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Many of us can recall times that trick-or-treating was difficult, or even canceled, due to cold and snow. But a tornado? It came seemingly out of nowhere, with very little warning.

The thing about being a friendly town located in the heart of beautiful hills and valleys, is that travelers like to visit. And this summer Callaway has become a mecca for bicyclists.

Come early, stay all day…for the Callaway Community Wide Garage Sales on Saturday, June 11 (Rain or Shine). There are 30 families signed up to participate in this year’s sales - in 23 locations! Sales can be found throughout town as well as in the country.

Area 4-H and FFA kids are already working on their projects and practicing with their livestock in preparation for the annual Custer County Fair, which is less than two months away. However, the county fairgrounds in Broken Bow offer much more than just a host site for the fair each year.

It had been three years since the smell of smokers and bbq filled the air in Oconto beckoning hundreds of people to wet their taste buds, and on Saturday, June 4, Blowin’ the Doors Off BBQ was back.

A major storm rolled through the village of Callaway Sunday evening, June 5, packing strong winds, heavy rain and large hail. As residents emerged from the shelter of their homes after the storm had passed, many discovered mass devastation to their homes and vehicles.

President Mike Cartney, Lake Area Technical College of Watertown, South Dakota, has announced that Rijjy Peterson has been named to the school’s President’s List.

President Mike Cartney, Lake Area Technical College of Watertown, South Dakota, has announced that Rijjy Peterson has been named to the school’s President’s List.

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary has announced the winners of the Americanism Essay contest. The winners were awarded a certificate and monetary gift, and will advance to the state competition in their respective classes.

There are several events coming to Callaway in the next few weeks, all of which not only allow local residents to get together and have fun - but also allow opportunities to show off what makes this town so special. Each of these events is slated to bring lots of visitors to town.