The Rock County Sheriff’s Office will purchase 16 new handguns after receiving approval from county commissioners during their April 7 meeting. 

Sheriff Sorenson said the request is part of his effort to standardize the firearms issued to deputies. 

H-BC boys’ and girls’ golf teams both finished in third place at the Farmers Golf and Health Club in Sanborn, Minnesota, Thursday, April 9.

The boys finished in third place with a team score of 210 in the 9-hole, par 36 meet.

 Following Luverne Superintendent Craig Oftedahls’ retirement announcement, the school board plans to retain Oftedahl in the role following his official retirement. 

The number of expansions and new permits for feedlots in Rock County is remaining steady, though the numbers still haven’t recovered to pre-pandemic levels. 

The Rock County Historical Society last week announced the induction of six new members to the Rock County Hall of Fame. 

Join the naturalist for Blue Mounds Birding for up to a one-mile walk to practice birding skills from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18 and 25. Dress for the weather including good walking shoes. Bring your binoculars if you have them (some will be available).

Dear Editor, parents, friends and neighbors 

The last few weeks I’ve noticed while I binge watch television, that there’s a new commercial that comes on repeatedly-online/phone app gambling. 

To the Editor: 

Pete Hegseth was appointed to the post of Secretary of Defense (not War) by President Trump, and serves at the pleasure of the president. 

To the Editor: 

I thoroughly enjoyed Lori’s article in the April 2 Star Herald titled “Adrift in unchartered waters.” 

Myself being a word lover more often than not, meanings go right over my head. 

I just simply appreciated Lori’s article.