Photo exhibit to open at ARTS at the Old Stanzel

Time and the rhythm of life are captured in the exhibition “Lasting Impressions” featured at ARTS at the Old Stanzel, opening this Saturday, Jan. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The artwork of five photographers will be on exhibit in the show at the newly-opened gallery located in Schulenburg.

Martha Tauch celebrates 105th birthday

Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center resident Martha Tauch was honored by the facility with a cake and corsage on her 105th birthday last Thursday, Dec. 30. She then celebrated with family and friends outside the nursing home, which is located on College Street.

County department heads give review of last year

The heads of Fayette County departments provided the following highlights from their departments. Grants Department Grants Specialist Angela Hahn Fayette County received the first of two tranches of money allocated to it through the American Rescue Plan in May 2021.

December lacked rain but year ends above average

Even though December’s rainfall total came up over two inches short of the average, Schulenburg ended up with over eight and a half inches more precipitation than usual for 2021.

Chamber helps collect Santa letters from local kids

The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce was so excited to be Santa’s helpers and collect letters written by local children. Chamber personnel made sure that the letters received were sent to the North Pole.

St. Rose School ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ poster contest winners

Co-sponsored by Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 & Schulenburg Printing and Office Supplies

Top winners in Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce

FIRST PLACE RESIDENTIAL – David Hollas 3940 FM 2672 FIRST PLACE COMMERCIAL – Leon’s Electric & Plumbing, 719 Upton Ave. SECOND PLACE RESIDENTIAL – Laddie and Bridget Hrachovy, 215 Upton Ave. THIRD PLACE RESIDENTIAL – Jeff and Terry Proske, 1928 West U.S. Hwy. 90.