The popular Granite City Run event returns to Montello on Saturday, October 1st, for its 9th year, along with Fall Fest, courtesy of the Montello Rotary Club.
The Granite City Run is the opening event of the day, with packet pick-ups beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Montello City Park on Doty Street.
Montello High School has been busy this week participating in this year’s homecoming activities. Pictured above is the Montello Homecoming Court wearing their best “Adam Sandler” attire for Monday’s Homecoming Dress-up Day.
Phyllis Farrell, of Dalton, celebrated her 100th birthday on September 3. She celebrated with a party the next day surrounded by her family and friends. Her life is centered around her faith and leads her life by example. She loves telling stories about the past, discussing politics and drinking a good brandy old-fashioned!
In an interview for the Marquette County Tribune in 2005, just two years after Dave and Dawn Anderson bought the Montello Movie Theater, Dawn said, “We knew nothing about the business. We had to learn the equipment, how to book movies, everything about it. But the previous owners were very helpful and stayed with us until we learned it all.”
The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing a brand-new event to town this weekend, September 16th and 17th: Pioneer Fest, sponsored by Brakebush Brothers, Inc.
The Jack and Roberta Johnston memorial rummage sale recently raised over $6,000 for three local causes. The Briggsville Fire Department, Marquette County EMT, Inc., and the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office K9 program were the recipients of $2,250 each from the estate rummage sell held by the Johnston family.
When students return to Westfield Elementary this year they will be greeted by a new principal with a familiar face. Current staff member Julie Lynch is stepping up to take over the role and has big plans for students and staff this year.
Get ready for the 61st annual Harrisville Bratfest on Sunday, September 4th. This annual event benefits the Harris Fire Department and takes the efforts of everyone in the Town of Harris to be the success it always is.
