The Kewanee Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Northeast Park, joining communities across the country in a night dedicated to strengthening police‑community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Thi... See more
Sandwich prices will remain the same this year, although the Hog Days Committee did discuss the possibility of raising them at its meeting Tuesday. Co-chair Kaye Finney said meat prices have risen slightly, but not enough to justify an increase, especiall... See more
While the CDC is reporting that there are 1645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S., there are currently no outbreaks of the infection in the area, according to RaeAnn Tucker, director of health promotion for the Henry and Stark County Health Dep... See more
On mornings in downtown Kewanee, before most storefronts unlock and the first cups of coffee are poured, a few figures are already awake, or still sleeping — on benches, in doorways or tucked beneath awnings. One of them was 25‑year‑old Trever Dennison, w... See more
A Colona man was spared jail time Thursday when a Henry County Circuit Court judge denied the state’s petition for sanctions seeking 30 days behind bars. Mark Leihsing, 65, appeared in court with his attorney, Matthew Paulson. The defendant is charged wit... See more
