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FA SOCCER TEAM TAKES OUT HOT SPRINGS 5-1

By News Staff

September 9, 2023

Playing at home Friday evening, Freeman Academy built a 2-0 lead at the half and came away with a 5-1 victory over Hot Springs in Sept. 8 soccer actio...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: PARK VIEW

By News Staff

September 8, 2023

This photo shows Lion's Park located one block west of the 300 block of Main Street in Freeman. This was the location of Freeman Public School from 19...

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Death Notice: Rosella Glanzer

By News Staff

September 7, 2023

Rosella Glanzer, 90, of Freeman, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral service will take place Saturday, Sept. 9 at ...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SEEN OVERHEAD

By News Staff

September 7, 2023

Cross-country runners finish the course at the Freeman Prairie Arboretum Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6. It was the Freeman Academy/Marion Cross Country...

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SEPT. 5 VOLLEYBALL REPORT: FLYERS WIN; ‘CATS, WOLVES LOSE

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

Freeman 3, Centerville 1 The Freeman High School volleyball won its fourth match in a row with a 3-1 home victory over Centerville Tuesday night, Sept...

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TRAPPERS NIPPED BY RUSTLERS

Ulmer throws for 197 yards â 86 to Logan Sayler

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

Miller/Highmore-Harrold scored first and Scotland/Menno answered, but the Rustlers maintained a one-touchdown lead throughout the game en route to a 2...

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REMEMBERING THE 1923 TABERNACLE

As part of Freeman playing host to the General Mennonite Conference of North America 100 years ago, a temporary building was constructed to house the meetings. Here's a look back at an obscure piece of history.

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

Remembering the Mennonite General Conference JEREMY WALTNER - PUBLISHER Tabernacle 1: a house of worship specifically: a large building or tent used f...

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FHS HOMECOMING: CELEBRATING WITH ‘APPS’

Coronation Monday at 7 p.m.; Phoenix take on Howard on Sept. 15

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

“Phone Apps” will be the theme of this year’s homecoming parade being planned in conjunction with Freeman High School’s celebration of Flyer Pride nex...

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MENNO HOMECOMING: ‘DISNEY’ ON DISPLAY

Coronation Monday at 7:30 p.m.; Trappers play Baltic in Sept. 15 battle

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

A Disney-themed set of days under the slogan “Make Your Dreams Come True” will be arriving in Menno next week when the school and community celebrates...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ANOTHER ROYAL PHOTO

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

Freeman Public isn't the only school district celebrating homecoming next week. The Menno community will also be enjoying a week of school pride start...

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SPECIAL REPORT: FUTURE OF GROWING DREAMS IN QUESTION

By Jeremy Waltner

November 20, 2024

Longtime preschool/daycare center facing crisis; will close if new path forward isn’t found — and soon Six young children wiggled and squirmed as they...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CLOSING TIME

By Jeremy Waltner

November 6, 2024

Tim & Becky Wiese announce decision this week; 81 Metal Art will continue One of Freeman’s “mom and pop shops” is closing its doors. Tim and Becky Wie...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MOMENT IN TIME

By Jeremy Waltner

October 27, 2024

This shows the moment that SDHSAA executive director Dan Swartos confirmed that Freeman Academy/Marion senior Finley McConniel had won the 2024 Class ...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: HONORED FOR SERVICE

By Jeremy Waltner

November 3, 2024

Sonja Waltner and Sheila Wipf, who along with Iwona Lewter are music teachers at Freeman Public Schools, were recognized for their years of service Sa...

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PHOENIX WIN AT HILL CITY: FULL REPORT

By Jeremy Waltner

October 31, 2024

Players and coaches from Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy knew that Hill City was an explosive football team capable of scoring quickly and often — a te...

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