The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3040 new cases of the coronavirus Friday and 13 additional deaths. The latest numbers are at 1,436,353 cases and 23,503 deaths. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from July 29th through August 4th is 4.6 percent. The preliminary seven-day statewide test positiivty from July 29th through August 4th is 5.2 percent. The Wayne County Health Department did not provide an update on cases Friday. The latest numbers from Hamilton County indicated 916 total cases and 17 deaths. White County has 1999 cases and 27 deaths. Johnsonville Community Days is being held today and Sunday. Today's activities include the Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, the parade starting at 10 a.m., a Mud Bog at 11 a.m. and the Car Show awards being presented at 3 p.m. At 6 this evening the local FFA Chapters will present Farm Follies. Johnsonville Community Days will wrap up Sunday with a church service and Cisne FFA P
Big Sky Country State Fair Shatters Attendance Record
The Big Sky Country State Fair has released attendance numbers for the fair, which took place at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds July 21-25.
The Big Sky Country State Fair, presented by your local Montana Ford dealers shattered an attendance record on Wednesday, July 21. According to Dennis Voeller, the fair’s general manager, 14,500 people were in attendance at the fair on its first day.
Three nights of great concerts, including Nelly with special guest Carly Pearce, Granger Smith with special guest Kolby Cooper, and Trace Adkins with special guest Parmalee brought in 8,962 people, up 55% over 2019 concert attendance.
By COLLETTE CAPRARA
FOR THE FREE LANCE-STAR
Families will, once again, have an eagerly awaited opportunity to explore the plethora of exciting demonstrations, exhibits, activities, entertainment and rides of the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair from July 30 through Aug. 8.
âItâs been two years since weâve had the fair. It will be so great to see kids getting their cotton candy and corn dogs, meeting the animals at our petting zoo, and riding our ponies and camels,â said general manager Travis Bullock. âWe will have some new rides this year and the Agricadabra magic show by Brad Matchett that will engage and entertain his audience and educate them about the magic of agriculture along the way.â
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