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Kane District Ramp Ministry increases mobility one ramp at a time

Local News

The Kane District Ramp Ministry has wrapped up its work for the year - continuing a trend of doing more and more ramps each year. Dean Clough, coordinator for this region, said the volunteer crew serves several surrounding counties. A growing organization turned into a 501c3, it began in ...

Cummins waits out demand slowdown

Local News

It’s been a tough year for Cummins Inc., as previously forecast slowdowns in demand have proven to be true for much of 2025. What does 2026 look like? It’s too soon to tell. Mark Smith, Cummins chief financial officers, said during a recent conference call with investor analysts that ...

Rapp has ‘concerns’ over school cell phone bills

Local News

Those testifying at a recent state House joint committee hearing on cell phones in school are in general agreement that it's time to silence cell phones in classrooms. The hearing included a mix of educators, psychologists and state education officials. None argued that the state shouldn't ...

Holiday dinner brings community ‘together’

Local News

Snowy conditions did not stop the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from being a success. Sandra Blum, host and lead coordinator of the Community Thanksgiving Dinner for over 10 years shared, “This for me is truly the best holiday! This is when we come together and celebrate friendship ...

175th anniversary ceremonial gavel gifted

Community

At the November stated meeting of the North Star Lodge 241, Joseph Warren Lodge 726 presented a ceremonial gavel to the officers of North Star in celebration of their recent 175th anniversary.