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Aquin's Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Keith Martin has resigned after 6 years with the program, including the past 5 years as the Head Coach of the Bulldogs. Martin finishes his time at Aquin with a 101-55 record. He has coached his teams to two Regional titles and a Sweet 16 appearance, as well as three Conference Championships. Aquin thanks Coach Martin, for his contributions to the Aquin Boys Basketball program and wishes him all the best. Martin's assistant coaches will be in charge of...
Big changes might be taking place on August 1st, and we're not just talking about the state going into Phase 4 of their Covid-19 pandemic requirements. On June 26th, Restaurants and Bars were allowed to open and begin serving patrons inside – with limitations. Masks must be worn by servers, and the seating area of a restaurant can only be at 50% capacity, while the standing room areas of bars is only allowed to be at 25% capacity. But that's taking place June 26th, so what's so important a...
Dan, Keep up your good views and work. I miss the sports as much as you do. Donald Tempel Pearl City Voices; I liked the article on abandoned houses. Good luck, Warren has the same problem. I take in my bird feeder every night because the raccoons know how to destroy them. Bernice Schubert Warren Dan, I wanted to tell you that your white privilege editorial was excellent and was needed by people in our community. I always knew there was a heart in you. It’s not “bleeding” yet, but there is hope. JAM Dan, I enjoy your paper. I share it with...
The Stephenson County Visitor Center will be featuring the Holiday Gift Show on the main floor from November 20, 2020 – January 10, 2021. This year's show will feature both handcrafted items as well as merchandise from local stores. During these warm summer months, the holidays are the furthest idea from the minds of most. However, as someone who sells merchandise for holiday gift shows, we know you are already preparing your inventory for what you will have available to sell to tourists and r...
I wonder if clouds ever look down at us and say, "Hey look, that one is shaped like an idiot." Why is it after I push "one" for English, I still can't understand the person on the other end? Girls who say "A lot of guys are after me," should keep in mind that low prices always attract many customers. I can't decide if people who wear pajamas in public have given up on life, or are living it to the fullest. I'm sorry, I didn't realize that you are an expert on my life and how I should live it. Please continue while I take notes. Sometimes I forg...
Personally, I started this year with more optimism than I’ve had in a long time. The sound of 2020 just seemed to ring in my ears. I had an expectation that God was going to do something great for our church, or for my family, or for the world in the year 2020. I couldn’t put my finger on it, nor did I have an answer for people when they asked me why I felt that way. I just did. But then things began to drag a little. I felt like we were stuck in the mud somewhere - like the time my son and I w...
“Why don’t we go for a drive?” It was an innocent question from my wife after I had just vented over editorial issues with the paper, and my first thought was that – yeah, I needed to get away. “We could go up to Wisconsin and hit Target for some Charmin, stop by a winery I want to see and when was the last time you were served inside a restaurant? We could go to the steak house where Catie and Jake had their rehearsal dinner.” With a plan formed, we hopped into my wife’s car – never dreaming...
Shannon Janice Rae Wilhelms, 87 Janice Rae Wilhelms, age 87 of Shannon, IL passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born on January 18, 1933 to the late Rae and Clara (Peters) Cradock. Janice married Omar Wilhelms on June 27, 1954 in Clinton, IA. She was a 1950 graduate of Clinton High School, Clinton, IA and a 1954 graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA. Janice was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. Janice taught 4th grade at Shannon Elementary School from 1954 to 1957. She... Full story
The Daily Drawing (a cooperative fundraiser) is a drawing for 366 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020 to those donating for a ticket. 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. There are nearly 20 organizations working together on the Daily Drawing from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson County. Sponsoring organizations include: Caring Community of Elizabeth, East Dubuque Music Boosters, E...
As Monroe Clinic marked one year in its new Medical Office Building on June 10, additional construction projects continue to be underway to complete the Monroe Clinic campus renovation. Beginning June 15, initial work began on the take-down of the skywalk, currently connecting the new Medical Office Building to the St. Clare Center, and will continue for the next few weeks. Completion of the skywalk removal is set to occur by mid-July. The demolition of the skywalk will allow the current Clinic...
Believe it or not, we might begin to see High School summer sports soon as the Lena-Winslow Volleyball League is prepared to begin competition next week. At least, that is the plan ... "This is ALL contingent on the county going to Stage 4 and the IHSA guidelines for Return to Play stage 2 being approved and sent to member schools," coach Sue Amendt pointed out. And, as can be expected, due to the virus concerns, extra precautions are being taken. "Each coach will need to do their own...
Although it is still only tentative at this point because the IHSA must give its’ approval for any summer league play to take place, the Freeport High School Summer League has established their schedule for July. (All games are played at Read Park in Freeport) July 1st 6:00 pm Forreston vs Pearl City West Carroll vs Eastland Freeport vs Orangeville Pecatonica vs Stockton/Warren 7:30 pm Pecatonica vs Forreston West Carroll vs Freeport Pearl City vs Orangeville Eastland vs Stockton/Warren July 8th 6:00 pm Stockton/Warren vs Forreston O...
The Freeport Public Library will reopen to the public on Monday, June 29th. A face covering will be required to enter the library, and the quarantine of all returned items for 72 hours will continue. Special disinfecting procedures have been put in place, and the library requests that all visitors respect social distancing to keep each other, and library staff members safe and healthy. Temporary new hours will be: Mondays 10 am – 3 pm Tuesdays 2 pm – 7 pm Wednesdays 2 pm - 7 pm Thursdays 10 am – 3 pm Fridays 10 am – 3 pm Saturdays 10 am – 3...
The Lena Beautification Committee and LBPA would like to thank the generous people that have contributed to the flowers that have been planted in the downtown area. Sponsors are: Brian & Jo Wenzel, Community Bank, Citizens Bank, Lena State Bank, Jim & Lee Cox, John & Charmaine Magee, Lena Historical Society, My Friends Closet, Flynn insurance Group, Engel's Jewelry, Paris Hughes, Lingle Design, Lena Lions, Julie Wenzel, Ben & Gail Mayer, Leamon's Funeral Home Ltd., FHN and A.J.s Lena Maid...
Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall, but leaders warned those plans could change if health metrics related to the COVID-19 pandemic stop improving. "This fall will not be business as usual, and we will update our guidance as needed," State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala said during a news conference Tuesday, June 23, in Chicago. "In response to challenging and changing public health conditions, schools and...
Illinois on Friday, June 26, entered Phase 4 of the state's Restore Illinois reopening plan. In this phase, restaurants and bars may open for indoor dining at fractional capacity as long as they follow state guidelines, and gatherings up to 50 people are allowed. PreK-12 schools, higher education and all summer programs may also open with IDPH approved safety guidance, as could fitness clubs. The state released new guidance for reopening businesses Monday, June 22. Restaurants must arrange...
YMCA Freeport Camp Discovery participants were provided STEM Activity Kits, through University of Illinois Extension, 4-H Tech Wizards Program, generously funded by Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. 4-H Tech Wizards continue to extend Science, Technology, Engineering and Math outreach, to local community youth, during stay-at-home orders and phases, by providing continuous educational, hands-on resources that contribute to learning loss prevention, during these unprecedented times....
