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The 16th annual Hopkinsville Kiwanis Soap Box Derby Racing event is set to kick off today with much more to offer Saturday as kids and families will gather at the

While things aren't quite back to normal, as there was no street permit in place for this year's festivities — there was a Dyngus Day celebration to be had at Gordon Green  in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. Here's what we saw. 

Racers from across the country are meeting in Livingston this May for some downhill speed. As teams use their engineering skills and the laws of physics to reach speeds of over 35 miles per hour on a dirt track.

Racers from across the country are meeting in Livingston this May for some downhill speed. As teams use their engineering skills and the laws of physics to reach speeds of over 35 miles per hour on a dirt track.

Kids have been making soap box derby cars since the 1930s, but you won't see any orange crates with wheels rolling through derby competitions these days. The sport has adopted various plastic elements to modernize its cars without losing its nostalgic charm. The All-American Soap Box Derby is…

Children and young adults from the Akron area compete in local soap box derby to qualify for the 83rd All-American Soap Box Derby next month

The program is June 7-11 at Derby Downs in Akron.

Moberly Chamber celebrates award winners during May 1 banquet Submitted by Michelle Greenwell of Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held May 1 at the 4th Street Theatre. The fundraising and social event brought an entire new atmosphere was created intended to celebrate members and the ability to gather again after a long year of business struggles. Each year the Chamber honors its members ...

Unsung hero: Dale Brownfield helps keep Canton skateboarding CANTON  Dale Brownfield grew up in Akron riding BMX bikes at Derby Downs and skateboarding. But if he wanted a skateboard ramp, he had to build it. The now 50-year-old Canton resident raised his daughter as a skateboarder, driving out of state to find more than prefabricated, metal ramps. As president of the Canton Skateboard Association (CSA) the past four years, hes invested significant time and money into the 9th Street DIY skate...