In light of the recent rise of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in northwest Illinois, FHN President and CEO Mark Gridley has written the following letter to the area communities.

Matt McClujre (Buddy) and Joe Mauldin (Roy Brown) rehearse a song from Timber Lake Playhouse's production of the Buddy Holly Story while Crickets drummer, Jerry Allison (Kenan Smith) joins in on drums. The Buddy Holly Story opens September 9 through the 19 at the playhouse on 8215 Black Oak Road in Mt. Carroll. Tickets are available through the Box Office at ()815) 2144-2035 or online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

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The Rice Bull Riding rodeo put on quite a show Thursday night at the Carroll County Fair.

Visitors can see old-time farm machinery in action.

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Competitors on the Badger State Tractor Pullers circuit bring their heavy metal to the Carroll County Fair.