The 76th Union County Fair opens Monday night, June 15, with a full week of activities for all ages planned. The gates will open at 4:30 each afternoon, and each day features live music by local artists as well as midway games and rides Tuesday through Saturday. The food court will open at 5:00 each…

Superintendent Aaron Harrell addressed the Webster County Board of Education on Monday night regarding the ongoing turmoil that has resulted from the board failing to renew Harrell’s contract.  Harrell read a prepared statement addressing the board’s need to find a vision upon which to focus. He also addressed comments that board members have made about…

In their meeting Tuesday morning, the Union County Fiscal Court heard a number of updates and reports.  Jenna Dunn shared information regarding improvements and activities at Moffit Lake, and Brianna Hill reported on improvements at the Expo center and well as upcoming events being held.  Other business of the court included setting bid dates for…

The free Wellness Clinic tht will allow individuals to have physicals, eye exams, dental work, hearing screening and other assessments opens Thursday morning at Union County Middle School. Medical personnel from the US Army Guard will be on hand to provider this care to individuals ages three and up (children should be accompanied by an…

Union County Clerk Garrick Thompson has notified The Sturgis News that the vendor who sends out car license renewal notices is late sending out the notices for June.  Residents are encouraged to check their renewal date and visit the clerk’s office to renew tags that expire in June. Questions concerning the matter may be addressed…