Petersburg Press

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.

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.

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.

Dust off your hot rod, clean up your rust bucket or hog, clean and shine all those cruisin’ cars and trucks for the annual Petersburg Fire Department Cruise Night on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The Poker Run check in is at the fire hall at 10:30 a.m.

Out of 54 students in the Boone Central 2024 senior class, 47 applied for local scholarships to continue their education. Of those 47, 38 of them (or 81%) received at least one local scholarship for a grand total of more than $84,000 in scholarships awarded from the local area community, according to Leanne Blanchard, high school counselor.

The Albion Legion Post #162 Seniors baseball team hosted the “Cornerstone Baseball Tournament” this past weekend at the local field with five teams playing in a round-robin style event over May 24-26.

Suzie Scholl and Allie of Norfolk were a Friday visitors of Wally and Karen Scholl. Visitors on Sunday with Ron and Bonnie Wies were Adam and Jeri Wies, Karlie, Kaci and Kenzie..

Commodities for people over 60 who have signed up will arrive Tuesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. in the Petersburg Legion Club.

A downed power pole east of Petersburg on Monday, May 20 caused a power outage for many people in the area. Photo submitted by Casidy Baumgartner.