McHenry County 4-H groups gathered en masse this month for the first International Night since the pandemic. “We are so proud of the time and effort the youth dedicate to […]
Hundreds of local 4-H members competed at the McHenry County Fair this month, with the most familiar entries being those in the barns. “We were thrilled to see the barns […]
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped local 4-H groups from continuing to improve many skills and complete projects. McHenry County 4-H is part of the University of Illinois Extension. “Extension […]
A 4-H member from Woodstock was one of three scholarship recipients at 4-H Awards Night during the McHenry County Fair in August. This year’s recipients of the annual scholarships were […]
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