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Tri-State Heating Symposium set for Oct. 24

FREEPORT, Ill.  – With colder weather approaching, individuals and businesses may wonder how they’ll find room in their budget to pay for heating costs.

Fire Prevention Week: VFD breakfast Oct. 13

The annual Vinton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is Sunday October 13th from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and preschoolers get in free. Same menu as always; pancakes, eggs and sausage.

Naturalists offer dutch oven cooking session, Oct. 12

Learn the fine art of Dutch Oven Cooking, Saturday Oct 12, at the Benton County Nature Center, from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register by Oct. 10; cost is $5 per person.

Garrison Fire Department pancake breakfast Oct. 6

Start Fire Prevention Week off with a full stomach and help a good cause too! SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 6th the Garrison Fire Department and the Emergency Services Auxiliary invite you to a hunger pleasing breakfast of: PANCAKES, EGGS SAUSAGE, HASH BROWNS, BISCUITS & GRAVY Serving from 7:30 AM—Noon At the Emergency Service’s Building.
Article Thumbnail. Former Decorah Viking Chris Norton will share his story of faith and recovery  Wednesday.

Chris Norton to speak at Fields of Faith event Oct. 2

A college football player who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury will share his story of faith and recovery during the annual Fields of Faith event at Union High School this Wednesday evening, Oct.

Popcorn season in Vinton for the Cub Scouts

 It's cub scout popcorn time.  Cub Pack 47 has started selling popcorn. Prices range from $10 to $50 depending on the size and packaging.

Craft Bazaar and Vendor Open House at Windsor Manor

Kick Off Your Holiday Shopping with us! Saturday October 12th from 1pm – 4pm Craft and Bake Sale, Scentsy, Artwork by Paul and Mandy Roster, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Bethlynns Blocks, Thirty-One Gifts, Vibella Jewelry, Adorable Crocheted Items by Loopty Loop with Love, It Works! Body Wraps, hand made sewn items…and more.

Embroidery Club to meet Oct. 5

We are so exited to announce that Embroidery Club will be Saturday morning October 5th at 9:30 AM. at the Viking Sewing store. We have decided to have Club a week later on Saturday, to have a chance of getting more of the new things in to show you!, The whole morning will be spent seeing the new products, sewing machines and patterns that were shown at Orlando convention.