July 4 party lasts all day in Albion
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Albion’s July 4th party lasted all day at various locations downtown. It started in the morning with the annual Kiddie Parade on Church Street sponsored by the Albion Chamber of Commerce.
Lois Zegers’ quilts reflect lifetime love for her family
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Lois Zegers, Petersburg resident and longtime quilter, estimated she has quilted more than 200 quilts since she began quilting in 2000, and most recently finished 33 since October of last year. Zegers really had no real interest in quilting until she and husband Jim moved into Petersburg in 2000, and “for once” she had time to try something and became acquainted with the St.
Fair starts July 6
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Bigger and better every year.
That’s become a tradition for the Boone County Fair each year, and the 2024 fair will again have a stellar lineup starting Saturday, July 6, and continuing through Wednesday, July 10.
The fair theme this year is: “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights.”
Great entertainment will be futured each evening at the grandstand, and a new evemt. the Rough Stock Rodeo, will capture your attention on Monday night, July 8.
Saturday Opening Events
Insurance coverage for firemen/rescue personnel
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Life insurance for the firemen and rescue personnel was discussed at the June 4, 2024 Petersburg Village Board meeting
Currently coverage is at $10,000. Some towns are increasing that amount to encourage more volunteers.
Petersburg, at this point, has a waiting list for the fire department.
Due to the absence of board members Koch and Thieman, the issue was tabled
Kevin McGuire, Great Plains Communications representative, was present to discuss the proposed fiber optic internet which they will be installing.