Cambridge Rotary names Students of the Quarter

    Two students have been honored by the Cambridge Rotary Club as students of the quarter this year. These students have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated exceptional character or promoted school spirit.

Bishop Hill receives state funds for preserving blacksmith shop

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.

2012 tourism theme is 'Back Roads Beckon'

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.

Last four months of 2011 eventful in Cambridge

The last four months of 2011 were eventful in Cambridge.

Caring Hearts receives $1,866 from Celebrity Night at County Seat

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.

About the video: Party of Four plays at Andover Christmas Walk

Party of Four, a saxophone and clarinet ensemble, plays Christmas carols at Jenny Lind Chapel during Andover Christmas Walk on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Constitution important, Henry County native reminds township officials

  Henry County Township Officials were reminded of the importance of the U.S. Constitution at their fall dinner meeting held Tuesday night, Nov. 15, at PL Damron's Cafe, in Kewanee. Guest speaker was Chad Kent, an award-winning professional writer and speaker who travels throughout the country renewing interest in and helping people understand the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

Hammer wins Freedom House's poster contest

Mary Hammer of Cambridge won Freedom House's annual poster contest urging people to take a public stand against domestic violence.

Caring Hearts needs help

Caring Hearts is looking for those caring Cambridge community members wanting to help a child to believe in Santa and kind souls.

Christmas on the Square begins today

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.

Santa on trial during Christmas in the Square

Cambridge Main Street announced Christmas on the Square has expanded to two full days of holiday fun, Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4.

About the video: Tom Akers, Cambridge Firefighter of the Year

Mike Fritch, commander of Cambridge American Legion Post No. 417, presents an award to Tom Akers as Cambridge Firefighter of the Year during the Veteran’s Day Soup and Chili Supper Friday, Nov. 11 at Valley View Country Club.  Other nominees for the award were Al Swanson, Josh Hutchinson and Chris Brown.
 

Video: Cambridge EMT of the Year

About the video: Ginny Krueger, Cambridge EMT of the Year

Mike Fritch, commander of Cambridge American Legion Post No. 417, presents an award to Ginny Krueger as Cambridge Emergency Medical Technician of the Year during the Veteran’s Day Soup and Chili Supper Friday, Nov. 11 at Valley View Country Club.  Other nominees for the award were Wanda Hepner and Christine Wexell.
 

About the video: Josh Verscheure, Henry County Deputy of the Year

Mike Fritch, commander of Cambridge American Legion Post No. 417, presents an award to Josh Verscheure as Henry County Deputy of the Year during the Veteran’s Day Soup and Chili Supper Friday, Nov. 11 at Valley View Country Club.  Other nominees for the award were Bruce Mahaffey and David Smutzer.
 

Public safety profile: Firefighter of the Year Tom Akers

Cambridge American Legion Post 417 honored Tom Akers as Camridge Firefighter of the Year.

Public safety profile: EMT of the Year Ginny Kruger

Cambridge American Legion Post 417 honored Ginny Kruger as Cambridge EMT of the Year.

Public safety profile: Deputy of the Year Josh Verscheure

Cambridge American Legion Post 417 honored Josh Verscheure as the Henry County Sheriff's Deputy of the Year.

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