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The Indian Creek Timberwolves came into the Sectional undefeated and ranked #1 in the State in Class 1A, so it was understandable that they might not be too worried about taking on a Panther team that had been blown out twice this season by 30+ point margins. But if Indian Creek is indeed #1, then a very strong argument could be made to include the Panthers in the top five. For three quarters and five minutes, Lena-Winslow gave the Timberwolves more than they wanted. Isaiah Bruce and Sean...
It was an amazing season in Girl's Basketball this year, and nobody is more excited to congratulate the Eastland Cougars on reaching the pinnacle that for so long seemed unreachable – State Champions! Make no mistake; what the Cougars did was exceptional. Yes, I know Aquin won it twice – but they had a future WNBA player and Division I scholarship athlete to lean on in Sophie Brunner – the likes of which we may never see again in the next decade. Eastland was truly a team in every sense of the w...
Residents across Illinois will soon begin receiving invitations to fill out the 2020 census forms. Mandated by the United States Constitution, the census is a count of the United States population that takes place every ten years. The 2020 Census will be the 24th census conducted since 1790. Residents will receive an invitation to respond online to the 2020 census between March 12 and 20. It is important to remember what the census is and why it is essential that people respond. This...
And it came to pass. There’s a guy in our church who says his favorite line in the Bible is: “And it came to pass.” He said it reminds him that whatever he is going through in life, it too shall pass. Nothing lasts forever. On the wall of my high school biology room, the teacher, Mr. Taylor, had a sign hanging just under the clock that read: “Time will pass. Will you?” Fortunately, the answer is yes, yes I did - at least most of the time! Well, this is the first week with the clocks moved ahe...
Normally, I try not to make use of any of the jokes floating around on the internet. Few of them tickle me like real life situations, and most people have already heard them and passed them on to friends anyway. But my wife sent me a goody, and because she sent it – I figure she can’t get mad at me for simply passing along what she started. Anyway, it was entitled Women, as explained by engineers. (Enjoy) 1 – To find a woman you need time and money. Therefore: Women = Time X Money 2 – “Time i...
Freeport William “Bill” A. Esser, 90 William “Bill” A. Esser, 90, of Freeport, formerly of Lena, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born on April 13, 1929 in Plymouth, PA to Rev. William and Elsie (Hillard) Esser. Bill married Opal Pratt on October 8, 1948 in Benton, WI. He served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Greenland during the Korean War. He was a regular blood donor, helped the Stockton Fire Department by directing traffic during accidents, and would sing in... Full story
Monroe Clinic has been named one of the 2020 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, Monroe Clinic is proud to have received this recognition every year since 2016. “While winning awards is not the mission of Monroe Clinic, it is satisfying to know that the level of hard work shown by our team is recognized at a national level,” shared Jane Curran-Meuli, Monroe Clinic President. “Our caregiv...
Tyler's Justice Center for Children be holding its 6th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at the Freeport Masonic Temple from 5pm-8pm. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time for $20, or for $25 at the door on the night of the event. Children 12 years old and under are free! The event will include a silent auction, raffles, cash bar and plenty to eat! Men Who Cook is a casual, family-friendly event featuring local men preparing bite-sized samples of their favorite dishes...
Whenever a cryptic press release that prompts more questions than it answers is received by our office, it tends to spark us into action. And, well, we got another one. “Effective Immediately, Assistant City Manager, Randy Bukas, will assume the role of Interim City Manager of the city of Freeport. The Mayor and City Council of the city of Freeport would like to thank Lowell Crow for his leadership over the last three yeas of service. During that time, the City successfully transitioned to a C...
