Locust Grove - The small town of Locust Grove is moving forward following a deadly battle with Ecoli.

Elaine Clark works and lives in Locust Grove, and says the community is still reeling from the deadly outbreak of ecoli.

"It's just horrible. You feel for the people who own the restaurant, you feel for the people who got sick, you feel for the dear gentleman who lost his life. It's just been really tough," said Clark.

But life in Locust Grove goes on.

A fundraiser held Saturday helped to bring townspeople together.

"We have this to help our teachers with supplies that may not be in the school budget," said Diana Goertz.

There were colorful gift baskets and a silent auction. But there were also reminders of exactly what this small town has endured.

"When something bad like this happens, I say it's like a horrible accident. It's no one's fault per se," said Clark.

Meanwhile, the healing process continues.

"It's been somewhat of a scary situation, but we have come together and several organizations have come together to help one another," said Goertz.

And that's why events like this serve a double purpose. First to raise money. Then to raise spirits.

At the height of the outbreak 300 people became sick, 72 had to be hospitalized, 17 had kidney dialysis treatment and one person died. Two people remain hospitalized.

The source of the Ecoli was traced to the Country Cottage, a restaurant in Locust Grove. It has since closed its doors.