Participants will learn how generations of farm families have cultivated the land and grown crops and livestock to create the basis for the Oswegoland community so many residents desire to live in today.

Richmond's history and present are tied together with money from Memorial Hall sale funding Nippersink Park improvements, all set for its unveiling during the village's 150th anniversary this weekend.

Built in 1914, the Illinois Midland Railway connected two small towns, Newark and Millington, in southern Kendall County barely two miles apart.

Countryside Flower Shop customers can now select and cut their flowers at the Katherine and Bill Hameder Cut Flower Garden, named for the shop’s original owners.

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The quilt will be on display at the Log Cabin during the Sandwich Fair; the winning ticket will be drawn Sunday evening, Sept. 11.

Proceeds from event will benefit area veterans programs.

The Fern Dell Historic Association will host its annual fall drive thru fundraiser Friday, Aug 19 on the east side of the Fern Dell Museum, 9 E. Front St., Newark.

Village President Troy Parlier told staff, at a Village Board meeting Tuesday evening that 59 dogs had already been registered at Happy Tails dog park on the first day.