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West Galena 9 - 0 13 - 2 E. Dubuque 5 - 2 6 - 7 Warren 5 - 3 5 - 6 Stockton 5 - 4 6 - 7 West Carroll 4 - 5 5 - 9 Scales Mound 2 - 9 3 - 11 River Ridge 0 - 7 0 - 10 North Aquin 11 - 0 17 - 1 Dakota 8 - 2 14 - 3 Pearl City 5 - 3 10 - 5 Durand 5 - 3 7 - 4 Lena-Winslow 3 - 8 8 - 10 Pecatonica 1 - 9 4 - 10 Orangeville 1 - 9 4 - 13 South Eastland 8 - 0 17 - 3 Forreston 5 - 1 5 - 2 Polo 3 - 2 4 - 6 Amboy 0 - 3 2 - 5 Milledgeville 1 - 5 2 - 8 AFC 0 - 7 1 - 13 Scores From 4/22 Eastland 26, 25 Forreston 24, 22 Aquin 25, 25 Lena-Wisnlow 19, 17 Galena 25,...
NUIC North Lena-Winslow 4 - 0 4 - 1 Galena 3 - 1 5 - 1 Du/Pec 3 - 1 4 - 2 Stockton 1 - 2 3 - 3 Orangeville 1 - 3 2 - 4 E. Dubuque 1 - 4 1 - 5 Dakota 0 - 2 0 - 2 NUIC South Aquin 2 - 0 6 - 0 Milledgeville 3 - 1 4 - 2 Forreston 2 - 2 3 - 2 EPC 2 - 2 2 - 4 Amboy 1 - 3 1 - 3 West Carroll 0 - 2 0 - 4 Week #4 Lena-Winslow 24 Du/Pec 21 Orangeville 28 Milledgeville 8 Stockton 16 Winnebago 14 Galena 42 East Dubuque 20 Forreston 32 EPC 14 Aquin 56 Rock. Christ. 7...
Monday night was the beginning of the final week of play for volleyball teams in the region, so that meant that not only were teams trying to fill up every single slot on their schedule, it also meant that the stronger teams were desperately trying to schedule matches against each other – and the battle between Durand and Eastland certainly qualified as a top tier battle. For the record, Eastland won the match in two games – 25-21, 25-22 – but both games were nip and tuck until the final few poi...
The Eastland Cougars had been hoping they would get one more chance at the Dakota Indians, while Dakota was finally back at full strength after having to sit through some Covid quarantines that left them missing three starters from the floor when they fell to Aquin. So both teams came into Tuesday nights battle in Dakota with something to prove. Dakota made it clear from the very beginning that they were going to make their case for being the best team in the region with a dominating 25-16, 25-1...
On Senior Night in Freeport, the Aquin Bulldogs took down the Lena-Winslow Panthers in straight games 25-19, 25-17 to close out an undefeated conference season. And while it doesn't happen very often, on this night, the game itself was not the lead story. Following the contest, Aquin head coach Korissa Blasing had a special meeting with her players and parents, where she had to deliver some very hard news – she was stepping down. "My fiancé got a really good job down in Morrison, and we mo...
The game was over ... everybody knew it ... with five minutes to play, the Du/Pec Rivermen held a 21-8 lead over the Lena-Winslow Panthers ... and had possession of the ball! The Rivermen themselves were beginning to celebrate, while Panther players admitted they were about to give up. But instead of running clock, the Rivermen passed incomplete on two plays, so that only one minute had elapsed off of the clock as they stepped back to punt with just over four minutes left in the game. "We don't...
The Orangeville Broncos and Milledgeville Missiles finished the odd 2021 spring football season by playing their last 11-man games. Both schools will transition to 8-man football next year. The Broncos went out in style with a 26-8 win over the Missiles. Orangeville stopped Milledgeville's initial drive and didn't take long to strike on offense. Gunar Lobdell picked up a first down for the Broncos. Two plays later, the Missiles stripped the ball from Lobdell, but the officials ruled forward...
Escalators never break down. When they quit, they become stairs. Not long ago, I was traveling in a strange town when I had a flat tire. I knew it was flat because the low tire light was flashing on the dash - then it started beeping at me. I breathed a prayer asking God for help and limped into a gas station where I aired it up. I couldn’t hear any hissing noise so I decided to travel on. A short while later, the light came on again. I pulled over into a parking lot and decided God had p...
