The new Champ Clark Bridge in Louisiana is past the halfway point to completion. Changes to the bridge are visible every day. All of the piers have been set and the steel girders are being put in place before the bridge’s concrete deck is installed. The People’s Tribune will include a photo every week from […]
The Pike County Fairgrounds were full of people on Saturday, Aug. 11 for the annual Back-To-School Fair held by the Pike County Community Care Partnership. More than 800 backpacks full of supplies were prepared for local kids. Many other vendors also gave out school supplies. Above: Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte and Deputy Chad Perkins […]
The Bowling Green Lions Club Champ Clark Heritage Festival car and truck show will be held at the Bowling Green Courthouse square on Saturday, Sept. 8, rain or shine. Registration will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. New for this year, the vehicles will not be judged and no awards will be presented however, everyone registering for […]
The Pike County Community Care Partnership will be holding the 2018 Back-To-School Fair on Saturday, Aug.11 at the Pike County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. until noon. Representatives from more than 25 community agencies and organizations will be present to provide support and educate on services available to children and their families. They will also be […]
Farber Fun Fest was held on Friday and Saturday and lots of folks enjoyed a good time. Pictured, Lydia Vogt, of Mexico, took first place in the baby doll show. Find more on page 7 of this week’s print edition.
Zane Ingram and Lilly Stribling were crowned this year’s Little Mister and Miss Pike County. The contest took place on the new small stage area in the center of the fairgrounds on Wednesday night. Zane is the son of Derek and Katie Ingram of Bowling Green and Lilly is the daughter of James and Kelsi […]
A few local cyclists are taking part in the annual RAGBRAI (The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) this week. The four bikers pictured above share a smile as they started the second day of the adventure across Iowa from Onawa to Davenport on Monday, July 23. From left: Helen Crew (17th year), Brad […]
Twin Pike Family YMCA Director Marsha Garrison accepted a large donation to the Renew, Refresh, Revitalize fundraising campaign recently. The funds came courtesy of Charlie Perkins of Trailerman Trailers. The donation of $20,000 will help the YMCA’s campaign to help renovate the facility in Louisiana.
At the July regular meeting of The American Legion Post 370 Clark Pointer, former American Legion State Commander, presented the “Heart of the Legion” award to Rick Henry and Ed Pennington. Henry, Apple Core Commander, for over 30 years and was awarded a certificate of appreciation. The Apple Core was nationally recognized and received numerous […]
The Vandalia Area Fair wrapped up three days of fun and family activities on Saturday night. Above: former Vandalia Fire Chief Charlie Scrogin, right, is pictured with Terry Joe Holt in Vandalia’s very first fire truck, owned by Shannon Culwell Jr., during the Vandalia Area Fair Parade on Thursday, July 5. The parade kicked off the […]
