Members of the Attica American Legion present the colors during the opening ceremony of the Hillsboro Homecoming. The Hillsboro Homecoming was conducted Aug. 13 at Betty Bailey Park. Ashley Kawlewski, queen; Cali Morris, princess supreme; ?Lilli Matherly, little miss; Josie Bennet, junior teen miss; Haley Hickman, teen miss; and Brooke Gardenhire, supreme queen were on hand to serve food and collect money for the Fill the Wagaon campaign for Riley Children’s Hospital.

This group from Danville, Illinois recently took part in the cycling event for Newton County. Left to right are Euraclido Caballero, Alexis Simmons, Sean Deneau, Brian Zorns and Tom Barnes. Families, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoyed Newton County’s annual cycling event August 6 at Willow Slough.