Grantfork news, Aug. 2 edition

Grantfork 74 Annual Homecoming

Grantforks 74th annual Homecoming will be held Friday, Aug. 18, and Sat., Aug. 19, at Firemen’s Park on Route 160.

A children’s parade takes place both days at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Let’s Read a Book.”

Bands for the two nights are Money Shot on Friday night and Benders and Backroads on Saturday night.

Great food will be available, including chicken, fish, hamburgers, fries, homemade pies, cakes and hand-dipped ice cream.

Have fun playing bingo and other games. Kids will enjoy the bounce house.

Historical Society Rummage Sale

This year’s Grantfork Historical Society Rummage Sale will be Sept. 14-16. The dates to bring items to the Auction Barn will be announced at a later date.

Grantfork VFD Assists With Greyhound Crash

Grantfork Volunteer Firemen assisted with July 12 interstate crash involving a Greyhound Bus and several semi trucks.

The crash occurred at mile marker 27 near the 70 westbound rest area.

Several injuries were reported with three people pronounced dead at the scene. Four victims were flown to area hospitals with 10 people transported by ambulance.

The crash is being investigated.