This photo shows the crowd on hand last year for Kids Races in downtown Petersburg. Races have been planned again for this year’s celebration on Tuesday, with D.C. Lynch shows starting at 6 p.m. both days. Wednesday will be the free barbecue and ping pong scramble, and much more!
Petersburg Fire Department and rescue squad was called to the scene of a crane mishap northwest of Petersburg on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. According to Chief Baumgartner, the crane driver apparently crowded the south edge of the of the road. Soft dirt gave way and the machine dropped down approximately a 20-foot embankment. The driver was tethered in and wearing a helmet. He was transported to the BCHC with non-life treating injuries. The department returned to the station at 5:15 p.m.
Petersburg Community Club will be hosting its annual Carnival Days celebration next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25-26 in the downtown area.
This annual event features the D. C. Lunch Shows carnival starting at 6 p.m. both nights.
Additional events are:
Tuesday, June 25
• 7 p.m. - Flag Raising and National Anthem, downtown park;
• Kids Races (foot races, bicycle and tricycle races and diaper races).
• Egg Toss for teams of kids age 12 and under, with an adult.
Wednesday, June 26
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.
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
