living in the Boone-Hysinger, later Harriet Tubman, housing project off Roanoke Avenue in East Chattanooga.   But in just a few years, she has gone from being part of a family in slight need to someone who is ready to help lead.   On March 2, she edged Ken Hays, the former...

Hamilton County Schools Announce New Principals Thursday, April 22, 2021 Dr. Sarah Lane As the district looks to the 2021-2022 school year, Hamilton County Schools announced several personnel updates Thursday, including new principals.  Crystal Sorrells has been named the principal at Brainerd High School. She previously served as principal of East Ridge High School and was named 2021 Principal of the Year for Hamilton County Schools.  Ms. Sorrells, a Brainerd High School graduate, has...

Hamilton County Schools Announces New Principals Thursday, April 22, 2021 Dr. Sarah Lane As the district looks to the 2021-2022 school year, Hamilton County Schools announced several personnel updates Thursday, including new principals.  Crystal Sorrells has been named the principal at Brainerd High School. She previously served as principal of East Ridge High School and was named 2021 Principal of the Year for Hamilton County Schools.  Ms. Sorrells, a Brainerd High School graduate, ha...

Brooke Newman, Grand Rapids, Minn., has received a $4,000 Larry D. Dahlsad Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she is majoring in Finance. Brooke is a graduate of Brainerd