Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Snowmaking equipment expands Skeetawk’s ability to serve outdoor rec enthusiasts
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation For decades, Mat-Su Borough ski buffs dreamed of downhill skiing
Valley Charities seeks assistance with growing donations
By Randi Perlman Valley Voices Just like the population of the Mat-Su Borough, the Valley’s iconic turn-A-
REACH 907 executive director honored
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman REACH 907 founder and executive director Rachel Olson recently received the 2025 Who’s
Special Santa program brings Christmas joy to local families
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation For more than a quarter century, the Mat-Su Special Santa
United Way Mat-Su Tool Library provides equipment for community
By Maria Beck For the Frontiersman Earlier this year, United Way Mat-Su founded the Tool Library, providing essential tools
Shaping your community
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Community planning often goes unnoticed by many residents. However, getting involved in the planning
News briefs: Murkowski, Sullivan to hold joint hearing in Wasilla
Frontiersman staff Senators to hold joint hearing in Wasilla U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan will host a
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Workshop to teach artificial insemination of cattle Learn the fundamentals of cattle artificial insemination at the Matanuska Experiment Farm Aug.
Volunteer awards a time to recognize good
By Sandy Parnell Spectrum Since the First Lady Volunteer Awards were founded by Bella Hammond a quarter century ago, hundreds
Mat-Su Christmas charities unite
By Elsie O’Bryan, Donna Anthony and Mari Jo Parks In our community, we are blessed to have three organizations
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DONATIONS/ VOLUNTEERS • ALASKA FAMILY SERVICES, 746-6273. Volunteer applications are being accepted for adults who would like to provide life
Volunteer earns trip
WASILLA — A local 13-year-old is one of two Alaska youth volunteers in contention for the national 2012 The