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Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on April 8 around 1:20 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received

Identity theft is on the rise. In 2021 alone, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received almost 1.4 million reports of identity theft. This crime occurs when someone intentionally uses another person’s identifying information, such as their name, in combination with other sensitive information, such as a Social Security Number or Driver's Li -

New cars have been costly for quite some time, but those costs have spiked considerably since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. That unprecedented rise has led many motorists to wonder how they can get more mileage out of their existing vehicles.

Headlight glare becomes dangerous when visibility is impaired to a point where the risk of accidents is heightened. Glare is a growing problem for many modern drivers due to the increased use of light emitting diodes in headlights.

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant, school and work closures were integral components of mitigation plans designed to prevent the virus from spreading. That resulted in much fewer cars on the road.

Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fix ing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood.

LA GRANGE - The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry Mon - day, April 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange.

Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results.

Century workshop set

Columbus Food Pantry receives Walmart donation

Round Top Festival Institute receives $5,000 donation

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Rodeo Austin Livestock Judging Contest on March 24.

WEIMAR - The Friends of the Weimar Public Library welcome all area poets, young and old, to participate in our National Poetry Month celebration.

Lions donate to Guns and Hoses

Guns and Hoses event receives donations

There really was a Mrs. Baird

The Flatonia High School baseball team defeated their recent opponent Bloomington in a two game series by scores of 19-0 and 18-0 and have an overall record of 11-3 with a 6-1 record in District 29-2A. Big hitters in this series were Keyshaun Green, Beck Zimmerman, Cale Janecka, and Dayton Cliffe. Cliffe led the team with six RBI’s in the first game, then Janecka was the head honcho in the second game with four RBI’s.

Joiner signs with WCJC

Feed the Need Missions receive $10k donation

Fayette County Telecommunications (dispatchers) are the lifeline of every law enforcement, EMS and Fire Department. They are the voice of assurance when someone calls in distress. They are the ones who help make sure civil servants go home after each shift. During National Telecommunications Week this week, the spotlight is on the Fayette County Telecommunications Department of Fayette County.

Easter Sunrise church services held