Photos by Chad Koenen Henning School students and staff members wore mismatched socks and sported a new t-shirt in honor of Down Syndrome Day in Henning on Monday. The students in first and fifth grade (above) all received a shirt in honor of fifth grader Hendrick Witt and first grader Callie Kysar who both have Down… Read More

Grants to focus on creating a more sustainable and equitable region West Central Initiative is accepting applications now through April 13 for Resiliency Fund Grants. Grants will focus on organizations working to create a more sustainable and equitable region.    “Two years have passed since we established the Resiliency Fund to respond to the immediate pandemic needs… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Kale Misegades has advanced to the Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals after winning a tiebreaker in the North Central Region contest over the weekend. After connecting on 22 of his 25 free throws in the competition, Misegades made all five of his tie break shots. The competition was… Read More

Students, staff participate in pilot program to reduce waste, increase recycling at school By Chad Koenen Publisher One school’s trash could turn into another person’s black gold. Well, not necessarily the type of black gold that comes out of the ground and fills a vehicle, but the type that could help to cultivate the next corn… Read More

Results find less conflict, support for ALS By Chad Koenen Publisher Conflict between the volunteers of the Henning Ambulance Service has decreased over the past six months, at least that was the finding of a recent survey of the department. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning City Council received the results of a survey of… Read More

Fourth generation of Dilly family takes the court for Henning Hornets By Chad Koenen Publisher In Henning, basketball isn’t just a sport, it is a way of life. Almost as soon as some children are born, they are presented with a soft basketball to cuddle with at night and throw against the wall as they get older…. Read More

Department to explore options for police vehicles By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning Police Department could soon be getting a new vehicle to add to its fleet. The department’s 2010 truck was reported to be in need of repairs, and rather than taking a chance at fixing it, the council approved selling the vehicle at an auction.  During its regularly… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A new book club will begin meeting later this month in the school library. The new book club will meet once a month and the first meeting will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the school library. Those who attend on March 24 will be able to help develop… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen A large sundog was seen over downtown Henning on Friday morning. Sundogs are colored spots of light that develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals and can mean that rain or snow is on the way. 

Contributed photo Approximately 200 meals were served at the first St. Edward’s Catholic Church fish fry of the spring on Friday night. A similar fish fry will be held every other week through Lent at the church.