July 2024

Wayne State College women’s golf team had three players named to the 2023-24 WGCA (Women’s Golf Coaches Association) All-American Scholar Team announced Monday, July 1, by the coaches’ association office in Coral Springs, Florida.

On Saturday, June 15, roughly eighty local youth anglers competed at Stevensons lake for their shot at one of three trophies. Ethan Salber was quoted saying, “It’s a good turnout… Lots of kids we saw last year are returning.” He went on to say, “The fishing poles and equipment we gave out as prizes last year are being used by the kids today.” A rainy, humid, and blustery day.

Boone County Commissioners adoped a resolution July 8 that will allow zoning setback distances to vary based on signed waiver agreements between property owners. Commissioners on Monday adopted Resolution 2024-15, which allows a reduction in the established distances between rural homes and livestock feeding operations by property owners who agree.

Looking for some great ways to celebrate July 4th this Thursday? You can find them right here in Albion. Albion Area Arts Council and the Albion Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to create 4th on Fourth Street, a community- wide celebration starting at 10 a.m.

Petersburg blood drive coordinators have announced the next blood collection will be Monday, July 22, 2024 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Petersburg American Legion.

In just a few days, the 2024 Boone County Fair will open with country music and entertainment events for the whole family. The 140th annual fair leads off Saturday, July 6, with top country music entertainment in front of the grandstand featuring the Eli Young Band with special guest Walker Montgomery.

The Petersburg Community Club annual carnival was generally well attended despite threating weather in the surrounding area. Emcee for the event was Johnathan Temme who welcomed people to the 67th annual DC Lynch Shows annual carnival.

Petersburg American Legion Post 334 members are reminded that the Legion’s Eat and Meet will be held in the Knotty Pine at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8.

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