May 2024

Getting a new book just got a lot cooler for TeamMates mentees at Boone Central Middle School. That’s because the school recently received a grant through the TeamMates organization to purchase and install a new book vending machine in the school.

Shelby Wetovick, a native of the Fullerton area, has been hired as the new Economic Development and Housing Program Director for the City of Albion. The hiring was to be confirmed by the Albion City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, May 14.

Joseph “Joe” Melvin Henn, Jr., 75, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Joseph, son of Joseph Melvin and Virgina Mary (Koskovich) Henn, Sr., was born on Oct.

Last week, Fire Chief Baumgartner (left) and Assistant Chief Salber attached a warning siren to a pole located at the site of the Fangman irrigation well near Raeville. The siren will sound allowing residents and the surrounding area time to get to a safe place if a tornado does approach.

At the May Petersburg Community Club meeting, President Danielle Koch presented a First Dollar plaque to Nick Pelster, owner of P23Ag, LLC, Beck’s. Pelster is a Boone Central, Northeast Community College and Northwest Missouri State University graduate in agronomy.

With the season rapidly moving on, some farmers by May 8, south of Petersburg, were attempting to get their crop into the ground following the recent rains. Much of the corn crop has been planted, although some were washed under or washed out due to heavier rains in some areas.

Four graduating seniors were honored with special music awards at the Boone Central Fine Arts Banquet Monday night, May 6.

Boone County Foundation Fund Advisory Committee announced this week it has awarded $22,010 to 15 county nonprofit organizations for 2024. This total represents an increase of more than $5,000 from last year’s total of $17,000.