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County fair still about farm, families

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INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER | Getting thrown from a bull hurts enough, but then rider Matthew Weaver gets stared down by the inhospitable animal during the McHenry County Fair last week.

In its 71st year, McHenry County Fair boasted the theme “Growing for You,” but the motto still was, “Where farm and families meet.” While attractions at the six-day fair continue […]

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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
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