Wednesday morning was a big moment for Menno senior Ashton Massey, who ceremoniously signed a letter of intent to commit to track and field at Augustana University. The standout is pictured with her parents, Stacy and Frank (left); her track and field coaches, Ryan Liebl and Kari Zeeb (right); and K...

The flags at the Freeman Area Veteran's Memorial have seen plenty of action the past 24 hours as high winds have accompanied above-average temperatures. The mild weather and breezy conditions are expected to continue through the week, with wet and cooler weather expected to start the week of Thanksg...

The Freeman Area Children’s Choir stands assembled on the platform at the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church Sunday night, Nov. 12, as director Amber Bradley and assistant director Iwona Lewter share words of welcome. The fall concert was received by an audience that filled the church sanctuary and include...

A combine makes its way through a field near the Freeman City Cemetery located one mile west of the Prairie Arboretum. The fall weather continues to favor fieldwork as the agricultural community wraps up a solid harvest.

These nine veterans with ties to the Menno community were recognized with Quilts of Honor and Quilts of Valor during a special Veteran's Day observance at Menno High School Friday afternoon, Nov. 10 — one day before the traditional federal holiday set aside to remember those who served in the Armed ...

Freeman Academy students Jessica Paschal and Arianne Fink act out a scene in "Robin Hood The Musical" during the Thursday afternoon dress rehearsal of the comedy in two acts. Paschal plays the animated and enthusiastic wife of the sheriff and Fink plays the part of Solome, her quirky daughter; both ...

The first gifts that will be donated to the Bethany Food Pantry in advance of Christmas have arrived at The Courier office in downtown Freeman. Over the next few weeks, the public is invited to contribute to this Community ToyBox Toy Drive, which The Courier has spearheaded since 2016. New or homema...

Matt Donlan (maroon shirt), a member of the Marion School Board, visits with a group of patrons during a series of tours of the Marion school complex during a special informational meeting Monday night, Nov. 6. This was taken looking through a doorway from the old gymnasium, which is part of a piece...

This photo shows a portion of the clock face on the towering timepiece that has long been associated with Freeman's Merchants State Bank, an independent financial institution that goes back to 1899. The bank was originally located on the block north of its current location, in a building that would,...

Freeman Academy students Liam Ortman, Madelyn Anderson and Estelle Waltner rehearse a scene from “Robin Hood The Musical” on the Pioneer Hall stage after school on Tuesday. Ortman plays the title character, Anderson is Maid Marian and Waltner plays the part of Annabelle in the timeless classic that ...