The annual Winter Wonderland celebration is being planned this year for Friday, Nov. 23 – the day after Thanksgiving in downtown Louisiana with the theme of “An Old-Fashioned Christmas.” Volunteers are being sought to help with the 20th annual event which features a lighted parade down Georgia Street and a visit from Santa Claus at […]
There was great weather and big crowds for the annual Louisiana Country Colorfest this weekend. The parade kicked off activities for the weekend on Saturday, Oct. 20. Above, Kolt Williamson shares his excitement with his family for the Colorfest parade and the candy that accompanies it. Find more highlights on page 11.
Northeast Correctional Center (NECC) in Bowling Green celebrated its 20th anniversary with a celebration on Thursday, Oct. 18. Travis Case, a 20-year employee with the facility (pictured) addressed those present as a featured speaker at the event. Case shared humorous anecdotes from throughout the years. He further encouraged employees to work together and to set aside […]
Despite flooding, the 40th Annual Clarksville Applefest went on as scheduled Oct. 13 and 14. The water level at the Palmer home Saturday measured between two and three feet. The Palmer family has lived in the house for less than two years. Other Clarksville residents also have been cut off by high water. Sandbags and […]
Several people gathered for the “See You At The Pole” event that was held on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Pictured above are participants (l-r): Jerry Gamm, Brenda Haddock, Laura Beth Zeh, Deborah Kraft, Karen Allen, Debbie Ingram, Stephen Korte, Frank Welch, David Ash, Bill Hobbs and Amy Land.
The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful for the annual Vandalia Prairie Day that was held on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event started with a parade and concluded with entertainment by local singer Travis Gibson. Above, Bill Kohl and his son, Chris, wave to people in the parade. Kohl was the recipient of the 2018 […]
Vandalia Rotary Club was chartered in 1943 by Rotary International. The club has been an active for 75 years giving back to the local community as well as internationally. Pictured front row (l-r): Rotary District Governor Linda Puchbauer, Dr. Stephen Hunter, Darren Berry, Teresa Stice, Donna Wilson, Rennie Davis, Ramsey Dickerman, and Terry Witte. Second […]
Despite a cool rain that fell most of the day, people came out and enjoyed a good time at the annual Champ Clark Heritage Festival in Bowling Green on Saturday. The Pike County Retired Teachers Association served as the grand marshal for the parade that kicked off activities. Find highlights on page 9 of this […]
The Louisiana Area Historical Museum will have a “Roaring Twenties” theme for its annual banquet Thursday, Nov. 8. The event will be held at American Legion Post 370 at 420 Kelly Lane. A social hour is at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner at 6:30. Ticket sales will begin soon. “Much of Louisiana history that is […]
The Bicentennial torch relay started at the Clarksville riverfront on Saturday, Sept. 1 and ended at the Louisiana riverfront following stops in 13 communities in celebration of Pike County’s 200th anniversary. Presiding Commissioner Chris Gamm presented the torch to Clarksville Mayor JoAnne Smiley, VFW Post 4610 Commander Herbert Everett and Auxiliary President Mary Tarpein. Also […]
