Eric and Joni Beyer of Lanark welcomed home new son Gavyn Beyer, born on March 5, 2010.

Test scores at Apple River Middle School leap 16.6% in 2 years. East Dubuque High's scores jump 10.2% JO DAVIESS COUNTY, Ill.

The Illinois Commerce Commission will hold a public forum to hear comments on Apple Canyon Utility Company's proposed general increase in water rates at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Lake Clubhouse, 14A157 Canyon Club Drive in Apple River.

The Vermilion River is one of the best, if not the only, exciting whitewater rivers found in the state of Illinois.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting people to help with the 2010 Census. These short-term, temporary jobs offer flexible hours, paid training, paid mileage and a wage of $13 per hour.

APPLE RIVER, Ill. -- An era has ended for the community of Apple River. One week ago, the Warren Community Unit School District 205 Board decided to close the Apple River Middle School, a facility many Apple River residents labeled the heart of their community.

APPLE RIVER, Ill. -- Two Apple River residents were injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident Wednesday south of Apple River.

The Warren School Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. today at the Warren High School Library to discuss the proposed closing of Apple River Middle School.

APPLE RIVER, Ill. -- Members of the Eagle Nature Foundation and the Conservation Guardians of Northwestern Illinois conducted the 46th annual Jo Daviess County Christmas Bird Count on Dec.

Costumed interpreters depict life in the 1830s at Apple River Fort Historic Site in Elizabeth.

Apple River State Bank announced the following: Jason Thomasson joined the bank as a loan officer in the Elizabeth, Ill., and Hanover, Ill., offices.

An area small town bank pulled out all the stops for Halloween and at least one costume got a high rate of return on laughter.

The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau has announced its "Warm Heads, Warm Hands, & Warm Hearts" program.

Apple River Canyon State Park is a neat little park close to Galena in northwest Illinois.

Apple River State Bank has donated $1,000 to the Blackhawk Park District for the replacement of playground equipment.