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Nine file as candidates for Ortonville School Board
The filing period for candidates seeking seats on the Ortonville School Board, Ortonville City Council and local township and municipal offices closed Tuesday, July 28. The General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Aug 3


Fellows takes reins as Ortonville Athletic Director
ORTONVILLE — Matt Fellows officially began his new role as Athletic Director for the Ortonville School District on Aug. 3.
Aug 3


Health Care Board approves Home Health Care Closure
ORTONVILLE — Ortonville Area Health Services will begin a four to six month transition period to help Home Health clients, families and caregivers move services to other qualified providers in the region following action taken by the Ortonville Area Health Services Health Care Board on Monday, July 28.
Aug 3


BSCB approves SW PIC Joint Powers Agreement
The Big Stone County Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all commissioners present.
Jun 26
Sports


Fellows takes reins as Ortonville Athletic Director
ORTONVILLE — Matt Fellows officially began his new role as Athletic Director for the Ortonville School District on Aug. 3.
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 3


Two Trojan softball players named to All Conference team
TROJAN SOFTBALL TEAM AWARDS were handed out during the end of the year softball awards on Sunday, June 7 at the Ortonville School. Pictured left to right, are Alyana Nelson (Team MVP and Camden Conference All Conference), Emma Eastman ( Best Hustle Award), Alyssa Arndt (Most Improved), Addie Hartman (Golden Slugger Award) and Bailey Merritt (Golden Glove Award and Camden Conference Honorable Mention). Not pictured is Taylor Larson (Trojan Spirit Award).
The Ortonville Independent
Jun 26


Hunter Zahn to participate in Shooting Sports Championship
It has been quite the spring for Hunter Zahn of Ortonville. The 16-year old, son of Josh and Samantha Zahn, is a member of the Ortonville Trap Shooting Team as well as the Big Stone County 4-H Shooting Team.
The Ortonville Independent
Jun 26


Trojan Trap Shooting Team in First Place after week three
The Ortonville High School Spring Trap Shooting team is in first place after the third week of competition. The Trojans compete in Class 3A, Conference 1. Standings and results are shown below after week three.
The Ortonville Independent
May 15


Trojans vs. Ashby Arrows, May 8
Trojan Center Fielder Chase Lovegren swings and hits a two-run home run in their game against the Ashby Arrows on Friday, May 8 in Ashby. The Trojans lost the game, 6-4.
The Ortonville Independent
May 15


Lady Trojans drop games to MACCRAY, Dawson-Boyd
TROJAN OUTFIELDER EMMA EASTMAN slides safely into home plate in their game against the MACCRAY Wolverines on Tuesday, April 28 at Trojan Field. The Trojans lost both games of the doubleheader.
The Ortonville Independent
May 11


Trojan track open season competing at Luverne Meet
The Trojan boys and girls track teams opened their season on Tuesday, April 7, traveling to Luverne for the Luverne Cardinal Relays. Seven teams participated in the meet.
The Ortonville Independent
Apr 22
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