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Body COLE HARRIS spends some time with family prior to performing under the Solutions North Bank pavilion on Thursday night of the Rooks County Free Fair. Harris, who is married to Amber (Kriley), is pictured with his niece, Finley Peterson and mother-in-law, Julie Kriley.

Body VERNON WATERS takes aim at the bullseye before throwing the axe at the target during this year’s Fair.

Body TEAMWORK! Jase Stice, wearing a cast, receives a helping hand from mom, Sonja, while attempting to ring the bell on Monday night of the Rooks County Free Fair.

Body ROYCE WILLIAMS took a break from making cigar box guitars to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Fair on Monday.

Body THANK YOU! The family of Charles Campbell would like to thank Dr. Mike Oller and the Rooks County Health Center staff for the wonderful care of our dad.

Body JIMMY DEE and The Fabulous Destinations had a lot of help from the Dee-ettes while performing on Saturday night of the Fair.

Body SEVERAL RANCH RODEO teams fournd their way to Frank Smith Arena on Monday night of the Fair, competing for the coveted rodeo buckles, with the team, Open Cross, the big winners.

Body THE SHS CLASS OF 1970 held their 50+2 Class Reunion on Saturday, August 13, at Mott Steak & Chop Party Room. With Covid hindering their 50th reunion and the next year too....they finally got together for their 52nd!

Body HAYDEN HAHN quickly gets a car back on the track during exciting, remote control racing action on Tuesday night of this year’s Fair.

Body WITH THE HOT TEMPERATURES last week during the Rooks County Free Fair, the Sno Shack was a popular stop for many of those looking for something cold.