Stock car races in town Sunday
With only two races left in the 2019 season, Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke will be alive with action this Sunday, Aug. 4, starting at 5 p.m.
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Here’s your second chance to see steam locomotive
Communities have a second chance to see Union Pacific’s iconic steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 during its return trip home to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Salsa contest judges, from left, Amanda Williams, Wyatt Bishop and Mike Brown are having fun tasting each unique recipe. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Judges get a kick out of salsa contest at fair
Even though some of the entries packed a punch, the judges, contestants and people’s choice voters all enjoyed the salsa contest sponsored by Jolly Dozen.
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Petting zoo is a hit for young fairgoers
Open Friday and Saturday during the Phillips County Fair, a petting zoo gave kids a chance to get up close and personal with some animals.
Kynlea Nelson, pictured at right, prepares to launch her rocket in the Friday afternoon event at the fair. Also pictured are event coordinator Tracy Trumper, at left, and Reece Trumper. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Rocketry keeps eyes on the sky
Eyes were turned skyward after multiple successful launches in the model rocket expo Friday afternoon at the Phillips County Fair.