Have you ever wondered what people do with all the ribbons they win at the fair? Well, the Open Class exhibition has challenged people to get creative with them. The only rule is to take any type of fair ribbon and make something special out of them. That's just what Jeanette Hall did and won best of show. She has been showing at the fair since she was a kid and wanted to incorporate all she has experienced in this quilt.

S. Blanchard Street will be closed to through traffic from Second Street to Third Street beginning at 8am on October 3, 2023, through October 4, 2023, for sanitary sewer repair. Motorists are advised to avoid these areas if possible.

Ticks can be as tiny as a poppy seed and are most often found in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas. If you find yourself hiking in nature, it's best to walk along the center of trails and avoid brushing up with vegetation where ticks tend to hang out. Naturalist Dan Hodges with the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District says there are a few things to keep in mind that can prevent exposure to ticks this summer.