Planning

If you were out and about town this past weekend, you might have seen some signs for the “Turtle Egg Hunt.” This activity is being put on by the Perham Events Committee and started earlier this week. The intention is to get people moving around town by hiding little, green,...

Preparations are underway for the 25th Anniversary Turtle Fest celebration - which will be held Wednesday, June 17 through Sunday, June 21, 2009. The volunteer committee is searching for people to help out, especially in the following areas: *Fundraising *Advertising & Promotion *Entertainment/Music...

Howling emergency sirens have been a frequent eardrum-busting experience this summer, for a couple reasons. The obvious: The Summer of 2008 has had more threatening weather, potential tornados and generally spooky weather than most people in East Otter Tail County can remember. But...

The deadline is approaching for entries in the coloring contest and the "Name the Turtle Fest Turtle" contest. Meanwhile, Perham's Turtle Fest schedule features a packed line-up. Also, 2008 marks the return of the Turtle Fest button--which helps raise funds for the event. More...