Memorial Day services were held on May 29 in both Morris and Hancock. The Morris service took place at the National Guard Armory starting at 9 a.m. and continued at the cemetery. The Hancock service started at 10 a.m. at Lakeside Cemetery. In Morris, at the armory, Jerome Hanson spoke to the crowd about his …
People deal with grief in different ways. Some hold it inside and deal with it quietly. Others may be more open with their pain and allow others to help. While there are different ways of dealing with loss, there are also different ways to honor your loved one. Two families, with ties to Stevens County, …
Kevin Hines is one of only 36 people who have survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge near San Francisco. Of those 36, 25 are still alive and only five are able to stand or walk. The Coast Guardsmen that rescued him told him that they had pulled 26 dead bodies out of the water …
Suicide survivor shares his story of dealing with depression Read More »
One year ago, on May 12, Stevens County was hit by a huge storm that caused millions of dollars in damage. The storm brought up to 100 mile per hour wind and was later categorized as a Derecho. Power was out in the county for days. During the last year, many Stevens County governing officials …
By Thomas Hiatt In her short time here in Morris, Sami Clear has already acted in the capacity of both manager of Pomme de Terre Foods and volunteer coordinator at the Stevens County Humane Society. This experience in governing organizations goes all the way back to cashiering at her parents’ thrift store in St. Cloud …
Sami Clear: Multi-tasking extraordinaire at the Stevens County Humane Society Read More »
Due to an unexpected power outage at the printer, the May 2nd edition of the Stevens County Times will be delayed. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Taryn Paul was 15 years old when a tragic car accident took her life. However, from heryoung life, three other people were given a chance to live and be healthy. But mostimportantly, Taryn’s spirit lives on in hundreds.Taryn was a typical teenager who loved life. She was always trying to make a difference inthe lives …
Taryn Paul’s life lives on through precious gift to others Read More »
During a contested omnibus hearing in Stevens County 8th Judicial District Court last Thursday, the attorney for Crystal Rose Searle submitted four motions including one to have the charges against his client dismissed. Attorney Kent Marshall claims that there is a lack of probable cause to believe she committed the offenses with which she is …
Crystal Searle’s attorney asks to have charges dismissed Read More »
A public hearing was held during the March 21 Stevens County Commissioners meeting to allow for public input on petitions from landowners wishing to connect to two county ditches. Landowners who are in a watershed area of a particular ditch system but are not benefiting from the system or in other words not paying ditch …
County Commissioners approve two petitions for ditch use Read More »
The daycare situation in the county was again a topic of discussion for the Stevens County Commissioners at the regular meeting on February 21. County Administrator Rebecca Young reported on the construction progress at the new pods and also presented a request for donations from the Morris Area Child Care Center (MACCC) which is doing …
