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Pectonica Sectional Championship Scales Mound 62 Sterling Newman. 49 Chicago Marshall Sectional Championship Chicago Marshall 65 Chicago Austin 48 White Hall Sectional Championship Liberty 39 Jacksonville Routt 28 Abingdon Sectional Championship Augusta Southeastern 43 Peoria Christian 34 Watseka Sectional Championship Lexington 43 Decatur St. Theresa 36 Woodland Sectional Championship Yorkville Christian 81 Putnam County 47 Okawville Sectional Championship Steeleville 32 Christopher 31 Effingham Sectional Championship Macon Meridian 82...
At halftime of the Sectional semi-final at Forreston, the game appeared to be over. The Stockton Blackhawks had almost completely shut down the Pecatonica Indians if not for a last second first quarter throw it up and – hey – nice shot, by freshman Kianna Degner. As the teams went into the halftime break, Stockton was up 22 – 2. Yes ... two. "We were doing a nice job of closing out on their shooters in the first half," said Blackhawk head coach Robyn Schulz. "but it helped that they were off."...
When the Galena Pirates and Aquin Lady Bulldogs took each other on in the semi-final of the Forreston Girls Sectional, both teams knew what athletes they needed to try and stop in the other colored jersey. For Galena, they had to stop Megan Holder and Meghan Carlisle from lighting them up from the perimeter, while Aquin needed to stop Maggie Furlong and Addie Hefel from driving into the paint and carving their defense up. The argument could be made that both teams accomplished their respective...
The Lena-Winslow Panthers, when they look back on their season, will be haunted by some unorthodox shots that their opponents have made. Of course, the most memorable was the one by Kellen Henze in the final seconds when he caught his own rebound and made a shot while sitting on the floor. But the “Oh My God” shot made by Scales Mound’s Sam Cocagne will go down as the one that ultimately ended their season in a 50-32 loss to the top team in the State Wednesday night in Scales Mound. Lena-...
On paper, Sterling Newman was stronger than the Eastland Cougars – with a pair of high scoring stars in seniors Marcus Williams and Ethan Van Lunduit. Even at full strength the Cougars would have been hard pressed to pull out the win – but they were already down a player as Carson Heeren was out with an emergency appendectomy the morning of the game. Things didn’t start well for the Cougars either as Williams drained a pair of three point bombs as the Comets pulled out to the early 13-11 lead at...
Everyone agreed on the scouting report – don't let the Pirates penetrate into the paint. In order to win, you need to force Galena to shoot from the perimeter where they are streaky at best. Stockton did that. But the other scouting report was pretty consistent too – press the snot out of the Blackhawks and don't let them get into their half court set where Brynn and Kenzie Haas can kill you. Galena did that. So, what you ended up with was a classic battle between two teams that knew each oth...
Three times the Scales Mound Hornets had taken on their nemesis East Dubuque, and all three times the games had been one sided double digit wins for the Hornets that most put into the "ho hum" category. But if there was one team the Hornets could not lose to in the Regional finals, it was East Dubuque. The team that had owned them throughout most of their high school careers, simply could not being an end to their amazing senior season ... Scales Mound should have been in total control of the ga...
Coming at you, Dan! :) A few years ago, I wrote you a letter for overlooking the importance of the Libero on the volleyball court and said without your first good pass, there is no set and certainly not a kill. After reading your very nice article on the Scales Mound Hornets, I have to say that I think you overlooked the contributions of, most specifically, the seniors on the team who don't start but have committed their time/talent to the development of that team. They have put in the same work and most likely would be starters off the bench...
SSM Health Monroe Hospital has been named one of the 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry's most significant designations of performance excellence, SSM Health Monroe Hospital is proud to have received this recognition every year since 2016. "We are very proud to be recognized at a national level for the excellent work our teams perform every day," shared Jane Curran-Meuli, President of SSM Health...
I get to meet some very interesting people. Recently I met a gentleman who is 74 years old and still driving a cement truck for a living. He has been driving one for more than 35 years. He loves his job but according to him, it is time to retire. I asked him then what? He said he would then devote his time to helping his two sons in their businesses. One was a contractor who built houses, the other had a trash can cleaning business. That intrigued me. I pictured a guy chasing the garbage truck...
I know that many of you might find this hard to believe, but food has always been important to me. When most babies growing up uttered the first word of “ma ma” or “da da”, my first word in life was “gookie”. So, with a priority being placed upon edible delicacies like Peanut Butter Cups and Hot Wings, it often amazes me to realize that I really don’t know my way around a kitchen. Last week, my wife had pulled out a container of taco meat, and placed it in a pot on the stove to heat up for d...
In what most wrestling fans from throughout the region saw as a hug upset, the Pantherhawks were knocked out of the Class 1A State team tournament in the opening round by a very strong Sandwich squad 34-32. Complete results were: Sandwich 34.0 Lena-Winslow/Stockton 32.0 195: Drew Mensendike (LWS) over Connor Holly (S) (Fall 1:21) 220: Henry Engel (LWS) over Kaiden Gustafson (S) (Fall 5:02) 285: Mike Haas (LWS) over Jaime Serrano (S) (Fall 1:09) 106: Ashlyn Strenz (S) win by forfeit 113: Anthony Sparti (S) win by forfeit 120: Kadin Kern (S)...
