Around Charlestown: Charlestown UMC celebrates burning the mortgage

Join in the fun at the Fall Fling on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Charlestown United Methodist Church beginning at 5-7 pm. There will be games, crafts, a bounce house for the kids and a hayride for everyone! Bring a lawn chair and sit around the campfire. Enjoy BBQ pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and dessert. This is free community event for everyone of any age. All are welcome!

The opening ceremony of the Portage County Randolph Fair had a special moment to honor the late Dale Nething of Maplecrest Farms in Charlestown. Dale and his wife, Helen, started the Portage Porkers 4H Club when their sons, Don and Dennis, raised hogs to sell at the fair. That club has existed for over 50 years with Dale serving as an advisor until his passing in February. Dale also gave many hours of service in helping establish and run the tractor pulls.