Today is Huntley Patch’s first birthday.

A year ago, people would ask “What’s Huntley Patch?”

I still get that question but more and more people know that Huntley Patch is their hometown news source, online. And I’m thrilled when they say they love it.

The idea behind Huntley Patch has always been about trying to provide Huntley residents with local news and interesting stories about life in this charming town.

We’ve told you about new laws passed in Huntley, about its growth and new businesses opening down the street from your home.

We’ve told stories about people reaching out to help others and stories about milestones in the lives of your friends and neighbors.

We’ve loved bringing these stories to you this year and look forward to bringing you more in years to come. We'd love to hear from you about your stories and get your feedback on the site.

Today, I thank Huntley Patch readers for all their support. Thank you for embracing your very own Patch.