I don’t know about you, but one of the best investments my wife and I ever made at our house is the addition of a fire pit in the back yard. There is nothing like sitting around an open fire with friends, enjoying a beverage or two and solving the world’s problems on a bright summer night underneath the stars. But as fire pit season officially begins with the end of the school year, I realized that while some nights are a lot of fun, there are others that can be ruined by guests who break one...
Lena Suzanne “Sue” McGivern, 84 Suzanne “Sue” McGiveron, 84, of Lena, IL passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. Sue was born on June 27, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of LaClare and Elizabeth (Hearn) Smith. She attended Toledo University. Sue loved working at Golf Oil as an account representative in Toledo. Sue married David McGiveron in May of 1964 in Dubuque, Iowa. After living in numerous places, they eventual moved “home” to Marshfield, Wisconsin, where they raised their four children on a... Full story
How Many Dogs Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb? – Submitted by Paula Morhardt GOLDEN RETRIEVER: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb? BORDER COLLIE: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code. DACHSHUND: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp! ROTTWEILER: Make me. LAB: Oh, me, me!!!! Pleeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? TIBETAN TERRIER: Let the Border Collie do it. You can feed me w...
You can save a life at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on May 3 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Scales Mound Town Hall, at 802 Main St. For the best service, please make an appointment at 800-733-2767. All donations will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies. Plasma from antibody-positive donations may help current coronavirus patients in need. You are able to donate even if you have had Covid or you have been vaccinated. Once again, the American Red Cross is sponsoring a scholarship to the Scales Mound FFA senior students. For first time in...
Parents at Aquin Schools were recently informed that the St. Joseph's Elementary Campus is going to be absorbed by the High School Campus – creating a cohesive K-12 campus all in one building. "A plan to form a more robust and holistic Catholic learning environment for students in Kindergarten through 12 has been approved by the Diocese of Rockford," stated Superintendent Elizabeth Heitkamp in a letter to parents. "The plan will help all grade levels to benefit from sharing resources, increase h...
In a game where the offense rolled up 32 points, it was the Forreston Cardinals defense that helped give their team a win 32-14 against the EPC Wildcatz in Lanark. But the game had a very different feel as it began with both teams coming out strong in the first quarter and putting points on the board quickly. Forreston took the opening kickoff and, as usual, stayed grounded on offense as their offensive line consistently opened running room for the multitude of running backs the Cardinals can...
Over the past few weeks, the Illinois Democrats currently in charge of the State’s redistricting process have been holding mostly virtual, and a few hybrid and in-person, hearings throughout Illinois to garner resident feedback on the redistricting process following the decennial census. Many of the narrative testimonies provided by groups representing ethnic minority populations protected by the federal and state Voting Rights Acts have focused on the need for better representation of m...
Freeport High School Theatre Department is proud to present the delightful musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Krape Park Band Shell Thursday and Friday, May 6 and 7, at 5 p.m., and Saturday, May 8, at 2 p.m. Director Tim Connors says, "The cast and crew are thrilled to perform again after so many months without any performances. This family-friendly show is the perfect way to enjoy a live performance. If you like the comic strip "Peanuts," then you will love this musical." Good ol'...
The Greater Freeport Partnership is excited to announce the first annual Stephenson County Restaurant Week April 23-May 1. During this nine-day event, patrons are encouraged to seek out dining options from area restaurants that are offering featured dishes. Freeport and Stephenson County are home to more than 95 restaurants, cafés, bars, lounges, and delis, each with a unique flavor or environment. The Stephenson County Restaurant Guide can be found online and in participating restaurants in...
Warhawk Hit Parade Overcomes Errors The football season isn’t over yet, but baseball officially began last Monday as the Warren/Stockton Warhawks blew past the Milledgeville Missiles by a 13-4 score. The Warhawks opened the game with a run in the first inning, but blew the game open with a nine run second inning. Cornelius had an RBI single, Logeman drilled an RBI double, Niemer had a 2 RBI single, Reynolds had a 2 RBI double, but the biggest hit belonged to catcher Matthew Riedl who blasted a...
