Harvey Soules, better known as “Vern,” is the man with the guitar shop on Main St. in Prairie Home. He entertains with music as well as stories about both of his tours of duty in the Army branch of the armed services.

Beginning Monday, the Boonville Post Office retail counter will open later for the rest of the summer.

A professional harpist will be in town next weekend as part of the Touch of Health Fair and Concert.

The BDN received welcome news earlier in the week, in the form of a letter of congratulations. Each year, the newspaper submits entries into the Missouri Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. This year, the BDN received five awards.

Bluegrass Publishing Inc. was awarded a bronze medal in the 13th Annual Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Award for publication of “A Teen’s Guide to NOT Being Perfect” written by Tom Krause. This inspirational title was selected for the bronze in the Juvenile-Teen/Young Adult Non-Fiction category.

Groomers started early this morning bathing their cattle in preparation for the Junior cattle show.