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Before their non-conference pre-Christmas battle in Lena, some un-named Panthers asked the question, "Do you think we can stay close to them (RR/SM)?" But when asked about their pre-game concerns, the Wildcats had a quick answer, "I was worried about us doing what got us to 12-0," said Mickayla Bass. "We know everyone is gunning for us." "But is there anything about Lena-Winslow that makes you nervous?" Without any hesitation, every single starter on the RR/SM team had the same answer, "No."...
The Pearl City Lady Wolves were never challenged by South Beloit in their non-conference basketball game Monday night in Pearl City. In fact, if they had wanted to, the Wolves could have dropped eighty on the Sobos who were out-manned at every position. But PC head coach, Brock Musser, had bigger plans in mind. From the first quarter on, Musser was subbing his entire starting lineup out, and putting in an entirely new team. Not because the starters were not executing, but instead he saw the...
The Lena-Winslow/Stockton Pantherhawks always compete in the huge holiday wrestling tournament – Abe's Rumble. And even though it is a challenging 64 team field they have to square off against, the Pantherhawks have won the prestigious tournament, and are seen as a major competitor. Well, over the holiday break, head Coach Kevin Milder claimed his 500th victory as the Pantherhawks brought home the Championship trophy from Abe's Rumble yet again! The championship bout was against Coal City – a m...
When people see that Scales Mound only beat Galena Thursday night by five points on their home floor in a 67-62 contest, they might have some doubts as to whether the Hornets were over-rated, or maybe the Pirates are that good. The truth, would be somewhere in between. Make no mistake, the game was over in the third quarter. The Hornets, who struggled early in the game, had found their rhythm and had the gym rocking when Ben Vandigo slammed home a dunk before the end of the third quarter with...
The Orangeville Broncos were sitting pretty with a record of 13-3, but Friday night they had to make a trip that – for them – typically came up empty. The Broncos paid a visit to Freeport to take on the Aquin Bulldogs. And while, yes, these were some of the same girls they play softball with and are friends, this is also a team that none of them had ever beaten. Ever. "No, as long as Kylie and I have been playing, we've never beaten Aquin in basketball," said senior Ella Doyle. But after wit...
The Speech season for area teams has been slow in starting – partly due to Covid, but also due to the weather – and following last year's Zoom only competition, every single team in the area got hit – and hit hard. Large teams like DeKalb that used to boast 30 to 45 kids participating, this year is down to only 12 on the roster. And small schools, like the reigning small school champion Stockton/Warren Warhawks ... have only five kids participating this year – leaving the door wide open to see...
As we usher in 2022, many Illinoisans turn our thoughts to accomplishments and challenges of the past year and look forward to the hope delivered by a new year. Like many, the end of the year found me reflecting on the past year. Let’s hope 2022 is not reflective of 2021. Just under one year ago, the Illinois General Assembly entered what proved to be one of the most eventful lame-duck Sessions in decades. The Illinois House met for the Lame-Duck Session in the Bank of Springfield Center a...
Now that the first snow of the season has arrived, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites the public to it's Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. This year, the trails are open thanks to all of the individuals and businesses that participated in the Uncorked Wine Pull Fundraiser held last month. We surpassed our goal and now have the needed equipment to maintain trails in the winter months. Valley of Eden features 3.5 miles of groomed trails...
Those 13 year old girls talking about “I Need a Man Who …” Stop it. You just need to do your homework. I did a push up today … well actually I fell down. But I had to use my arms to get back up, so … close enough. Now, I need chocolate. I’m the kind of crazy you weren’t warned about because nobody knew this level existed. Wow, our WIFI went down for five minutes the other day, so I had to speak to my family. They seem like nice people … who knew? A guy walks out of the bathroom and a cute girl says to him, “Sir, your garage door is open” … the...
