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The Galena Pirates are on a roll. With point guard, Kaden Hauber, back from his injury that kept him out the first month of the season, the Pirates are beginning to click. But they faced a tough challenge having to go to Scales Mound to take on the Hornets who had lost two of their last three. Lucky for them, they caught Scales Mound in the midst of a terrible shooting slump. In the first quarter, the Pirates played man-to-man defense against the Hornets, and Scales Mound tore it apart. Thomas...
Lena-Winslow Girls basketball coach, Dennis Huttenlocher, can always be heard calling out instructions to his team from the coach's box. But those are always in the form of either compliments, or warnings – "Watch the back side!" "Ball Pressure!" "Good job White!" Thursday night in Lena, the Panthers had a tall task when going up against a tough Aquin Bulldog squad – even one that was depleted as Ava Theisen was sick, and Ainsley Stovall was still sidelined with a bad knee. Aquin used their impr...
It used to be that the entire season seemed like a countdown to 'THE' match – when Dakota and Lena-Winslow/Stockton would square off on the mat against each other. The two most powerful 1A programs in northwest Illinois, quite often the winner of their battle had the inside track on who was going to win the state title. But times, they are a changin'. After both teams had to deliver the obligatory pounding to West Carroll – the epic match wrestling fans used to live for was far from being cli...
By: River Ridge business students: Cora Ritchie and Jala Haberman With Christmas coming around the corner River Ridge had their Santa Store which was run by retired middle school literature teacher Mrs. Kim Thorsen, current business teacher Mrs. Jen Laity, and her high school business class. Kim Thorsen started Santa Store in 2004. The River Ridge PTO wanted a more active part in the school/community and they wanted to provide a service to the students, in addition to the financial support they...
Mullen Earns Scholarship Naomi Mullen from Lanark, IL, a student who is studying Environmental Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is among the scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 academic year. Mullen won the following scholarship: Chancellor Scholars "On behalf of the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors, we send our deepest congratulations to this year's scholarship winners," said Katie Kuznacic, president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation. "Since 1962, thousands of individuals, families, friends, and organizations...
With the start of the new year in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is launching his first annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive. To brighten the days of seniors and make sure they know they are a valued part of the community, Senator Chesney is asking students from public and private schools, church groups, scouting organizations, and other groups to create homemade cards that will be delivered to assisted living centers, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities acros...
First Semester Honor Roll 4.00+ Enver Ahmedi, Addison Albrecht, Millicent Boden, Cora Boop, Ruby Dickerson, Avery Engle, Morgan Flynn, Dolan Geerts, Lynnea Groezinger, Arthur Horn, Matthew Johnson, Edoardo Marcolin, Gwendoline Miller, Micaela Miller, Amie Richmond, Isaac Rife, Evelyn Walters, Kathryn Cobine, Kayla Diehl, Aizlynn Griffiths, Nathan Haas, Lucius Mendenhall, Elaina Doms, Samuel Rife, Nicholas Cobine 3.50 - 3.999 Kaytlyn Booras, Macey Fulton, Lucas Holland, Katherine Leonard, Benjamin Richmond, Cora Ritchie, Ty Spahn, George...
The following may or may not be a true story. There was a foursome at the golf course who walked on together for an afternoon of golf. None of them knew each other prior to this event. One was a senior Pastor and another was a somewhat cocky younger man. The other two men had retired from the work force and golf was part of their retirement regimen. At a short par 3, the Pastor asks the young man, “What club are you going to use on this hole? The young man replied, "An 8-iron, Pastor. How a...
When I was a junior in High school, we always did the traditional Madrigal Dinner – complete with a full meal where the Concert Choir made up the serving staff, the Orchestra provided the musical accompaniment, and the Swing Choir dressed up in medieval garb and performed classic carols throughout the dinner and afterwards. It was a huge fundraiser for the music department, and we had packed houses every night of the six or seven nights before Christmas that were performed. Anyway, the whole p...
Lena Toni R. Reed, 58 Toni R. Reed, 58 of Lena, IL passed away on January 3, 2024 at FHN. She was born on March 30, 1965 at Dr. Boeke’s office in Winslow, IL to Bob and Karen (Bauer) Johnson. She married Dave Reed on November 7, 1981 at the Lena Methodist Church and together they raised a family. She kept busy throughout the years. She worked at Gilley’s Supperclub in her younger years where she had a lot of fun and made friends. She also spent many years babysitting nieces and nephews and became like a second mother to them. The past 18 yea... Full story
The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 366 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 to those donating for a ticket. Over $21,000 is paid out to ticket holders during the drawing year. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket remains in the drawing each day for the entire year, no matter how often it may be drawn. Sponsoring organizations from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson County include: Caring Community of Elizabeth, East Dubuque Music Boosters, Eastland Music Boosters, Galena K...
SSM Health Monroe Volunteer Services is once again offering scholarships for students seeking a career in the healthcare field. The deadline for application submission is February 29, 2024. The first scholarship is for high school seniors. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to Monroe High School seniors and two $500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from communities with SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group sites – Albany, Brodhead, New Glarus, Durand, Freeport and Lena – or who live within an area serviced by a clinic or...
Whenever there’s a big snow storm, I look on the bright side. We can’t see the dog poop anymore. OK Winter, you made your point … I’m a wussy. It snowed! Quick everyone, drive into the nearest ditch. I hope the snowstorm doesn’t impact my schedule of aimlessly wasting my time online. I hope this last snowstorm of winter isn’t as bad as next week’s last snowstorm of winter. With the weather report of another snow storm coming, I’m just going to slap an “out of office” sticker on my forehead and call it a day. I actually don’t mind the snow...
