October 2022
Volunteers gather in Montevideo to package food for those in need
Old National Bank celebrated its first Better Together Volunteer Days on Sept. 28 and 29. The two-day event provided team members across Old National’s seven-state footprint the opportunity to volunteer together in the communities where they live and work. During the event, 1,572 ONB team members served 110 organizations by volunteering more than 5,300 hours. There were also virtual volunteer opportunities for those who could not participate in person.
Montevideo takes 3rd in YME invitational
The Montevideo boys and girls Cross Country teams traveled to the Yellow Medicine East Invitational at the Granite Run Golf Course last week. The boys team took the 3rd place spot with a final score of 80.
GUESS WHO?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
Colder air pushes a freeze across the state
A warm airmass has been with us for the best several days. We have had the clouds hanging around at times too along with some light rain off and on. A southerly flow has been pulling in the mild air, but it is also pulling in some moisture at times. The moisture has helped with the wildfire concerns that can be quite high this time of the year.
CCM Health ranked 38th Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare
CCM Health was selected earlier this year by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2022. During the Best Places to Work in Healthcare awards gala held in Nashville, Tennessee on September 29, 2022, CCM Health was awarded the 38th best place to work in health care in the provider category.
COURT NEWS
Shoemaker, Thomas Paul, Good Thunder; Offense date 8/13/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/27/22 Guilty; Disposition 9/27/22 Convicted; Court Decision 9/27/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, October 13th: WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs 3rd annual Bids Against Abuse Silent Auction. Live event will also be held from 5-8 p.m. at Brau Brothers Brewing Company, Marshall. More information inside this weeks edition of the newspaper.
Emily Olson joins Wing Bain as a new funeral director
Wing Bain Funeral Home has a new funeral director in its midst. Emily Olson, born and raised in the Montevideo area, has officially come on board to Wing Bain officially as of September 1st as a new funeral director. Olson and her boss, Sherri Stamps, sat down to discuss Olson’s new position and how she found her way to mortuary science.