After more than two decades of service, a longtime Hog Days committee member is stepping away from the festival she helped grow into one of Kewanee’s most beloved traditions. For 23 years, she’s worked behind the scenes of the Labor Day weekend celebratio... See more
For Bill and Ruth Anne Scott, Hog Days has always been more than a festival — it’s family tradition on four wheels. The couple, now 88 and 86, have been part of the celebration for decades, carrying forward the Model T Rally first organized by Ruth Anne’s... See more
At 36, a DeKalb woman with a long history of mental illness entered the Henry County Jail. Nearly two years later, she remains there — now 38 and still waiting for her cases to move forward. Asuncion H. Neal drew public attention last week after the Henry... See more
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
