Petersburg Press

Fifteen of the 24 members of the Petersburg St. John the Baptist Alumni Class of 1964 gathered Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Petersburg American Legion Club to socialize and get reacquainted after 60 years.

The one under the shelter is “The Free Little Library” in the Uptown Park shelter which contains books for all ages. Its hoped that parents or grandparents will take a book and read while the kids are playing in the park or anyone can take a book home read it and bring it back. There are kid’s books which might be good for a quick read. Also residents are welcome to add books to the collection.

The new concrete at the Petersburg Splash Pad was completed this past week. With just the electrical hookups to be finalized, the construction may soon be completed.The Village Board had previously announced that the new construction/repair deadline was going to be August 15.

Candidates for village board have until Thursday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m.

Members of the Boone Antelope County (ABC) Club met in 123 Main for the July meeting. Four members of the organization helped with BRAN activities which they reported went well.

Discussion topics at the Petersburg Community Club July meeting included Carnival Days. Allen Thorberg stated DC Lynch reported lower sales then 2023 which had been an above average year.