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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 McHenry County Fair last week resumed its annual summer celebration after a one-year hiatus. Ken Bauman, president of the Fair Association Board, and Rich Tobias, vice president, said the […]
By Cheryl Wormley Some weeks, I struggle to come up with a topic for Declarations. Not so this week. In fact, I have three things vying for attention. Thanks, Sydney […]
After its cancellation last year during the pandemic, the McHenry County Fair returns this August with grandstand and grounds events, a carnival, and livestock and non-livestock shows. This year’s festival […]
After tough year financially, Fair Association looks toward recovery
Participants, board react to loss of 2020 McHenry County Fair
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 […]
McHenry County Fair will run July 30 through Aug. 4
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What do legendary NFL quarterbacks Steve Young, Dan Marino and Warren Moon have in common? They have all…
Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older…
Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…