Stockton Ruth A. Lawfer, 89 Ruth A. Lawfer, age 89, of Stockton, IL passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at home. She was born in Morrison, IL on May 20, 1932 to the late Louis and Winnie (VanOosten) VenHuizen. Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Stockton High School. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Stockton. In her younger years she helped farm. She also worked as a produce manager for Sullivans Foods, she was the first manager at Casey’s, she was a waitress at the Blackhawk Run Golf Course in Stockton and a cook for Shell S... Full story
Accident With Injury On 12/22/21 at approximately 4:53 am, the Jo Daviess County dispatch center received a report of a one vehicle rollover accident on US Route 20 approximately a quarter mile west of IL Route 84 North. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a black 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was being operated eastbound on US Route 20 by Zachery T. Krieg, 21 of East Dubuque. Krieg sideswiped the concrete barrier, over-corrected, left the pavement to the right, collided with a large gravel pile, rolled multiple times, and came to rest on its...
Have you ever heard of blinker fluid? Over the holidays, we were hosting some friends, and everyone had agreed that it would be fun to bring a gift for a white elephant type of exchange. Well, my wife opens up the gift she chose, let’s out a laugh and says, “I’m keeping this!” Inside was a small plastic jug of “Blinker fluid”. As everyone began to laugh, I then brought the house down. “What the hell is that?” “Oh my God! Give me your man card right now!,” Barry Homan roared. As everyone let out...
A group from our church just returned home from a mission trip to Kentucky where we helped clean up after the tornadoes. Following are the daily blogs I sent home while we were gone. Day one: Hello Everybody. We left Martintown Community Church yesterday (January 2) at 2:03 p.m. and arrived in Paducah, Kentucky at 9:57 p.m. The trip was without incident. Our caravan consisted of 4 work trucks pulling trailers loaded with 2 track loaders, one Kubota tractor, an ATV, a minivan, a passenger van, a...
After 48 weeks of drawings at The Iron Horse Tap in Lena, the Queen of Hearts was found in the Lena Sons of The American Legion Queen of Hearts Progressive Raffle. Brooke Olberding was the lucky name drawn and she chose number 41 on the board where the Queen was found hiding. With a total pot of $54,680, by being present, Brooke won 70% of the pot or $38,279 with Federal and state taxes still to be withdrawn. Brooke commented on her Facebook page, "A huge thank you to everyone who has been...
River Ridge High School Principal Mr. Mike Foltz is pleased to announce that 5 students from the River Ridge High School graduating class of 2022 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 17,340 honorees join the other outstanding students who have been honored since the designation was first introduce...
After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Santa Store was back at River Ridge Schools. An annual event sponsored by the RR PTO for the last 20 years, Santa Store provides elementary students an opportunity to shop for their loved ones. Middle and high school students were Santa's helpers and wrapped gifts and became personal shoppers as the little ones who selected their one of a kind gifts for their loved ones! A fun time was had by all. Huge "Thank Yous" go out to the PTO, the students and...
Over 100 talented musicians from 21 area schools will participate in the University of Dubuque High School Honor Band Day on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. Hosted by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, the day will culminate with a free, public concert at 7 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. University of Dubuque High School Honor Band Day 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque Free. No Ticket Required The University of Dubuque High School Honor Band Day is an...
State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) is renewing his calls for felony penalties for criminals convicted of assaulting state child welfare workers after a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) worker from Springfield was killed on the job Jan. 4, nearly four years after another DCFS worker from Dixon died Feb. 8, 2018, as a result of injuries from being assaulted on the job. “Like paramedics and other first responders, DCFS workers often face uncertain situations in which the risks are many, as there is often anger directed at t...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is proud to announce the addition of Todd Shankland and Seth Gronewold to the ownership team. Shankland is the firm's Chief Financial Officer. The firm's first nontechnical owner, Shankland is paving a path for other employees to find their way into the ownership circle. He joined the firm in September 2020. "Todd is an asset to Fehr Graham," said Mick Gronewold, Fehr Graham's Board Chairman and one of the firm's owners. "He's...
Following a notable career that spanned three decades, Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announces the retirement of Ken Thompson. Thompson joined Fehr Graham in 1989 as an Engineering Technician in the firm's Freeport, Illinois, office. He left the firm for three years to work at Goodyear Tire Company, now Titan Tire, in Freeport, returning to Fehr Graham in 1997. In 2002, he became the first non-engineer to be asked to join as an owner. Under his tenure,...
