Dates are now set for the summer farmer’s markets in Assumption and Moweaqua. They are scheduled for June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, September 12 and 26, and October 10 and 24, each from 9-11 a.m.  Each month’s first farmer’s market day will take place in Assumption, with the latter one headed to Moweaqua.  This is the second year with this system of alternation between the two towns.  Assumption Community Pride, which organizes the farmer’s markets, hopes for an even greater turnout this year than last year.  They are also holding a fundraiser on Friday for the farmer’s market efforts.

Derek Page is the president of Assumption Community Pride.  He says live music and a taco truck will be present at every farmer’s market.

Assumption Community Pride is holding a quarter auction to raise money for both the farmer’s market and scholarships for local high school students.  It will take place this Friday at 6 p.m. at the 1905 Brewing Company.

Away from the farmer’s market, two new businesses have opened in Assumption.  One of them is J&R Diesel, a truck repair shop.

The other new business is J&J Diner, which has previously operated as a food truck.  In fact, for that reason combined with the lengthy remodel of their new space, they are still using the food truck to prepare food while serving customers in the main dining space.

In another local development, Page reports there has been a sale on the first of 16 lots in the Baxmeyer Subdivision.  He hopes it can lead to more action in that area. 

More information on Assumption Community Pride is available at their Facebook page.

Derek Page appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.