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Kids’ Fall Festival Set For Nov. 1

For a little more than a decade now, the community of Callaway has hosted a special event in the fall - removed from Halloween - for area children. This year’s Kids’ Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1.
The sack race is one of the kids’ favorite activities at the Kids’ Fall Festival in Callaway. The Chamber had once again agreed to provide Chamber Bucks for the race. The festival will be held Nov. 1 at the Callaway Community Center. (Photo courtesy Sara Hogg)

DISTRICT COURT CLOSED CASES

The following cases were reported as closed by the Clerk of the District Court of Custer County for the month of September 2025 Sept. 2 - Coco Assets v Leah J. Bailey, case dismissed - Carolyn M. Lane v Garlyn L. Lane, dissolution of marriage granted Sept. 4 - Wesley S. Roberts v Bertha M. Bell,...
DISTRICT COURT CLOSED CASES

Annual Kolbo Reunion Takes Place in Callaway

The 36th Annual Kolbo Reunion was held at the Callaway Senior Center in Callaway on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Hosting were the daughters of Janice Loghry, Mitzi Graham, and Dawn Hiatt and their families. A covered dish dinner was served to 15 family members.
Photo courtesy Bernita Meads

BLAST FROM THE PAST

50 YEARS AGO: The Seven Valleys Service Center celebrated five years in Callaway on Oct. 19, by serving pumpkin pie and coffee at the Village Cafe, where 124 persons registered for prizes. Minnie Hanes won a digital clock, and 100 pumpkins were given to children.
BLAST FROM THE PAST

Dementia Care Training Coming to Gothenburg

On Oct. 29, Beth Nolan, a lead mentor, trainer, and speaker for Positive Approach to Care, will represent the Teepa Snow organization for a special presentation in Gothenburg on the topic, 'A Positive Approach to Care'.

Callaway District Improves Attendance and Test Scores

The Callaway Board of Education meetings always start on a positive note, usually with a member of the administration highlighting an accomplishment within the district to celebrate. At the Oct. 13 meeting, it was Superintendent JD Furrow who shared a district celebration.

Show Your Support – Wear Pink

Callaway District Hospital Shines a Light on Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is observed across the nation as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of lifesaving early detection, education, and support for individuals and families impacted by the disease.
From left: Suzie Jorgenson, Radiology Manager at Callaway District Hospital, and Dawn Myer, Radiology Tech, stand next to the mammography unit at the Callaway hospital. The two want to raise awareness for the importance of regular screenings in helping detect and prevent breast cancer. (Courier photo by Leta Connell)

Phantom Trail Provides Scare For a Good Cause

If ghoulish frights and tasty delights are your thing, the Gothenburg Community Playhouse/Sun Theatre has an event that is sure to be right up your alley. The haunted trail is back - and with a new location and a new name, it promises to be even bigger and better than ever.
The Phantom Trail, hosted by the Gothenburg Sun Theatre, will be in a new location at Potter’s Pond beginning Oct. 23. The event will also include fire pits with concessions and an outdoor movie. (Photo courtesy Jessie Hruza)

Breast Cancer Journey Leads to Comfort For Thousands

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a situation that Gothenburg’s Mary Harbur is all too familiar with. On Nov. 12, 2014, Mary was told that she had stage 2b grade 3 estrogen-positive breast cancer, with lymphovascular invasion that spread into her lymph nodes.
An encouraging note is attached to each Chemo Comfort Tote that is distributed to patients undergoing cancer treatments at area hospitals. (Photo courtesy Mary Harbur)
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