DeWayne Barnett of Sedan recently attended his 30th reunion of the fighting division to which he was attached during W.W.II.

The retired grocery store owner said there were only 19 of the original members of the 5th Armored Division who could attend the reunion which was held in Harrisburg, Penn. There were around 100 including friends and family who attended the banquet and tours to historical sites in the area.

The 5th Armored Division Association Read more

There was a good crowd on hand for Saturday’s “Blues on the Green” in Longton. Bands included Doc Fuzz and the Antidotes from Independence, Kevin Pharis Band from Tulsa and the Howlerz band from the Winfield area. Richard and Kay Claytor have hosted this annual festival for the past 14 years in their spacious yard which comprises several acres. With many events being held in surrounding communities last weekend, the turnout was lower than usual but the Claytors are already making plans for next year’s Blues on the Green. Also held Saturday at the same location was the “Mason’s Day” celebration which was a fundraiser for a foundation founded earlir this year to provide support and awareness for individuals with autism.

Area schools will unite in prayer with the annual “See You At The Pole” (SYATP) event that will be held next Wednesday morning, Sept. 23.

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The Ultimate Challenge FCA at West Elk will hold the SYATP on Wednesday just after the last bus arrives at approximately 8 a.m., at the flag pole Read more

Final preparations are being made for the 20th celebration of the Elk River Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Elk County Courthouse Square in Howard.

This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Past - Promoting Our Future,” and will be tied in to the dedication of the new All Veterans Memorial at Jackson Park.  A dedication ceremony will be held at the memorial at 8:30 a.m., and will feature the Elk County Community Choir.

The Howard Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a t-shirt quilt giveaway for the 2009 Elk River Festival.  Donations are being accepted for one chance Read more