Edmore residents rally together ahead of 125th celebration

The Edmore Curling Club is demolished after a recent storm left part of the building collapsed. While the loss of the longtime gathering place is bittersweet for many residents, cleanup efforts continue ahead of Edmore's 125th anniversary celebration July 24-25. Photo courtesy of Amanda Sten

The Edmore Curling Club is demolished after a recent storm left part of the building collapsed. While the loss of the longtime gathering place is bittersweet for many residents, cleanup efforts continue ahead of Edmore's 125th anniversary celebration July 24-25. Photo courtesy of Amanda Sten

The former Lovegren Bar, a familiar landmark for generations of Edmore residents, has been demolished as the community continues cleanup and beautification efforts ahead of its 125th anniversary celebration July 24-25. Photo courtesy of Amanda Sten

The former Lovegren Bar, a familiar landmark for generations of Edmore residents, has been demolished as the community continues cleanup and beautification efforts ahead of its 125th anniversary celebration July 24-25. Photo courtesy of Amanda Sten

EDMORE, N.D. — Residents in Edmore are rolling up their sleeves this summer as they work to spruce up the community ahead of the town's 125th anniversary celebration July 24-25. Community members have been busy tackling a variety of cleanup and improvement projects designed to help the town look its best for returning alumni, former residents and visitors expected to attend the milestone celebrati…