The Willing Wilton 4-H group recently collected donations and used a grant to pack up more than 50 bags of food for the Manhattan Food…
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By Sandy Vasko Will County is known across the state as the “Stairstep” County. Making up one of these stairs is Frankfort Township. It was…
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It has been an un-bee-lievable winter/spring so far. February was a harbinger of the season; my wheat broke dormancy mid-month. It was green and robust…
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Elmer Halfeldt shares a picture showing breakdowns in the field, and having to wait hours for a John Deere rep, are nothing new. He was…
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It inevitably happens every few years, I get a call from someone growing grapes or the perennial flower vines wisteria or trumpet vine. They lament…
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Some 50 people — mostly farmers — recently celebrated a Rogation Mass on Dave Kestel’s farm in Manhattan. Although this was the first event for…
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With their $68,380 ARPA Grant from Will County, Manhattan Township was able to make enhancements to their Food Pantry that serves over 60 households each…
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Sheriff Mike Kelley is pleased to announce the arrest of John P. Shadbar, age 70, of Lockport Township for the offenses of Attempt First Degree…
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By Stephanie Irvine The Barclay Family of Peotone has had all it can handle, with a 4-year-old daughter suffering from a rare congenital condition, and…
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By Nick Reiher Parents love to see their kids put in the best light possible. Sometimes, it catches you by surprise. Until she took up…
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