Burn ban still in effect for Lanark district
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Burn ban still in effect for Lanark district

Hi Y’all, this is a slow time of year for those of us in Lanark. The snowbirds are not here yet and some of our residents have taken this time to leave for cooler places. Please try to participate in the events that are offered throughout the week. All our regular events will continue to…

Boat club hosts pancake breakfast Saturday
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Boat club hosts pancake breakfast Saturday

Hi Y’all,  I missed writing my article while I was out of town. I was also delayed because of the weather. I was pleased to see that there were only limbs down and not much damage at all to Lanark. The Lanark Village Golf Club canceled their yard sale for August but will continue in…

Fire, fatal accident strike village in July
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Fire, fatal accident strike village in July

Hi Y’all, July has been a hard month for Lanark with the tragic deaths of Ben and Monica Steigner, son and daughter-in-law of John and Sharon Steigner, who lost their lives when they were hit by a truck on Arizona Street minutes from their family’s home.  Ben and Monica were visiting for the holiday from…

Wednesday Bingo resumes at Chillas Hall
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Wednesday Bingo resumes at Chillas Hall

Hi Y’all,  The Lanark area is saddened, shocked and heartbroken at the news of two people losing their lives on Saturday evening, July 6 on Highway 98 near Arizona Street. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the families and friends of those involved in this tragic accident. Up and coming events in Lanark:…

Decorate your golf cart Saturday for Fourth of July 
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Decorate your golf cart Saturday for Fourth of July 

Hi Y’all, I have been out of town and I missed writing my articles.  Lanark has some great things coming up. On Tuesday, June 25 at the American Legion on Oak Street, Tasty Tuesday welcomes John Jeremiah to be the entertainment from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be something tasty (tacos) available from 5…

Lunch, ceremony planned for Memorial Day
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Lunch, ceremony planned for Memorial Day

Hi Y’all, The Arabella Health and Wellness Center held a ribbon cutting and flag raising ceremony on Monday, May 20 at 3 p.m. They are located at 239 Crooked River Road, past St James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort. The American Legion Riders were instrumental in getting the flags, an American flag and a POW…

Chillas Hall receives slightly-used chairs
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Chillas Hall receives slightly-used chairs

Hi Y’all, Happy Mother’s Day. First, I would like to start by trying to do things a little differently in my article. As my readers know this article is now on the internet. I will write it on Sunday. The paper goes to press on Tuesday, with the regular paper version publication coming out on…

Bikers raise money to prevent vets’ suicides
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Bikers raise money to prevent vets’ suicides

Hi Y’all: On Tuesday, April 23 a roar went through Franklin County announcing the important cause of the Unity Ride Veterans Suicide Prevention efforts. More than 60 motorcycle riders of the American Legion Riders started in Pensacola making the trip east all the way to the Camp Gordon Johnston American Legion Post 82 in Lanark….