Five area high-school students have been named “Good Citizens” by the Geneseo Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The students will be honored Sunday, Feb. 12, at a 1 p.m. Youth Awards Day ceremony at the Geneseo Community Center.
Dana Brock took a pie in the face to raise funds for the Henry County Fair, now she's preparing to face off in Springfield against 69 other queens for the 2012 Miss Illinois County Fair state crown.
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association Wednesday, Jan. 4, thanked the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for their help in preserving the historic village.
The New Year is a good time to do new things and the Henry County Tourism Bureau (HCTB) is seizing the opportunity to launch a new logo and tag line, along with a new visitor’s guide.
The last four months of 2011 were eventful in Cambridge.
How long does Santa have to deliver all those toys on Christmas Eve? The answer might surprise you. During the offseason, Santa Claus lives in an undisclosed location in rural Henry County, where of our reporters interviewed him in front of witnesses on Sunday, Dec. 4, before he left for his official home on Santa Claus Lane at the North Pole.
County Seat employees and friends of the community rallied to raise over $1,800 for kids in Cambridge. Caring Hearts has big wishes to fill, and County Seat's fundraiser will help make dreams come true.
Party of Four, a saxophone and clarinet ensemble, plays Christmas carols at Jenny Lind Chapel during Andover Christmas Walk on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Caring Hearts is looking for those caring Cambridge community members wanting to help a child to believe in Santa and kind souls.
Cambridge Main Street announced Christmas on the Square will include a Tour of Homes again this year. “We are so excited to have the Lang residence on the tour this year as this 100 year old home is a home many have wanted to see for years,” stated director, Deb VanDeWoestyne.
Cambridge Main Street announced Christmas on the Square has expanded to two full days of holiday fun, Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4.
For Andover’s 22nd annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, Dec. 3, visitors may start the evening with a bowl of homemade chili or vegetable beef soup, served from 5 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building. While in the building, visitors can participate in the mini Christmas tree, wreath and centerpiece contest and silent auction. Children can visit with Santa Claus and make crafts.
Cambridge American Legion Post 417 honored Josh Verscheure as the Henry County Sheriff's Deputy of the Year.
Christi Reed’s first grade class at the Cambridge Elementary School wanted to give residents some help with cooking their turkeys this year for Thanksgiving. Here are some recipes to try.
It was a beautiful sunny day for the Ridgewood Homecoming Parade Saturday morning, Oct. 8, in downtown Cambridge. This year’s theme was “Survivor.”
Cambridge Main Street will once again be hosting the annual Boo-tiful Saturday at the Community Hall on East Street. Children ages fourth grade and younger are invited to join in the festivities planned for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. until noon.
“Survivor” is the theme of this year’s Ridgewood Spartans homecoming parade sponsored by the Cambridge Rotary Club Saturday, Oct. 8.
The Fall Review originated in 1990 at the Cambridge United Methodist Church, but the “tasty” apple dumplings didn’t come on the scene until 1992. This year’s review is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the church on Exchange Street in Cambridge and in the Community Hall, adjacent to the church.
