July 2024

BCHC has ‘Rock Steady’ boxing for those battling Parkinson’s

2 years ago By News Staff

Rock Steady Boxing, a unique exercise program, based on training used by boxing pros, and adapted to people with Parkinson’s disease, will now be available at Boone County Health Center.

GLOVING UP -- Alicia Fritschle, COTA, helps patient with his gloves in preparation for a Rock Steady Boxing session..

County Fair underway with big weekend crowds

2 years ago By News Staff

Delayed. The carnival was held only Tuesday and Wednesday due to the damp conditions on Monday.

Two place at nationals

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone Central Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members returned last week with hardware from their national conference held in Orlando, Florida. Boone Central’s team of Taylor Beierman, left, and Hannah Krohn earned 10th place in the broadcast journalism competition there.

PCC Club reviews Carnival Days

2 years ago By Helen Baumgartner

Discussion topics at the Petersburg Community Club July meeting included Carnival Days. Allen Thorberg stated DC Lynch reported lower sales then 2023 which had been an above average year.

Petersburg wins Best of Theme in fair parade

2 years ago By News Staff

Petersburg Community Club’s parade float won the Best of Theme first place award at the Boone County Fair Parade Sunday. The community float fit well with this year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights.”

BRAN votes to give Petersburg scholarships

2 years ago By Submitted Article

Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), recently announced its riders voted Petersburg the “Best Community” during the 42nd annual event. The award is a $1,500 scholarship that will be designated to Petersburg students who are or will be attending Nebraska trade schools, colleges or universities.