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Gertie (Fisbeck) Lewis is pictured at right, standing with horse owner/trainer E.L. “Red” Hawley and his horse Pinky Hill at a horse race at Phillips County Fairgrounds, probably in the early 1950s. — source: Phillips County Museum
Peekin’ into the past
Five Years Ago
July 23, 2015
In this photo submitted by Brittany Daniel, a bright wheat field is a stark contrast to the dark clouds that produced a landspout tornado in southeast Sedgwick County last Wednesday, July 8.
Landspout tornado a sight to behold
Those in northeast Phillips County were in awe after witnessing a landspout tornado touch down in Sedgwick County around 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8.
Phillips County Fair Lady-in-Waiting Josie Schlachter, pictured at left, and Princess Megan Walker are ready to promote and participate in the 2020 fair July 21-26.
‘Barn in the USA’ fair is July 21-26
With some modifications in place, the Phillips County Fair is scheduled for July 21-26 at the fairgrounds in Holyoke.
Duplex ordinance adopted
Seven community members were in attendance for the public hearing portion of the July 7 Holyoke City Council meeting.