Insurance coverage for firemen/rescue personnel
Life insurance for the firemen and rescue personnel was discussed at the June 4, 2024 Petersburg Village Board meetingCurrently coverage is at $10,000.
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Fair starts July 6
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...
Stealth expanding fiber in Boone County
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.
Petersburg Car Show and Cruisin’ the Burg
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.
Grasshopper Awareness and Control in wet times
Dry conditions the past few years have reduced, natural grasshopper population controls that thrive in warm, humid weather. While recent rains may have helped slow number growth, grasshopper populations may become an issue for pasture and hay crops as the summer continues if dry weather returns.
May rainfall keeps everyone moving and mowing
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.
Petersburg to host Carnival Days next Tuesday, Wednesday
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.
Wins four out of five last week
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.
BRAN riders were welcomed in Petersburg
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.
Petersburg’s Fogleman All-Star offensive MVP
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.
