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Life Chain held at Pope John...

12 months ago By News Staff

The annual Life Chain sponsored by Pope John XXIII Central Catholic took place in Elgin on Sunday, October 5th, from 11:00 to noon. Participants gathered for quiet, public witness and prayer in protest against abortion..

Petersburg deptartment picks up new grass rig

1 year ago By News Staff

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The Petersburg Rural Fire District board recently purchased a new grass rig for use by the Petersburg fire Department in fighting grass fires. The new rig has a 450-gallon tank along with a 10-gallon foam applicator and two hose reels. This unit also has department personal wells behind the cab which allow firemen to stand on the rig while the unit is in motion. Remote controls are located both in front and in the rear for easier access while in use.

Barlow, Klein royalty at PJ

1 year ago By News Staff

The 2025 Pope John Homecoming Coronation ceremonies were held in the St. Boniface Gym on Sunday, September 14th at 5:00 PM.

Club prepares for Trunk or Treat

1 year ago By News Staff

A small group of Petersburg Community Club members met Thursday September 4 in The Petersburg American Legion. The meeting was not on the regular date due to Labor Day.

Farm hobby appeals at Heritage Days

1 year ago By News Staff

Mert Toelle, of Norfolk, returned again this year to The Rae Valley Heritage Days to share his vast farm collection which he enjoys displaying. He said he started this collection 15 years ago.

$Toelle with a fraction of his total display at the Rae Valley Heritage event a few weeks ago.$

New pump station installed...

1 year ago By News Staff

Last week the Petersburg Fire Department placed fittings and control box on a large pre-existing submersible well at Bonanza Feedlot site.

Pope John Homecoming royalty announced

1 year ago By News Staff

Pope John XXIII CCHS Homecoming Coronation Ceremonies will take place on Sunday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m. in the St.

Seated: Tessa Barlow, Aiden Klein, Harlie Tyler; Standing: Quinn Hoefer, Grady Drueke, Jovie Borer, Landyn Veik, Camry Kittelson, Reese Stuhr, Karson Kallhoff

Tractor grand prize goes to Hooper ticket

1 year ago By News Staff

This year’s winner of the 430 Case tractor grand prize at the Antique Tractor Bee held at Rae Valley was Thad Frey of Hooper. The second-place winner was Ed Stanies of Central City, picking up the pedal pull tractor.

Library holds summer reading program

1 year ago By News Staff

The Petersburg Public Library hosted a summer reading program in June. At the end of three days, participants were given a chance to continue the reading challenge with a punch card.

70th year of helping, hosting and hoping

1 year ago By News Staff

A good-sized crowd attended the 70th anniversary open house hosted by the Antelope Boone County (ABC) Club in the Village Campus with Garden party as a theme. All members wore hats.

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