NUIC North First Team (* = Unanimous Selection) *Abby Barr, Sr – Aquin *Addie DeMichele, Jr – Aquin *Tabytha Toelke, Jr – Dakota *Laura Rankin, Sr – Dakota Sara Stedor, Jr – Durand Alyssa Ostendorf, Sr – Orangeville Second Team Maddie Hildebrand, Jr – Aquin Alyssa London, Jr – Aquin Ali Asche, Sr – Durand Sadie Mowrey, Jr – Lena-Winslow Cheyanne Mapes, Jr – Lena-Winslow Cierra Mapes, So – Lena-Winslow Cheyanne Handsaker, So – Pearl City Honorable Mention K.K. Bald, Sr – Aquin Kaylyn Field, Sr – Dakota Lily Moore, Sr – Durand Kalli Humphrey, S...
Being named to the first team All Conference, or even to an All Area Team is quite an honor, but in the grand scheme of things, it pales in comparison to being named All State. Several area athletes were honored by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association last weekend when they were awarded All State Honors. Class 1A First Team All State Erin Henze – Eastland Abby Barr – Aquin Abi Payne – Amboy Tiana TImpe – Stockton Second Team All State Lydia Coatney – Eastland Mallory Powers – Amboy Third...
Seeded #1 in their sectional bracket, the Fury headed to #2 Fond du Lac Warbirds' home ice for the Sectional Final game on February 28. The first period ended scoreless with the shots 8-4 in Fury's favor. Midway into the second period, the Warbirds were first to get on the scoresheet. The Fury was not discouraged. On a power play with 2:32 remaining in the period, Sara Nerad evened the score tipping in the puck on passes from Anika Einbeck and Haley Knauf to tie the game 1-1. With only 21...
Six students from the Scales Mound FFA made their mark at the District Proficiency Contest in Geneseo, IL, on March 4 after advancing with a first-place finish from the Section Proficiency Contest. The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their SAEs (Supervised Agricultural Experience), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students can compete for awards in 47 areas covering everything from Agricultural Communications to Wil...
Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling collection set for Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Elizabeth Community Building rear parking area just off U.S. Route 20, at 330 N. West Street, Elizabeth, Illinois. Several categories collected at the event include fees to cover a portion of recycling expense while other categories are free. NO PAINT, NO TIRES and NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS will be accepted. Electronics with a screen of any kind will be collected for a $25 fee per...
The Pearl City Historical Organization and the Pearl City Public Library will be hosting Dr. Gordon Dammann with his presentation on "Civil War Medicine" on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the Pearl City Public Library located at 221 S. Main St, Pearl City, Illinois. Dr. Dammann's presentation will cover the medical practices of the 1860's and innovations brought about because of the Civil War. The program will be approximately 45 minutes with time for questions and answers. Dr. Gordon Dam...
You may have seen that we recently alerted the public to a very serious concern with funding law enforcement training in the State of Illinois. Without intervention by the Illinois legislature, the responsibility for paying for law enforcement training will be shifted from minor traffic offenses and criminals convicted of more serious crimes paying for this training to, instead, Illinois taxpayers picking up the tab as part of a bigger progressive push to hold criminals less accountable for...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation's (JDCF) application for a special use permit to operate a natural cemetery adjacent to our Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve on Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL was unanimously approved by the Jo Daviess County Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, February 26th. The special use permit now moves to the full county board for approval on March 10th. Named the Casper Creek Natural Cemetery (CCNC), its purpose is to provide high quality,...
The Aquin Theater Department's Spring Musical about a committee of townspeople getting together to decide how to present a play to demonstrate patriotism. They want to make sure that everyone gets the point of patriotism without the partisanship that is so often displayed in today's world. With the use of the Preamble of the United States, a series of vignettes and a lot of patriotic music, they get their point across. It's a real 'stand-up and salute' presentation of what it means to be...
The Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation announces its Annual Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser, which will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2020, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The dinner will be held at the Eagles Club in Freeport, 1200 W. Galena Ave and feature a 6 oz. pork chop sandwich. The Stephenson County Pork Producers will be doing the grilling, featuring their special seasoning. Potato salad or chips, cheese from local cheese producers, applesauce, drink, and dessert is also on the menu. Two serving lines and special carry out line will...
