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The 2020 Lee Roy and Betty Rose Williamson Award was awarded in honor and memory of Lee Roy and Betty Rose Williamson to Pastor Bob and Rosalind Ray of Fairy Baptist Church and Hamilton Association at the annual Tri-Rivers Baptist Area on Sunday evening. Presenting the award was Richard Ray, Tri-Rivers Director of Missions and Laurie Williamson Ramsey, daughter of Lee Roy and Betty Rose Williamson.

Princesses Nora and Luci Galbreth, ages 3 and 5, were among the hundreds of Hamilton children who trick or treated on the square Friday afternoon. The weather was perfect, and lots of treats were distributed. Hamilton Chamber of Commerce thanks all the businesses that participated and volunteers who assisted at crosswalks. More photos, Page 8B. Staff Photo

“Keeper of the Horn” was a title given to me a few seasons ago by John Carter Hansard, and it has been my pleasure being just that – the man blowing the big horn at football games.

Hamilton turned out in droves Sunday to support the Ceresini family fish fry to help the family while John Ceresini battles lymphoma. Above, Abby Killian delivers to Cindy and Tommy McKay’s truck. Below, fish fryers prepared 300 pounds of fish in the courtyard of The Grain. Staff Photos

Hamilton Mayor Jim McInnis passed away unexpectedly Sunday night, his family confirmed Monday.

Given the choice between trick or treat, Halloween revelers are advised to choose treats and not take chances with what’s left of 2020.