Lewistown Business Appreciation Day

September 18, 2024

Lewistown Business Appreciation Day honored Dr. Gene Childress on Sept. 14. Dr. Childress passed away Jan. 20, 2024. The beloved doctor was an important part of the Lewistown and Lewis County community. Parade participants were encouraged to wear a curly wig, as Dr. Childress was always recognizable by his curly hair. 
The Lewistown community appreciates all the good things Dr. Childress did for the community and is greatly missed, but his legacy of helping and healing will never be forgotten. 
Former mayor Steve McKenzie (right) with current mayor Wes Sharpe, McKenzie was honored for his 18 years of serving the community as Lewistown Mayor.
More photos are in this weeks edition of the Press-News Journal.