December 2025

Caroling shares season with neighbors

8 months ago By News Staff

Body Despite Saturday nights 2-degree temperature, a group of Petersburg Christmas carolers boarded the Rae Valley Heritage’s open air trolly to wish residents a merry Christmas. Due to the biting cold caroling time was shortened somewhat.

Those taking part were Tyson and Kaitlin Lodge, Nate and Jen Thieman, Jesse and Brook Rutterbush, Charlie and Kayla Streich and Jim and Jennifer Leifeld. Not pictured Helen Baumgartner

Big Give number totals continue rolling upward

8 months ago By From The Big Give

Body During the 12th annual Boone County Big Give, 37 Boone County charitable organizations raised awareness and funds to support key projects. During December 1 through December 6, more than $426,000 was raised–bringing the 12-year total to just under $3.

William L. Reynoldson, 78

8 months ago By News Staff

Body Celebration of life for William (Bill) L. Reynoldson, 78, formerly of Albion, will be held at a date to be determined.

Brandon Finkral, 45

8 months ago By News Staff

Body A Mass of Christian Burial for Brandon Finkral, 45, of Columbus was held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Holy Family Church in Lindsay. Rev.

Fred. C Spooner, Jr. 86

8 months ago By News Staff

Body A Memorial Service for Fred C. Spooner Jr., 86, of Albion, was held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Saving Grace Bible Church in Albion.

Harry E. Cunningham, 82

8 months ago By News Staff

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Harry E. Cunningham, 82, of Petersburg, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St.

Lady Cards mark first loss of season

8 months ago By Darren Wright

Body The Boone Central Cardinals turned to a tougher slate of competition in week two with three opponents boasting undefeated or one loss seasons coming in.

Big Give totals top $360,000

8 months ago By News Staff

Body Preliminary results for this year’s Boone County Big Give marked donations totalling more than $360,000 from the week-long event. The website indiciated that the $363,254.22 in preliminary totals, coming in from 1,398 total donors, as posted online.

Dittmer joins County as new deputy

8 months ago By News Staff

Body The Boone County Sheriff’s office introduced a new officer on social media last week, as Bo Dittmer joined the county police force. Dittmer recently moved to Boone County, and is originally from the Clarks area.

Boone County Health noted for records system upgrade

8 months ago By From Bchc

Body Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has earned nationwide recognition for transforming how it delivers care through advanced population health technology. This modernization is improving outcomes for patients across the Health Center’s seven-county service area.