VOLUME 158 NO. 5 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865
Friday, June 7, 2024 • $1.00
NEWS
Still standing Charred remains of a downtown Mount Morris building destroyed in an April 16 fire are still standing / 5
NEWS
DANCIN’ ‘FARMER STYLE’
Splash-tastic Children enjoy the Splash Pad and a pop-up and play event / 17
Infinity event Family, friends of Chana teacher ready to hit the trail at June 8 benefit / 9
Tanya Koper for Shaw Local News Network
Greg Peterson from Peterson Farm Bros. had children dancing to their YouTube parody hit “Farmer Style” (a “Gangnam Style” parody) during Leaf River Daze on June 2. The Farm Ministry at Leaf River Baptist Church sponsored the appearance by the Peterson Farm Bros.
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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 4 Classifieds................19 Colbert Column.......16
Crime and Courts..... 7 Library News............. 2 Oregon Police............ 6
Otto’s Column........... 4 Property Transfers...15 Sheriff Activity.......... 6
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