Royal is ready to party

Residents in Royal are ready to blow off a little steam.

For the first time since 2019, the community is gearing up for Royal Fun Days. The celebration runs July 16-18 and features events for the whole family.

Royal Fun Days was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however organizers were still able to hold the tractor pulls.

"There's been quite a bit of talk on Facebook," said Anne Hagedorn, one of the event's organizers. "Everybody is excited to get out in the community and have some fun."

New this year is a 26-mile bike ride to and from Everly on Saturday, while Friday night fea...