Milbank Middle School sixth and seventh grade students are using books and reading to connect with students across the globe. The Global Read Aloud was created six years ago by a teacher in Wisconsin, Pernille Ripp, and has grown to nearly one million students this year. “The goal is... Read more
Twelve-year-old Korbin Leddy issued a challenge for youth across the state to donate excess fruits and vegetables to local food pantries. He called his project Share the Harvest. Leddy’s 4-H club, Madison Junior Livestock, donated their produce to the Grant County Food Pantry. The top contributors were awarded a... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club inducted three new members Thursday, October 20, during their regular meeting at the State Auto cafeteria. Receiving their membership certificates were Kayla Pinkert, Ashley Frerichs, and Dana Junker. Chelsy Baugh served as the Toastmaster, Jessica Roggenbuck was the speaker, and Dana Junker was the table... Read more
What motivates a 16 year-old to move halfway across the world to live without their family and friends for an entire year? Carolin Klettke, a German exchange student at MHS, said, ” I want to learn the language and culture, meet new people, experience American life, and see the... Read more
The Milbank High School chorus presented their fall concert on October 17, in the MHS theatre. Musicians from the community also performed. “Because the MHS marching band is busy with their marching season every fall, the choir puts on its own concert,” explained MHS chorus director Miriam Schwenn. “During... Read more
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School completed their first community service project of the year. Their aid will go to people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The sixth grade students donated money to purchase items from Family Dollar in Milbank. Seventh and eighth grade students... Read more
Families needing help with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to apply for the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree gives clothes and toys to families who otherwise would not receive Christmas presents. Donations provided nearly 200 children with gifts last year. Applications... Read more
Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank will praise God with a German Hymn Fest Sunday, October 23, during the 10:30 a.m. service. “We will celebrate God’s love for us in Christ and sing some of our favorite old hymns,” stated Senior Pastor Bill Cornelius. After the service, the church will... Read more
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Madison Bulldogs. To see live updates and photos from the game, scroll below. Live Updates from The Valley Express Read more
Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Cub Scout Pack 38, and their families, begin the annual Scouting for Food and Sight Drive Saturday, October 22. This year’s drive is a two-part event. First, on Saturday morning October 22, the scouts will go door-to-door in Milbank to place door hangers.... Read more
