Petersburg Press

Body Midstates Data Transport, LLC (d/b/a Stealth Broadband) has announced it has been awarded a Capital Funds Project (CPF) grant of nearly $2.2 million to bring high-speed bbe Internet to unserved areas of Boone County.

Body Top left and center -- Two of the show cars on display at the 14-32 Cruisers Show & Shine on June 8 at the Highway 14 Park. Nearly 50 vehicles were displayed at the show.

Body Dry conditions the past few years have reduced, natural grasshopper population controls that thrive in warm, humid weather.

Body May brought additional rainfall which kept residents mowing their rapidly growing lawns. By the first week of May some of the earlier planted crops were either being washed out or silted under causing a need for some to be replanted.

Body The Albion Legion Seniors got the bats going early and stifled the offense of PWG to secure 3-2 victory on the road on Sunday, June 2nd. Caden Stokes (SS) cracked a double on the first at bat of the game to get a runner aboard to lead things off for the Cardinals.

Body After months of preparation by Petersburg organizations and residents, the 320 BRAN bike riders, plus support group, arrived in Petersburg on June 5. They came after, according to most, a grueling 78-mile ride from Burwell despite having the wind at their backs most of the way.

Body James Fogleman was named the Offensive MVP for his contribution to the White team in this year’s NEN All-Star Football Classic on Saturday. Fogleman had 98 yards passing and one touchdown credited to his quarterback skills, and posted six carries of his own for 35 yards rushing.