August is celebrated as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time to show support for breastfeeding mothers and advocate for safe environments for breastfeeding families.

Union County discussed how to catch vandals who deface rural dirt roads.

The 2025-26 school year begins soon.

Creston native performs at Pre-Lollapalooza

Services are pending for Richard D. Hammond, 76, of Creston, who died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at his home in Creston.

Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services requested Union County to use the county's opioid funds to supply naloxone, used to stop an opioid overdose, to the local community.

Afton will shift how they notify property owners of nuisance properties.

Mark Johnson hired to recruit team.

Emily McQueen will present her work at the Creston Arts Gallery through the month of August.

Creston native Trevor Conner will return home to inspire student-athletes.

Creston Waterworks released a map where construction will take place on Montgomery, Cherry and Mills streets.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of the year. There are 139 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Informational meeting held Aug. 19.

Two new cabins designed for large parties and groups will be ready for rental at Three Mile Lake sometime before Labor Day.

Committee formed to find new Creston Police Chief.

Park board must change meeting time

Top Notch Fireworks will add another fireworks show to their schedule.

Sand meets with Union County constituents during town hall tour.

For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Gunner Martwick created a flag retirement container for those who wish to honor their worn-out flags.

Council approves continued conversations.

"The Beverly Hillbillies" was a major success for Crest Area Theatre.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of the year. There are 139 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Recent closures caused by sewer problems

Destruction of plants and produce lead to locked gates.

Chicken Inn regular turns 99

Multiple resolutions were signed in the busiest board of supervisors meeting since the start of the fiscal year.

Wrenlee Rhae's Boutique opened Tuesday

Greater Regional remains in strong financial standing, but could see hardships caused by Medicaid cuts.

Alongside a contribution from their reserves, Creston Waterworks will raise rates in 2027 to meet financing for their water main improvement project.

Today is Thursday, July 31, the 212th day of the year. There are 153 days remaining in 2025.

A Creston man was injured Tuesday in a one-vehicle accident in Union County.

Student athletes can participate in two sports at the same time in the 2025-26 school year.

Three capital purchases were approved during Greater Regional Health’s board of trustees meeting on Monday

Annual fundraiser runs Saturday

Paul Ver Meer will leave his position as police chief to take over coordinator duties.

Auditorium lights originally used in old high school.

Dispatch for greater Union County could move to the county rather than the city of Creston.

SWCC TRIO Student Support Services will receive about $325,000 per year over the next five years to run their programs.

Two Creston positions will be shared with the Lenox Community School District.

Today is Thursday, July 24, the 205th day of the year. There are 160 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser this week in history.

DLR Group assures phase one will be done before school starts.

Updates to the school calendar and Early Childhood Center grants were approved during Monday's meeting.

Blue Stars Mothers are looking for donations to their care packages, which will be sent to service men and women overseas.

A family-friendly treasure hunt replaces annual wine walk.

$5 million in bonds will be sold to fund roads projects.

Olga is CPD's newest police K-9.

With this year’s Party in the Park wrapped, the Creston Parks board took time to review.

Pavement reconstruction planned for Palm Street.

County trails expansion workshop held last Thursday.

Isabel Pettit was sentenced July 11 in Union County District Court on three counts related to the sexual abuse of a minor