Shannon Lorraine Catherine Stutzman, 87 Lorraine Catherine Stutzman, age 87, of Shannon, IL passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She was born November 29, 1934 in Mandan, ND to the late Christian and Rose (Walters) Schmidt. Lorraine married Jack Barth on January 10, 1956. Jack passed away June 19, 1979. Lorraine married William “Bill” Stutzman on August 9, 1980. Lorraine was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Shannon where she was also a member of the Ladies Society. She had a very str... Full story
The February winners are announced in the Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser). The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022, 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 i...
The month of March brings hope that winter's end will soon be at hand. Snow will begin melting, giving way to green grass. South winds carrying warm gulf air will push temperatures upwards Sunshine will be with us longer each day. The bright sunny days of March offer hope that the seasons are about to change, and winter will soon be gone. March is the third month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Here, in equinox occurs. In ancient times, New Years Day was celebrated on...
It’s called “fast food” because you’re supposed to eat it really, really, fast. Otherwise, you might actually taste it. If the price of food gets any higher, I’m going to start setting out animal traps in my backyard. Our Heart-Smart Pizza is made with sausage, pepperoni, bacon, rich sauce and four kinds of cheese – all piled high on two defibrillator paddles. Where do pickles go to fight … in an Onion ring. The girl is so stupid, she thinks Taco Bell is a Mexican Phone Company. Did you hear about the hamburger that couldn’t stop making jok...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is pleased to announce that the volunteer stewardship group, Galena Area Land Enthusiasts (GALE) has received the 2022 Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award. The award will be presented to the groups' founder and leader, Bill Reid, at JDCF's annual meeting on April 7, 2022. Under Bill's leadership, GALE has accomplished much, restoring over 50 acres of prairie and oak savanna at Galena's Gateway Park and JDCF's Horseshoe Mound, Casper...
Jazmin Wingert, of Kent, Illinois, has announced her Republican candidacy for the Office of Stephenson County Clerk. Jazmin attended Pearl City High School and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin Platteville with a Bachelors in Agricultural Business. Jazmin began her corporate career with Union Pacific Railroad as a Commercial Sales Consultant. Her responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships and expanding opportunities for business development. Jazmin is a...
Highland Community College employees recognized colleagues receiving 2021 Excellence Awards, and Service Awards. The awards recognize employees for professional excellence and their years of service. 2021 Excellence Awards Excellence Awards recognize employees for quality work, creativity, honesty, integrity, self-development, and excellence in their professional relationships. A committee made up of recipients from the previous two years selected the winners in the following categories: full-time faculty, full-time administrative/professional...
The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association is pleased to host Richard Benning of Northwest Illinois Audubon on Monday, February 28th, at 7 pm at the Stockton Public Library. Mr. Benning will discuss eight birds that rely on woodland ecosystems and explain how they utilize the woodlands in various ways. Richard Benning, Northwest Illinois Audubon Society, leads bird walks and compiles the Freeport Circle of the Christmas Bird Count. He retired ten years ago from being the youth education coordinator at the Dells Nature Center near Rockford. He...
Last January, Illinois Democrats passed the Safe-T Act during the final hours of the lame-duck session of the last General Assembly, in one of the final acts of Speaker Michael Madigan. Since that time, a crime wave was set in motion throughout Illinois which threatens public safety as well as led the countless retirements of more experienced law enforcement officers and exodus from Illinois of many officers toward the beginning of their career. Over 40 of the 102 Illinois County Sheriffs have...
With collaboration between the Highland Concert Band and the Highland Orchestra, the Chamber Music Recital will be held on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The concert will feature chamber music in the form of percussion ensembles, string quartets, with the flute, clarinet, woodwind, and brass choirs. The repertoire will include music of the masters. "The Highland College Instrumental Recital is a pleasant blend of small groups and choirs,” said Scott S...
Congratulations to Quinten Atutis, 8th grader from River Ridge Elementary School. Quinten Atutis is the champion of the Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the Regional Office of Education #8. The competition involved several spellers from area local schools. Hendrix Feld, a fifth grader from Pearl City, earned second place honors. Due to the pandemic, the competition was a virtual event in which spellers participated through the Scripps Online Testing Platform. Quinten Atutis now advances to...
Individuals who are or will be studying agriculture, natural resources or related programs with an emphasis in conservation are encouraged to apply for the R. C. Miller Scholarship. The Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation is seeking individuals interested in applying for the scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Chosen recipients will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. To be eligible to apply, individuals must be residents of Stephenson County and enrolled in an agriculture, natural resources or related degree program....
The Accelerating Creatives & Entrepreneurs (ACE) Conference & Expo will take place on March 2 and 3 as an outlet for local residents to learn and network with business services and other entrepreneurs. Wednesday, March 2 will be held virtually and Thursday, March 3 will be in-person at the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main Street in Rockford. Both days’ events will bring together the region’s most trusted business resources, entrepreneurs and peers. Attendees will receive educational tips to start and grow a business, and make con...
