Millville

Legion presents awards for membership goals

Jun 26, 2019

At its monthly meeting on June 6, two American Legion Post 579 members received awards. Membership director Dick Grobe (right) was presented with the post’s All Time High Membership Goal and past commander Gary Balcome (center) was presented with the post’s 2019 Membership Goal. The awards were...

Legion presents Blue Star banner

Jun 12, 2019

Recently Millville American Post 579 membership director Dick Grobe (left) presented a Blue Star Banner to Denay Kelly, whose son Jacob Kelsey is serving in the Armed Forces. “Blue Star Banners are displayed in the front window of their homes which shows the family’s pride in their loved one...

50-year American Legion awards

Jun 12, 2019

50-year American Legion membership awards were presented to brothers Larry and Lee Leonhardt by Millville American Legion Post 579 commander Don Sexton and membership director Dick Grobe following the Memorial Day program on May 27. Both Larry and Lee are Vietnam veterans. From left: Grobe, Lee...

Millville Valley River Days fundraiser is April 13

Apr 10, 2019

Millville Valley River Days is holding a fundraiser Saturday, April 13, at the Millville American Legion. Events run from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. A craft sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An Easter egg hunt will be held at Millville Park at 10 a.m. Lunch will be available from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m...

Sportsman’s donates to veterans van program

Jan 9, 2019

Wabasha County Veterans Service Officer Nate Pelz (left) accepts a $500 check from Don Springer, member of the Millville Sportsman’s Club, at the Dec. 26 Wabasha County board meeting. The money will be used for the Veterans Van Transporation Program.

Valley River Days is this weekend in Millville

Aug 8, 2018

Millville’s annual summer festival, Valley River Days, returns to the city Aug. 11 and 12. Saturday events include a horseshoe tournament at the horseshoe pit by the Legion at 10:30 a.m. (sign-up at 10 a.m.); beanbag tournament on Main Street at 1 p.m. (sign-up at noon), bingo presented by Grace...

Memorial Day is about selflessness

May 31, 2018

Scenes from area memorial day observances.

Millville Memorial Day Program

May 24, 2018

A Memorial Day Observance program at Millville Cemetery featuring the Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School band.

Wabasha County is now a 'Purple Heart County'

Apr 26, 2018

It’s now official – Wabasha County is a Purple Heart County. In action taken at their regular meeting on April 17, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to designate Wabasha County as a Purple Heart County. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator...

River Days fundraiser is March 17 in Millville

Mar 14, 2018

A fundraiser for the Millville Valley River Days festival in Millville is planned for March 17 at the Millville American Legion Post. Events include a craft sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., an Easter egg hunt at Milllvillve Park beginning at 10 a.m., a lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bingo from 4 p.m. to...