Pages from the Past: June 18, 2020

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By Travis G. Grimler

June 18, 2020 at 12:00 AM

60 years ago, June 7, 1960

(Headline) Why is the river so low?

Stabilization of some of the streets in the village began Wednesday, which promises to be a pleasant relief for the drivers of automobiles. The work of the Casper Construction is progressing quite rapidly despite the fact they were forced to close operations in the northeast section of the village as water flowed into the trenches faster than they could dig and lay pipe.

50 years ago, June 18, 1970

(Headline) Powers Township Hall dedicated Sunday

The Moonlight Madness night, sponsored by the Pine River Chamber of Commerce last Friday evening, was a successful event in spite of somewhat adverse cooperation by the weather man.

25 years ago, June 15, 1995

(Headline) Dairy Queen owner appears on telethon

(Headline) Sater earns 437 accelerated reader points

10 years ago, June 17, 2010

(Headline) Pine River City Council: Third Street to be one way between Parker, Murray

- Compiled by Travis Grimler, Staff Writer

By Travis G. Grimler

Travis Grimler began work at the Echo Journal Jan. 2 of 2013 while the publication was still split in two as the Pine River Journal and Lake Country Echo. He is a full time reporter/photographer/videographer for the paper and operates primarily out of the northern stretch of the coverage area (Hackensack to Jenkins).