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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Adams County Fair has announced its line-up and star concert talent for 2013.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Tri-State family is turning its loss into a widespread effort to keep students in school.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Raffles, hunting gear and guns were only a part of what drew in hundreds of people to the Adams County Fairgrounds Saturday.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Miss Adams County Fair Montanna Neisen competed in the 2013 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen pageant Sunday.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Family friends say a Tri-State boy will be watching from the gates of heaven when the third annual Ethan's Rodeo kicks off Friday night.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  What would you do if you were told you had about a year left to live?  That's what doctors told a seven year old in Palmyra just a few months ago.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  John Bennett of Mendon built his first demolition derby car when he was 14-years-old.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  A race to combat childhood obesity kicked off at the Adams County Fair Sunday. Nineteen teams of four took on the "Big Heat" extreme obstacle course sponsored by a partnership with the Adams County Fair and Blessing Health System.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The 2012 Adams County Fair crowned its newest Fair Queen Thursday night.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  This year the Adams County Fair and Blessing Health System wants to have some fun while fighting childhood obesity.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Saturday, June 2 is your chance to get your hands on some hot tickets see a top country star perform.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Robby Frazier's dying wish was for his parents to "have fun." This weekend is the first ever JUCFest at the Adams County Fairgrounds.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Dawn Wear faces three counts of felony theft.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Four year-old Ethan Weiman died back in 2009 after a two year battle with Neuroblastoma cancer.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Like we've said before about housepets, animals can't tell you when they're dehydrated or suffering from heat stroke ... it's up to these experts to provide ventilation, water and more.