Board votes to award more than $92,700 toward repair or replacement of aging structure. 6:00 pm, Apr. 23, 2021 ×
Waves splash over the Lake Okabena dam in this photo taken Thursday afternoon, April 22, 2021. The crumbling concrete is a source of concern and needs to be repaired or replaced. (Julie Buntjer/The Globe)Julie Buntjer
WORTHINGTON With $204,000 in interest money available to spend on projects that improve water quality within a 12-mile radius of the city of Worthington, members of the E.O. Olson Trust received few options for spending it during their annual meeting Thursday morning.
The five-member board comprised of Nobles County commissioners Bob Demuth and Donald Linssen, Worthington Public Utilities representative Deb Weg, Worthington Mayor Mike Kuhle and citizen member Jack Sliver ultimately dedicated $92,780.35 toward replacement of, or improvements to, the Lake Okabena dam. The amount is equal to the money the city received for the sale of a por
Crystaleyes Jigs attracting anglers and fish alike
WORTHINGTON Crystaleyes Jigs has only been around for three years, but in that time, the glimmering eyes of its products have attracted the attention of fish and anglers from around the continent.
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Swarovski Crystal fishing lures made by John Koller, John Singler and Travis Frazee are shown. (Tim Middagh/Daily Globe)
WORTHINGTON Crystaleyes Jigs has only been around for three years, but in that time, the glimmering eyes of its products have attracted the attention of fish and anglers from around the continent.
The locally owned jig-making company was initially founded by three teachers who worked at Worthington High School. While not all of them are still there, their collaboration remains strong.