The St. Joseph County United Way SILENT AUCTION opens this Sunday (September 16) at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville! That’s the reminder from Kelly Hostetler, Executive Director of the United Way, who notes that the auction will be open every day during fair week and says, “You can bid on items by [...]
The St. Joseph County Grange Fair has announced plans for a memorial service for Midge Bender during fair week in Centreville: Earlier this year the 4-H program lost a great friend. Midge Bender, a 50+ year employee, volunteer, and supporter of the MSU Extension 4-H program passed away. Prior to her death, a resting park [...]
There’s something NEW this year in terms of transportation to and from the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville. The St. Joseph County Transportation Authority (SJCTA) will offer ‘fair shuttle routes’ from a variety of locations around the county during the fair which begins this coming Sunday (September 18th) and runs through Saturday (September [...]
The St. Joseph County Emergency Management Office has decided to promote NOAA weather radios at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair this year. With the severe weather that we have experienced this spring and summer, it is very apparent that early warning of severe weather events can make all of us better prepared. This year [...]
Bill Johnson, Manager of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair, reports that – with the donations from many businesses – the Fair Swine Park Project will start this week. The official groundbreaking is slated for 9 a.m. Friday (August 26th) on the fairgrounds in Centreville and “everyone is invited.” According to Johnson, “The major emphasis [...]
With August upon us, the St. Joseph County United Way is looking toward September and the 2011 WLKM Silent Auction Benefit at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville. Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the United Way. This year’s fair will take place September 18th through 24th and the United Way is [...]
The activity level at the fairgrounds in Centreville is steadily building as the time for this year’s St. Joseph County Grange Fair draws near. The ‘Centreville Fair’ – a tradition that dates back to 1851 – begins Sunday (September 19th) and runs through the following Saturday (September 25th). Among the many highlights of this year’s [...]
The St. Joseph County United Way is working on its ‘Silent Auction’ at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville in September and seeking contributions for the fund raising event. Kelly Hostetler, executive director of the United Way, said, “All contributions – large and small – are welcome. Please contact me if you have [...]
A legendary country music singer and a rising star will combine forces to entertain at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in 2010. Fair officials have announced the signing of veteran entertainer George Jones and newcomer Chris Young to perform Thursday evening, September 23rd, at 7 p.m.
Four “Letters of Understanding” related to Sheriff’s Department employees working at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair are agenda items for the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday (September 1st).
