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The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec. 15-21: Medical - 6 Illegal Burning - 1 Accident - 4 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Smoke Report - 1 Vehicle Fire - 1 Fire Alarm – 1 Grass Fire - 1 Electrical Fire - 1

The Turtle Wing Foundation’s annual Toast event is slated for Thursday, Jan. 23 at Sengelmann Hall (upstairs) in Schulenburg. Doors open and cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with hors’devours and a cash bar. The program begins at 7 p.m. The Turtle Wing Toast is a free event where all are welcome. The event’s continued theme is to “Remember, Rejoice, Renew” - remember how we started, rejoice in our accomplishments, and renew our mission for the new year.

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La Grange building permits exceeded $1 million for the third time in the city’s history with a total of $1,074,656. The top record was set in 1972 when the total reached $1,218,715, and the next highest number was in 1966 with $1,114,702. In the fourth quarter of 1974, the First Baptist Church educational building was the largest project. The 40 permits issued from October through December 21 were valued at $400 or less for small remodeling jobs, roof repairs, etc.

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January Carol Ann Underlich von Minden, David Ray Wyly, Elvera Moeller Schmidt, Barbara Jean (Giese) Gest, Doris Jean Oliver Shearer, Jerry L. Adams, Madeline Anita (Orsak) Petrofsky, Vivian Caroline Taylor, Charles H.

Leaders from the various departments of Fayette County government compiled the following reports on their activities in 2024. Look for more in Friday’s paper.

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We have achieved another outstanding year within the Fayette County Recycling Program by recycling over 1.4 million pounds in plastic, newspaper, magazines, cardboard and aluminum. In addition to that, we have recycled approximately 325 tons of glass, 14,379 pounds of electronics and 20 tons of scrap metal with an estimated 300 tons on site to be processed in 2025. We mulched nearly 17,500 cubic yards of brush. Visit us to purchase exceptional double ground mulch at remarkably low prices. Call for details.