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Dan, I just read the article that you wrote about the Bro-Dogs and I could not help but reach out to you. How incredibly disappointing that you would use your platform to insult parents, athletes, and an entire school. You do not even have your facts straight. An Orangeville student came up with the name “Bro-dogs”. Not an Aquin parent. I encourage you to really think about whether your article splits a community or brings a community together. Your article did absolutely no good. Even a child knows that if you have nothing nice to say it...
Many people commented about how the pandemic tended to keep us in our homes. Whether it was due to a quarantine, or the restrictions placed on social distancing and masks, a lot of us simply stopped going "out". But as the restrictions have been lifted, and things are beginning to return to "normal" a question emerged that made us do a little research ... specifically, why do people who live in the small towns go to Freeport? Now, to begin with, this was not a scientific study by any means. I...
O'Connor Named To Dean's List Ty O'Connor, of Orangeville, was among more than 900 students named to Elmhurst University's Spring 2021 Dean's List. The Dean's List is composed of students who during the term concerned, attained a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher (out of a possible 4.00). Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate...
The Freeport Community Foundation will host four summer Grant Writers Workshops: Session 1: Monday, July 12, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Session 2: Monday, July 12, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Session 3: Tuesday, July13, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Session 4: Tuesday, July 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Attendance at FCF’s Grant Writers Workshops is required of all grant applicants. The Grant Writers Workshops will include an overview of the Freeport Community Foundation, grant writing tips, grant a...
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, continues its 60th Anniversary Season with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series...
TimBeck2 Productions (also known as Tim and Becky Connors) is delighted to announce our production of Schoolhouse Rock Live at the Krape Park Bandshell, July 16 & 17, at 7 p.m. Tickets (at $8 each) will go on sale June 28 at www.fsd145.org/tickets. “Conjunction Junction, What’s Your Function?” If you remember those animated videos like “I’m Just a Bill,” “Three Is a Magic Number,” and “Interjections!” from Saturday morning television, then you will love this lively musical. The series of entertaining and educational cartoons originally...
You come from dust and to dust you will return. This is why I don't dust. It could be someone I know. Summertime means kids, lemonade and cookies, popsicles, ice cream, and Vacation Bible School! Great little story - We thought we were going to need to send out an all points bulletin on the need for more cookies for VBS. But then, on Monday afternoon my phone rang. It was from a lady who lives in Lexington, Illinois and is the bookkeeper for Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI)...
I am not a camper. I have never been a camper. Growing up, my family’s idea of camping included maid service and an indoor pool. But a few years ago, my wife went with her uncle camping in his RV and fell in love with it. That led to her buying her own R-Pod camper, and decking it out with wallpaper, and strings of lights … which are pretty cool. She has gone camping with it to the Palisades and is Hs come in very handy when she goes up to see one of our daughters to be the grandma bab...
Shannon Ruth Koch, 75 Ruth Koch, age 75, of Shannon, IL passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at home. She was born October 12, 1945 in Freeport, IL to the late John and Jean (MacAdam) Markman. Ruth married Kenneth Koch on November 30, 1962. Kenneth passed away December of 2008. She had worked at Honeywell for 30 years and enjoyed bowling and golfing on the Honeywell Teams. Ruth volunteered at Friends Forever Humane Society. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Leeann) Koch of Shannon and Bradley (Lynda) Koch of NE; her daughter, Colette (Jason)... Full story
The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces its June winners. The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 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 C...
With the pandemic shortened season behind us, everyone is looking forward to what we view as a 'normal' school year with conference races in every sport, and post season regionals and playoffs to get excited about. And while that is true for the NUIC, there have been many changes that a lot of fans may not know about. The biggest news, is that Fulton will be joining the NUIC in every sport and activity. With seven schools in both the North and West, Fulton will join the NUIC South – making t...
Guests were overjoyed to be back at the Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation's Annual "Little Golf" event, held on June 15. It was a beautiful afternoon of mini golf that led into a night full of generous giving for a great cause. This year's a "Little Golf" and Grill was held at Swissland Miniature Golf in New Glarus, WI, with dinner following under the tent at Chalet Landhaus Inn. This year, the event raised over $60,000 due to countless heartfelt donations provided by community members and...
Remember kids, don't play with fireworks ... let the adults who have been drinking all day set them off. Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one, and let the other one off. "I don't know why my firework party was a complete disaster," Johnny said. "They all worked just fine yesterday." Fireworks! Because who really needs all ten fingers? Firecrackers are too dangerous dear. We'll celebrate the Fourth by making our own firecrackers. We'll put spicy jalapeno and cayenne...
July 8 5:00 pm Lena-Winslow vs Pearl City Durand vs Warren Aquin vs Stockton – JH Gym 6:00 pm Warren vs Eastland Pearl City vs Freeport Dakota vs Aquin – JH Gym 7:00 pm Eastland vs River Ridge Orangeville vs Lena-Winslow Stockton vs Durand – JH Gym 8:00 River Ridge vs Orangeville Freeport vs Dakota July 15 5:00 pm Lena-Winslow vs Freeport Dakota vs Stockton Aquin vs Durand – JH Gym 6:00 pm Pearl City vs Dakota Stockton vs Warren Durand vs Eastland – JH Gym 7:00 pm Warren vs River Ridge Eastland vs Orangeville Freeport vs Aquin – JH Gym 8:00 pm...
