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Wood River journalism students compete well at state

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 2:17pm

“We had a successful trip to state journalism,” said Wood River Rural High School journalism advisor Grant Johnson of the state meet held a Northeast Community College in Norfolk on Monday, April 27. “Lila Morse brought home fifth place in Class C Advertisement and Rose Bredthauer competed in Unified Action Photography and was awarded a gold medal (every unified participant received a medal and feedback). Rose and Shaylee Meister co-competed in Unified Sports Feature Writing and were awarded a gold medal. Pictured are, left to right, advisor Grant Johnson, Rose Bredthauer, and Lila Morse. Not pictured is Shaylee Meister. (–courtesy photo)

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A scene from the Lighthouse team comedy “How to Play Pickleball” video now streaming!

Wood River Lighthouse student team leading the way on Go Big GIVE project

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:58am

The student led Wood River Lighthouse team has taken on the challenge raising funds for community pickleball courts in Wood River. With the guidance of their teachers, Elizabeth Troyer- Miller and the Wood River Vision 20/20 Board, the students have started their fundraising campaign with fun social media posts introducing their campaign, and rules of the pickleball sport.

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Emily Wiehn awarded Osborne Legacy Scholarship

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:58am

Shelton senior Emily Wiehn is the recipient of the Hastings College TeamMates Osborne Legacy Scholarship for the upcoming school year in 2026-27. The scholarship covers full tuition for four years. Emily and her Shelton TeamMate Dee Dee Muhlbach (above, left) have been meeting together for eight years, beginning when Emily was in fifth grade. Emily and Dee Dee plan to continue meeting through the TeamMates post secondary program. Emily has also joined the dance team at Hastings College. (—Clipper photo by Steve Glenn)