Community

The Morgan County Health Center administrator Shawn Brantley reported to the center’s board of directors Wednesday, Sept. 8 that, as of the meeting date, the positivity rate for COVID infections in the county was at 8.6 percent (down from 19.4 percent in July). However, the number of total cases in the county stood at 2,478,

The Morgan County Democrats Tuesday, Aug. 24, met at the Pioneer Restaurant in Versailles to plan for the club’s Apple Festival booth and to discuss plans for the year. Four new members attended as well as members who were present for the reorganization meeting in July. Peggy Cochran, chairperson of the club, presented an overview

The Morgan County Historical Society and Museum is looking for new members to support the organization’s mission of preserving Morgan County history and educating the public about the people, places, and events of the county’s past. Member benefits include quarterly newsletters, unlimited access to the genealogy room, two free museum tours per year, a spot

A free diabetes self-management program is being offered to the public 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday (no class on Labor Day), beginning Aug. 23 and continuing through Oct. 4 at Food for Morgan County, 305 W. Newton in Versailles. Program topics will include healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, understanding emotions, communication, problem solving

The Lake Area Community Orchestra returned to The Royal Theater Tuesday, July 27 for their Summer Concert Series. Selections played were “Americana” in theme, including Cole Porter classics, America the Beautiful, and ending with The Star Spangled Banner. The concert was directed by Conductor Andrew Drennan, left. (photo by Vicki Wood)