AREA INDUCTEES IN THE 4-H HALL OF FAME

(SPRINGFIELD) Congratulations to several area 4-H volunteers who were honored at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this past weekend. The list of those inducted as 2025 4-H Hall of Fame members include Dennis Anderson of Richland County, Gary Joe Johnson of Jasper County, Keith Payne of Clay County, Barkley Barnard of Wayne County, and Trish Purcell of Fayette County. The Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes 4-H volunteers that have a history of exemplary service to their local 4-H programs and are nominated by either County University of Illinois Extension staff or by the Illinois 4-H Foundation Board.