Woodford County News

With patience, Jim Lenc of LaGrange brought home a fine 10-pointer after bowhunting in Woodford County on Friday morning.

Just like the middle class, the mida 'sized farms are getting fewer and fewer. The US Ag Department's latest census shows a growth in small farms where the operator has another job off the farm.

Volunteer Paul Burton was manning his post in the parking lot of the Woodford County Health Department bright and early Saturday morning.

We all pay a price to consume energy. That price is both economical and environmental.

The 2009 Olio Cemetery Walk, sponsored by the Woodford County Historical Society, Eureka College's Theater Department, Eureka Christian Church and the EC Circle K service club drew hundreds to the sunlit, breezy cemetery last Sunday.

The restoration of Stumbaugh Cemetery in Montgomery Township will be the topic of the October 8th meeting of the Woodford County Historical Society.

Do you have a new or old quilt or textile item that you made or was given to you that holds a special place in your heart? If so, please consider sharing your joy with others at the first annual Heart House Quilt and Textile Show on October 2 and 3. To enter an item in the Show, pick up a registration form at Heart House, University of Illinois ...

While driving down U.S. 24 in his tractor, Daryl Hodel, took one final look over his shoulder.

A head on collision in East Peoria sends two people to the hospital early Tuesday morning.

Max Boswell, 59, of Ottawa pleaded guilty to the Class 4 felony of theft/subsequent offense on Sept.

"Aprons and Their Stories" will be the topic of the September 17th meeting of the Woodford County Sewing Guild.

With heightened interest in the economy, healthcare, deficit spending, taxation and the war on terrorism now being sensed nationwide, area citizens have an ideal venue to contact their elected officials and candidates for office on Thursday, September 17, at the annual Woodford County Republican picnic.

Do you have a new or old quilt or textile item that you made or was given to you that holds a special place in your heart? If so, please consider sharing your joy with others at the first annual Heart House Quilt and Textile Show on October 2 and 3. To enter an item in the Show, pick up a registration form at Heart House, University of Illinois ...

If this cool summer is any indication, it may be a cold winter. That means your heating bills may be higher.

The long awaited unveiling of statues of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Goings took place today in Metamora.

The long awaited unveiling of statues of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Goings took place today in Metamora.

The late Irwin Bauman, the 1940 U.S. corn husking champion, still had his touch in his later years, as demonstrated in this photo.

The late Irwin Bauman, the 1940 U.S. corn husking champion, still had his touch in his later years, as demonstrated in this photo.

Authorities say an 85-year-old central Illinois woman whose car struck four people, killing one of them, at a fireworks show will face no charges other than a traffic citation already issued.

The annual 4-H Fair at Farm Bureau Park has once again drawn thousands of visitors to see the exhibits, pet the animals and taste the food available.