By Isabella Zarate For 11 years the Homer Farmers Market has brought a sense of community to the town. Starting on the first Wednesday of May and running till September, the market is open to the public every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. In previous years, the market had been led […]
By Isabella Zarate Nearly 150 years ago, just east of the Salt Fork River, travelers would find themselves stopping for a drink at Kelly’s Tavern. The tavern, once famous stomping grounds for a number of visitors (including former President Abraham Lincoln), was then owned by a man named Joseph Kelly. […]
By Isabella Zarate For more than a century the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery has been the resting place of many as well as the home to lifetimes of history. The G.A.R Cemetery of Homer was founded in 1886 when the GAR veteran’s organization desired a resting place […]
By Isabella Zarate As a way to honor, recognize, and inspire success, Heritage High School has recently created their very own Heritage Hall of Fame. By featuring alumni and inducting them as honorary members, the school hopes not only to acknowledge the nominees, but also to encourage current and future […]
By Isabella Zarate Memorial Day is more than just a day off. While it is recognized as a perfect time to cookout and gather with friends and family, the day’s true purpose is to take some time to honor and reflect those who have sacrificed so much. Memorial Day is […]
By Isabella Zarate High school can be a lot of things: a place to learn, a place to grow, a place to make friends and to play sports, a place to join the band or discover you can sing in choir. High school is a place where a lot can […]
By Isabella Zarate Spring is upon us, meaning warm, sunny days are near. After this year’s brutal winter season, many find themselves longing for some quality time outside, and it just so happens that the Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) provides the community just that. The KRT has been a unique […]
By Isabella Zarate If you’ve ever been to The Museum of the Grand Prarie, you are familiar with the detailed exhibits and their passion for the Champaign County community. It’s evident that the Museum staff has a dedication to history as they continuously are working to bring the past to […]
By Isabella Zarate It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, losing a child. It’s certainly not what Carrie and Ben Hay expected when they gave birth to Luella on April 4, 2017. According to Carrie, Luella was a “super happy, healthy, active little girl.” But on September 11, 2018, the Hay’s were […]
By Isabella Zarate Phones are ringing. Four antsy people sway left to right looking over the counter checking the time as they wait in line. Empty bottles scatter the counter, waiting to be filled. The phones are ringing. Fifteen cars inch along the drive-through. Patients awaiting a COVID test grow […]