Highland Community College Lifelong Learning February classes include Terrarium Bottle, Maple Syrup 101, Espresso Drinks and How to Order Them, Beginning Wheel-Thrown Pottery, and Soft Pastel for Beginners. To register online and view the complete Lifelong Learning schedule, visit highland.edu/lifelong. Terrarium Bottle Location: Clara Joyce Flowers, 13493 E. Blair Hill Road, Stockton Registration Deadline: Jan. 25 Class: Feb. 1; 6-7 p.m. Fee: $75 Instructor: Drew Groezinger Learn about tips and tricks for growing indoor houseplant terrariums,...
West Galena 4 - 0 19 – 1 East Dubuque 3 - 1 9 – 11 RR/SM 2 - 2 15 – 6 Stockton 2 - 2 11 – 11 Warren 1 - 3 9 – 11 West Carroll 0 - 4 4 – 16 North Orangeville 8 - 0 23 – 1 Pecatonica 4 - 2 20 – 4 Aquin 3 - 2 15 – 5 Lena-Winslow 3 - 3 16 – 7 Dakota 2 - 5 8 – 15 Pearl City 1 - 5 3 – 18 Durand 0 - 4 5 – 9 South Eastland 8 - 0 14 – 8 AFC 6 - 2 15 – 8 Forreston 4 - 4 5 – 16 Amboy 3 - 4 11 – 6 Polo 2 - 4 9 – 11 Milledgeville 1 - 5 1 – 15 Fulton 0 - 5 1 – 13 Last Week’s Results Warren 47 Pearl City 42 RR/SM 42 Stockton 37 Warren 55 West Carroll 26 Gal...
Several different topics were discussed at Monday's Freeport City Council meeting of the whole, but the argument could be made that the most pertinent one revolved around the City's goal to fix all of the roads in desperate need of repair. It is important to point out that the entire road repair issue is not the fault of the current council or administration – years of neglect, and putting it off until later – by previous boards and administrations are finally getting to the point where tim...
There are many factors that impact the overall health and wellness of aging adults in our community. To help provide important education and answer questions, SSM Health Community Health Workers will be hosting FREE education sessions at SSM Health Monroe Hospital (515 22ndAve, Monroe) throughout 2024. The sessions will take place from 10 to 11am in the Human Resources Conference Rooms, Lobby Level. Community members can attend as many sessions as they would like. They may register by leaving a voicemail at 608-373-8062 or by emailing cheryl.up...
On Friday, January 26 the Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will host their Annual Harvest For All Campaign. For those who may not be familiar with this program, Harvest for All is a program within the Young Leader Committees of Illinois Farm Bureau to combat food insecurity across the state. Each January the Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders collect corn from local farmers, sell it and then donate the proceeds to Carroll County Food pantries. This year the event will take place...
SSM Health Monroe Hospital is excited to offer 8th grade students an opportunity to learn about healthcare professions through our Club Scrub program. The goal of this free after-school program is to increase awareness of healthcare careers. The program is designed to provide 8 interactive sessions over a period of three months to provide consistent and engaging exposure to various healthcare professions. Students will have the opportunity to speak with healthcare professionals and participate...
For the last 18 months, Governor JB Pritzker has quietly issued consecutive 30-day disaster proclamations for the State of Illinois as it relates to the migrant crisis and the hordes of non-citizens making their way to Illinois from the U.S. southern border. These orders grant him massive power to bypass the Legislature, a co-equal branch of government, and move and spend budget dollars how he sees fit. Indeed, Governor Pritzker and I do not agree on much, but we agree that the flood of...
Following its decades-long tradition of providing citizens with information that helps them be an informed electorate, the League of Women Voters of Freeport and the NAACP Freeport Chapter are co-hosting a Candidate Meet and Greet on Tuesday, January 23 at 6 p.m. at the Freeport Public Library. This year’s program is being co-sponsored by NAACP Freeport Branch #30399. Candidates in local races in the March 19 Illinois Primary Election have been invited to introduce themselves at a January 23 event that leaves time for attendees to mingle, e...
West Galena 5 - 0 14 – 8 East Dubuque 4 - 1 12 – 10 Scales Mound 3 - 2 16 – 5 Warren 2 - 2 8– 10 River Ridge 1 - 2 12 – 7 West Carroll 0 - 3 0 – 14 Stockton 0 - 5 4 – 13 North Pecatonica 4 - 0 17 – 3 Dakota 4 - 1 10 – 10 Lena-Winslow 3 - 2 12 – 5 Durand 2 - 2 14 – 4 Pearl City 0 - 4 7 – 12 Oville/Aquin 0 - 4 4 – 14 South Eastland 6 - 0 15 – 7 Polo 3 - 1 9 – 8 Fulton 2 - 1 11 – 7 Forreston 2 - 3 6 – 13 Milledgeville 1 - 3 5 – 10 AFC 0 - 3 3 – 16 Amboy 0 - 3 2 – 12 Last Week’s Results Shullsburg 63 Warren 47 Galena 56 Warren 36 East Dubuqu...
We've seen the games get stopped, and special recognition given whenever a high school player reaches the 1000 point mark for their career. It is an incredible honor when you think about it. And means that not only was the player a strong scorer – but was strong for multiple years, because typically a player might score 300-350 points a year (Which would average to double digit scoring in every game). So, to make it to 1000, you're quite often talking about a kid who was a star for three y...