Brad Albrecht has spent the vast majority of his adult life serving the River Ridge School District, but rarely do the people who give so much get the recognition they deserve. But the Wildcat community is not about to let their favorite son retire without a special send-off. The Elizabeth Chamber members are participating in a special Hanover parade honoring Superintendent Albrecht on Saturday, July 3rd. Line-up for the parade begins at 5:30 at the Hanover Park District, and no registration is...
Highland Community College's 48th annual General Education Development (GED®) Graduation Ceremony, to honor the 2020-21 completers was on Wednesday, June 16 at the Student Conference Center at 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. Thirty students completed the requirements for the GED® certificate as part of Highland's Adult Education program. They were invited, along with their families, to participate in the celebration of the accomplishment. Highland's Director of Adult Education,...
While Alice Cooper’s School’s Out may not have been blaring on the steps of the State Capitol in the wee hours of the morning of June 1, Democrat legislators still delighted in their wins while turning in sloppy homework and asking for extra credit before leaving town for Summer Vacation. Due to an insistence by House Democrat legislators to reinsert legislative pay raises removed from state spending plans by Senate Democrats and panned by Republicans in both chambers, last minute changes wer...
On Wednesday, June 23rd Forrestville Valley C.U.S.D. #221 formally approved the hiring of Keynon Janicke for their Head Football Coach after the stepping down of former head coach and AP/AD Kyle Zick. Coach Zick will remain on staff as an assistant coach as Coach Janicke takes over the head role. Coach Janicke is an alum of Forreston (’12 graduate) and started teaching in Forreston in 2016 after graduating from University of Dubuque in 2016. He’s been an integral part of the Forreston Football staff since ’16, including head coach of our Junio...
Citizens State Bank, with locations in Lena, Stockton and Freeport, awards $500 college scholarships to local graduating high school seniors who have displayed excellence in academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities. "Congratulations to our 2021 high school scholarship recipients. Each year we are amazed by the accomplishments achieved by our local students and their involvement within our communities," said Citizens State Bank President and CEO Amy Baker. "We wish...
Local author Paula Baysinger Morhardt, from Stockton IL, will be holding a 'Meet & Greet Book Signing' on July 10, 2021 from 1pm to 6pm at Main Street Parties and Events, 113 S. Main St., Stockton, IL. Morhardt is the author of Widow’s Walk: How My World Ended And What Happened After and Widow’s Tears of Sorrow, both published through Amazon. In 2020, she signed on with Fox Pointe Publishing, LLP, and published her first two books of poetry, Days of Daze and Night Maze, and the first two books of a cookbook series, Through the Garden Win...
Jay Castro of Freeport retired from teaching art at Freeport High School years ago but recently returned to his welding roots at Highland Community College to complete his "River Eagle" sculpture, which is planned to display in June at Marquette Park in Savanna, Ill. Castro, a Navy veteran, wanted to add a metal sculpture that portrays an eagle draping the American flag over a cross symbolizing the United States and its fallen veterans. The steel used for the sculpture was salvaged from the...
NUIC North MVP – Ty Stykel, Sr - Aquin First Team (* = Unanimous Selection) Pitchers Hayden Roth, Sr – Orangeville Nathan Brinkmeier, So – Pearl City Catchers *Max Amendt, Sr – Lena-Winslow *Cade Janecke, Sr – Orangeville Infield *Ty Stykel, Sr – Aquin Jacob Kleckner, Sr – Dakota Hayden Neuendorf, Sr – Aquin Caden Moyer, Sr – Dakota Ian Peterson, Sr – Dakota Outfield *Brennan Carlson, Sr – Aquin *Adam Thompson, Jr – Dakota *Ethan Fye, Jr – Lena-Winslow Jake Doyle, Sr – Orangeville Gabe Howard, Sr – Pec/Durand DH/Utility Luke Benson, Jr – Lena-W...
All conference selections took on a whole new dimension this year – especially in the NUIC North. The reason? Well, when all four Regional champions all came out of the same conference … you were loaded with talent. Such was the case as Dakota, Durand, Orangeville and Pearl City claimed the Regional titles. NUIC – North MVP – Tessa Janecke – Orangeville First Team Tessa Janecke – Orangeville Cheyenne Handsaker – Pearl City Tori Plowman – Orangeville Mary Zettle – Dakota Emmie Nyen – Durand Jenna Damon – Durand Tabytha Toelke – Dakota Brian...
The Coaches have released their All State Softball selections, and our region was well represented in 1A. Area athletes who received the honor were: First Team C - Jenna Damon, Durand P/OF – Kara Erdmann, Forreston IF – Tessa Janecke, Orangeville P – Cheyenne Handsaker, Pearl City Second Team OF – Mary Zettle, Dakota P – Emmie Nyen, Durand P – Tori Plowman, Orangeville C – Brianna Stager, Pearl City P – Madison Carlson, South Beloit Third Team P/IF – Mallory Powers, Amboy IF/OF – Brooke Schuler, Dakota IF – Tabytha Toelke, Dakota IF – R...
