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Lena Johanne Wingert, 91 Johanne Wingert, 91, of Lena, IL, passed away on Thursday June 23, 2022, at the Lena Living Center. Johanne was born on March 16, 1931, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Ervin and Esther (Blocher) Biesemeier. She attended Rees School and graduated from Lena High School in 1949. She married Boyd Wingert on March 4, 1950. They observed their 72nd anniversary this year. They farmed west of Lena for many years, and in later years, enjoyed many winters in their home in Winter Haven, FL. She enjoyed genealogy, the piano and... Full story
Last Friday was a historic day as the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. I have always held to the belief that God would not bless our nation as long as the bloodshed of the unborn was on our hands collectively as a people. I am praising God today and thanking Him that President Trump kept his promise to appoint conservative judges to the Court. In the words of an Executive Director of a Crisis Pregnancy Center: “This is a new beginning for our nation! We have taken a monumental step in p...
“Hand over your Man Card!” Several people have told me that – from my cousin to Barry Homan to Rhett Roethe … and for those of you who do not know what I’m talking about, let me explain. You see, my wife and I have very different hobbies and tastes. Whenever we go out to a restaurant for a nice meal, they will hand me the steak and beer, and put the fried shrimp and Diet Coke in front of my wife … which always leads to us then having to trade. The point being, I love fried shrimp and Diet Co...
Vandigo Makes Dean’s List Georgia Vandigo of Apple River has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester at Edgewood College. Fulltime undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher are eligible for the Dean's List after completing 24 credit hours of study at Edgewood College. Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood College is a liberal arts Catholic college in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College offers more than 40 a...
Voters in Lena and the Orangeville School Districts resoundingly approved referendums in the June 28 primary election while candidates in other races were victorious and advance to the General Election in November. Lena voters approved a referendum 587-438 to change the way School Board members are voted in from now on in the district. Previously, board members had to represent certain districts in Lena but that will change after Tuesday as the referendum passed to now elect Board of Education...
The winners are announced in the Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) for June. The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022, 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 i...
With the purchase of Meadows Mall, its developer, Freeport IL, LLC, has announced that it is bringing Marshalls, Five Below, Pet Supplies Plus and others to the shopping center. The Shopping Center, known as "Meadows Plaza" or "Meadows Mall" will be renamed, "The Meadows". The total investment will exceed $11 million, which will include a major remodel of the Shopping Center to accommodate new retailers, building a dog park, and expanding and relocating current tenants. This project has been in...
For 34 years Virgil Martin, of Lena owned and operated Lena Milling, but all of that is coming to a well-deserved end. After returning home from serving in the military, Virgil Martin began helping on his family farm. In June 1959, on a routine stop by what was then the Hire Feed Mill, Virgil asked the owner if he needed any help; Virgil was hired on the spot. Over his time of employment, the business changed ownership twice and then took its final namesake of Lena Milling. In 1988, Virgil made...
As your State Representative, I take my responsibility to fight for the best quality of life for our senior citizens here in Northwest Illinois seriously. Our state owes a great deal of gratitude to retired Americans, and those about to retire, who have contributed so much to our community. I am determined to do everything I can to help provide security in your retirement years. My role is to be an advocate and connection to the resources and services that you deserve from your state...
Members of the Scales Mound FFA chapter attended the 94th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 14-16 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2022 theme of "Initiate," the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. During the convention, the following awards were presented to the Scales Mound FFA chapter. Growing Leaders National Chapter Award Section Winner: As...
The NUIC was well represented by the Illinois Coaches Association as several athletes were awarded All State Softball Honors for their efforts this past season. Leading the way by being selected to the first team were: Cheyenne Handsaker, Sr. Pearl City Tessa Janecke, Sr. Orangeville Kara Erdmann, Sr. Forreston Emmie Nyen, Sr. Durand Athletes who earned Second Team Honors included: Meghan Carlisle, So. Orangeville Jenna Damon, Sr. Durand Brianna Stager, Sr. Pearl City Rylee Broshous, Jr. Forreston Hannah Bowers, Sr. Dakota Mary Zettle, Sr....
