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Editor; I am endorsing Mike Dittmar for the District #13 Representative on the Jo Daviess County Board. Mike and I both have roots in Elizabeth. Our hometown has a healthy small business environment, an agricultural foundation, excellent schools and time-honored places of worship. I have interacted with Mike in each of these arenas. I share his commitment to ensuring our village—our County—is a place that people are proud of; a place that people live and prosper and stay; a place that people want to visit—repeatedly! Over the past 10 years...
Freeport City Council members are paid $3800 a year to represent their respective ward, and with that in mind – some of them are lucky they don't get arrested for grand theft. Exhibit 1A – Larry Sanders in Ward 5. Now, for the past two months the Council has been dealing with how they are going to set up a plan to pay for road repairs and infrastructure – we know, we've been covering it. And after months of maps, and homework where the council members selected the worst roads in their distr...
The coaches have released their all-conference selections, so once again it is time for us to reveal our picks for the Voices All Area Team. We apologize to players such as Elaina Rager of Pecatonica, and Gracie Furlong of Galena – because our "area" is only made up of the nine school districts we cover. So, while we thought there were some amazing players throughout the region – we only choose from the school districts in our primary circulation area. With that being said, let's get right dow...
3/13 BB Eastland at West Carroll BB Pearl City at Warren/Stockton SB Eastland at West Carroll SB Pearl City at Stockton/Warren 3/14 BB RR/SM at Oregon BB Stillman Valley at Lena-Winslow SB Polo at Orangeville SB RR/SM at Oregon SB Stillman Valley at Lena-Winslow 3/16 BB Amboy at Pearl City – 11:00 BB Milledgeville at RR/SM – 11:00 BB Polo at Lena-Winslow BB Warren/Stockton at Dakota – 10:00 BG/T Platteville Indoor – 9:00 SB Amboy at Orangeville – 11:00 SB Pearl City at Oregon – 11:00 SB Polo at Lena-Winslow – 11:00 SB RR/SM at Durand – 10:0...
Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation, a member of SSM Health, will be assisting two individuals who may have a financial burden and are unable to otherwise attend Highland Community College (HCC). The scholarships will financially assist and admit two (2) well-rounded students into the HCC Medical Assistant Program who meet the following criteria: Academically able to meet the challenges of the curriculum, Well suited for a health care profession and, Have exhibited a commitment to serving their communities. The deadline for application...
Farm kids are in high demand when they grow up and go out into the working world. The obvious reason is because most of them know how to work. Early mornings, late nights, and all the hours in-between teach a person a lot. The responsibility of taking care of animals carries much responsibility. The lessons learned involving the farm animals makes the reality of life and death very real. When a mamma cow dies after giving birth - the ultimate sacrifice - it makes one realize the value of life....
By the time you read this, my wife and I will be in Arizona for Spring Training Baseball. I’ve never been to Spring Training, so when our daughter Caitlin asked because they were going to go out – it was more than tempting. My wife has also never seen the Grand Canyon in person, so that is on the schedule as well – and all of us will be staying at an Air-B-n-B – another thing I’ve never done, so it will be a trip of firsts. But the big attraction for me, aside from warm weather and the chance to...
Criminal Sexual Assault The Jo Daviess County State's Attorney, Chris Allendorf, would like to inform the public of the following information: Alycia J. Deckert, 42, Scales Mound, was charged by State's Attorney's information on March 4, 2024 in Jo Daviess Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit with two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault and two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. All of the charges are Class 1 felonies and are based on the age of the victim, as well as Deckert...
Elizabeth Karen E. Steffes, 78 Karen E. Steffes,78, Elizabeth, sadly left us on February 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Dale and Doris Westaby. Surviving is her son Dennis (Jane), granddaughter Darcy (Austin) Ertmer. Sisters Sandra (Kenneth) Groezinger, Mary (Rod) Reimers, and many nieces and nephews. She was the kindness mother and grandmother. She loved sports and never missed a volleyball, basketball, or softball game. She was proud of her farm and her family and always supported them. Her smile will be missed by her many... Full story
On page 11 of this week's issue you will find our annual NCAA Tournament Challenge contest. Simply tear out the page and fill in the teams when the NCAA Tournament field is announced this Sunday on television. Complete it, and drop it off at one of the locations listed for your chance to win – it's that easy. But I am also pleased to announce our annual NCAA Tournament Party which will take place on Tuesday, March 26th at the Pearl City Park District Building. For those who don't know where i...
I’ve been hiding from Exercise. I’m in the fitness protection program. I got a new stick deodorant today. The instructions said: Remove cap and push up bottom. I can barely walk now, but whenever I fart, the room smells lovely. At my age, the last hope I have for a smoking hot body is when I’m cremated. Wait a minute, you mean to tell me that a stress ball isn’t for throwing at people who stress you out? Exercise? I thought you said Extra Fries! I feel like I should clean the house, so I’m going to lay down and nap until that feeling passes. T...
