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Fake call about man shooting wife, holding child hostage prompts heavy police response in Bull Valley

A fake report of a man who had shot his wife and was holding a child hostage prompted a heavy police response in a neighborhood in Bull Valley. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday to the 7200 block of Millburne Court in Bull Valley. McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Communication Specialist Emily […]

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Thousands of gallons of water, foam used to extinguish ‘troublesome’ vehicle fire at home near Woodstock

Nearly 4,000 gallons of water and 35 gallons of firefighting foam were used to battle a “troublesome” fuel-fed car fire at an unincorporated Woodstock home Friday afternoon, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded at 12:53 p.m. Friday to the 700 block of North Valley Hill Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of […]

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Police chief rescues baby groundhogs in Bull Valley, transports them to local wildlife rehab group

The police chief in Bull Valley rescued two baby groundhogs and transported them to a wildlife rescue rehabilitation group for treatment. Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation said Friday they admitted two baby groundhogs, which are the smallest groundhogs to ever have been admitted to their facility. The organization is a licensed non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center based […]

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U.S. Olympic ski jumper and McHenry resident killed in motorcycle crash remembered for humor, compassionate heart

A U.S. Olympic ski jumper from McHenry who died in a motorcycle crash is being laid to rest Saturday as his family remembers him for his “extraordinary athletic accomplishments.” The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bull Valley Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:35 p.m. Monday to the 1000 block of Cherry […]

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Police say U.S. Olympic ski jumper who died in McHenry County motorcycle crash was traveling at high rate of speed

Police say the U.S. Olympic ski jumper from McHenry who died in a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley was reported to be traveling at a high speed when he lost control and crashed. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bull Valley Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:35 p.m. Monday to the […]

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McHenry resident and U.S. Olympic ski jumper dies following motorcycle crash in Bull Valley

A U.S. Olympic ski jumper, who lived in McHenry, died after he was rushed to the hospital following a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley Monday evening, authorities said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bull Valley Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:35 p.m. Monday to the 1000 block of Cherry Valley […]

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Coroner identifies elderly man found dead by Woodstock firefighters responding to brush fire in Bull Valley

The coroner has identified an 83-year-old man who was found deceased and burned by Woodstock firefighters who were responding to a brush fire call in Bull Valley. An autopsy was performed Monday on the victim, identified as Donald Metivier, 83, of Bull Valley, according to McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District […]

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Elderly man found dead by Woodstock firefighters called to brush fire in Bull Valley

Police are investigating after Woodstock firefighters responding to a brush fire call found an elderly man deceased and burned in Bull Valley Thursday afternoon. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 3 p.m. Thursday to the 400 block of Cold Springs Road in Bull Valley for a brush fire. Bull Valley Chief of Police Tracy Dickens […]

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Juvenile flown to hospital, 3 others hospitalized after two-vehicle crash near McHenry

Police say a juvenile was flown to the hospital and three others, including a second juvenile, were also transported to the hospital after a reckless vehicle hit a pickup truck near McHenry. The Bull Valley Police Department, McHenry Township Fire Protection District and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:35 p.m. Friday to the […]