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  • Kindergarten graduates

    Kindergarten graduates

    Phelps kindergarten graduation for the Class of 2033 was held recently in the commons area. Eleven students graduated under the direction of Leslie Miles. Miles started the ceremony with the welcome, followed by the students dancing to the Dynamite song, the commencement address and an iMovie of class memories created by Miles. Miles also
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  • Phelps grads receive awards totaling $20,000

    Local scholarships totaling more than $20,000 were awarded to Phelps High School graduates at the recent 2021 ceremony. 
    Jason Pertile, director of Student Activities and Learning, before announcing awards thanked all of the local organizations that have supported and continue their support of
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  • Music on the Lake events start Wednesday

    The Phelps Chamber of Commerce announced its new event this summer, Music on The Lake, which will be held at the Lakeside Pines park in downtown Phelps. 

    The chamber is partnering with
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  • Lake association schedules summer kickoff gathering

    The North and South Twin Lakes Riparian Association (NSTLRA) is having a “Welcome to Summer” gathering Saturday, June 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the lakeshore park in Phelps.  
    There will be live music with
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  • Vets honored

    Vets honored

    The Phelps community gathered to honor fallen soldiers at the annual Memorial Day service at the Phelps Cemetery, organized by Steve Waier. Norm Mesun read the opening prayer and benediction and Veterans of Foreign Wars AmVets Post 8400 of Land O' Lakes posted the colors. The national anthem was sung by
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  • Rummage sale deadline fast approaching

    The Phelps Rummage-A-Rama sale is planned for Saturday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

    Anyone who would like to be included in the rummage sale can pick up an entry form at Phelps Convenience Center, Northern Exposure or
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  • Road cleanup

    Road cleanup

    Members of the Phelps Student Council, under the direction of teacher Kevin Grafwallner, recently participated in the spring road cleanup. Every spring and fall, student council members pick up trash along Highway 17 north of town. Taking part this year are students, from left, Brooke Andersen, Haylee Barnekow, Sara Szuta and Kayla Wilson. —Contributed Photo
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  • Ellis Library reopens limited hours to public

    The Eleanor Ellis Public Library in Phelps has reopened to the public after an extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    The library will be open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and curbside pickup will be offered Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to
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  • Flag retirement ceremony slated

    The 15th annual flag retirement ceremony, coordinated by Dan and Connie Swiecichowski, is scheduled for Monday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at Sand Lake Pub on Highway 17 in Phelps.  

    The Veterans of Foreign Wars and AmVets Post #8400 will post the colors.  Attendees should take along any tattered flag that they would like to retire. 
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  • Club donates

    Club donates

    The Phelps-Land O’ Lakes Lions Club recently donated $2,000 to Lions Clubs International Foundation, represented by Lions club member Rollie Alger, left, and Brian Blank. The club has requested its donation be applied to Leader Dogs for the Blind, Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Lions Camp and the Wisconsin Lions Pride Campaign. For information on the club, contact
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