Hardeman County This Week: June 17, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
A Sister’s Love Leads to Creation of New Law Protecting Vulnerable Adults Experiencing Abuse
“Who wouldn’t feel compelled to help or find justice in some way. No human, especially one that cannot properly defend themselves, has the right to endure abuse of any kind.” ~ Ms. Dyer-Taylor { read article }
POLITICS
Mayor Pulse to Graduate WestStar Leadership Class in June
Mayor Pulse has been participating in the program throughout the year. WestStar classes are chosen by the program’s board of trustees. { read article }
BUSINESS
20 Below Brings Specialty Ice Cream to Hardeman County
Instead of scooping the ice cream straight from a bucket, owners, Trip and Katie Berta, worked side-by-side preparing the delectable treat through a process that includes spreading a milk-cream base onto a frozen metal pan, chopping and mixing it for several minutes, rolling – once its properly frozen – into spirals, and then placing ice cream rolls into a serving cup. { read article }
EDUCATION
Mariah McKinnie Receives Scholarship From Grand Junction Ruritan Club
The Grand Junction Ruritan Club presented a college scholarship of $1,000 to Mariah McKinnie, of Grand Junction, at its June meeting. { read article }
JOBS
Are you looking for a Job?
Are you looking for a job? Check out the Hatchie Press jobs and classifieds listings. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Open Air on the Square Returns to Downtown Bolivar
“Open Air has grown into a popular event that is attracting live music fans from across the region.” ~ Ken Griggs { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Volunteer Opportunities in Hardeman County
Make a difference in your community and volunteer somewhere that can use your helping hands. { read article }
OBITUARIES
Obituaries Notice
Hatchie Press shares obituaries from Hardeman County funeral homes for you to see them all in one place. See the people who passed away and are being remembered by family and friends who love them.
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Hardeman County Budget Committee will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse Conference Room, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 6 p.m.
City of Middleton will meet at City Hall, 300 South Main, Middleton, 38052, on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Saulsbury will meet at Town Hall, 57 Goddard Street, Saulsbury, 38067, on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 6 p.m.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Author Summer Owens will share her book, 100 Lessons My Centenarian Grandmas Taught Me, when she speaks at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library for a book signing on Monday, June 17,2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Auditions for Mary Poppins JR. will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Arts Council at 6 p.m.
Grand Junction Summer Reading program will continue on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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