In less than three weeks Downtown Atlantic will be lined with crafters, classic cars and families enjoying the celebration of “great people in a great place.” AtlanticFest committee Chair Liz Denney said food and activity vendors are still needed to accommodate the more than 5,000 attendees expected. “We always have plenty of people to feed, and our vendors are always pleasantly surprised by the crowd,” Denney said.

The deadline to apply has been extended and vendors can contact the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce for applications and guidelines to participate. Activity booths are also being accepted, and organizations are encouraged to register games or carnival-like booths for attendees to enjoy.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 712-243-3017.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests on Tuesday, July 23rd.  27-year-old Joshua Doyle Madsen of Exira was arrested around 7:30pm Tuesday on an outstanding warrant and was charged with Reckless use of a Firearm.

The charge resulted from an investigation into a shooting incident on July 5th, 2013 in the 3100 Block of Quail Avenue.  Madsen was allegedly was shooting a high powered rifle and a round went into Littlefield Park campground and lodged in a fiberglass truck topper.  No injuries were reported and after the arrest Tuesday Madsen was transported to the Audubon County Jail and was released following an appearance before the magistrate.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office also on Tuesday (7/23) arrested 19-year-old Lacey Ann Malson of Vail around 11:00pm.  Malson was charged with driving while barred after a traffic stop on Highway 71 near 120th Street.  Malson was taken to the Audubon County Jail and later posed bond and was released.

The Harlan Police Department today (Wednesday), released a report on several recent arrests. Officials say 24 year old Skyler Andrews, of Irwin, was arrested Sunday, when officers were called to a disturbance in the 1000th block of 6th Street. Andrews was charged with assault for allegedly threatening Brandon Buelt, of Exira, and also with public intoxication and interference with official acts. Andrews was transported to the Shelby County Jail.

On Saturday, 40 year old Curtis Baldwin, of Harlan, was arrested when police received reports of a male subject climbing the fire escape at 603 Court Street. Officers found Baldwin inside an apartment from which he had been previously evicted. He was charged with trespass and taken to the Shelby County Jail.

Last Thursday, July 18th, 38 year old Shawn Schechinger, of Harlan, was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant and taken to the Shelby County Jail. That same day, 21 year old Logan Ford, of Hattiesburg, MS, was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant stemming from an altercation with Daniel Cagle on July 12th. Ford was transported to the Shelby County Jail. 25 year old Derri Vohs, of Harlan, was arrested on Tuesday, July 16th following a traffic stop. Vohs was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying weapons. She was taken to the Shelby County Jail.

Police in Harlan also cited two individuals for varying offenses. 33-year old Ryan Polley, of Harlan, was cited July 14th for illegal use of fireworks, and on July 13th, 17-year old Alexander McLaughlin, of Harlan, was cited for being a Minor In Possession of tobacco, after he was observed allegedly smoking a cigarette while at the races. Both of the individuals received their citations and were released.

(8-a.m. News)