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 […]
Clara Wallace of Vandalia brought home first place honors from the 2018 Focus On Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest with her “Good Morning” photo. Clara’s photo took top prize in the 12 and under children’s barnyard category. She is the daughter of Chad and Annie Wallace. “The beauty and diversity of Missouri agriculture has been perfectly […]
Bowling Green FBLA students Taylor Blackwell, left, and Ben Walker competed at the National Leadership Conference in Baltimore, Mary., June 28-July 2. Blackwell competed in impromptu speaking and Walker in introduction to financial math. The pair attended competition, workshops, and were able to tour some the local attractions. Advisor Kim Luberecht was unable to attend so […]
Mayor Don Hunter presented a proclamation to participants of Kid In Motion last week to mark ten years of contributions to the city by the organization. Accepting the honor was Bowling Green Coordinator and Chair Amy Becker. Also attending (pictured) are participants in this year’s program (l-r): Alexis Silvey, Kaysey Clark, Charity Johnson, Ivey Johnson, […]
The Pike County Fair Board is preparing for this year’s week-long event. Several changes will be debuted at this year’s fair including a new beer garden area. Concrete was poured last week in half of the commercial building. The beer garden will be at that location this year. The small stage will be where the […]
