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I've been to a ton of board meetings – county, city, village, schools – and an underlying concern throughout all of them is always economic development. Specifically, how do we grow our tax base, get more businesses to open, or more families to relocate into our area? Thanks to a Federal Grant, one organization is not only able to answer that question, but is also providing all kinds of support and information to help solve the problem. I give you the Birth to Five team. Three individuals: Lou...
The Stephenson County Fair is thrilled to announce the "Shine Bright Like a Star Inclusive Goat Show," an event dedicated to fostering inclusion and participation in agricultural activities for youth and young adults with disabilities. Scheduled for Friday, July 26th at 4 PM in the Dairy Goat Ring, this unique event will pair participants aged 8-21 with peer mentors and provide goats for the show. This initiative highlights the fair's commitment to accessibility and community engagement. If you...
SSM Health Monroe Hospital is proud to announce the eleven doctors of the Family Medicine Residency, Pharmacy Residency, Emergency Medicine Fellowship and Hospital Fellowship Class of 2024. A graduation ceremony and celebration were held on Thursday, June 27, at Bailey's Run Winery in New Glarus, Wisconsin that honored the doctors who completed the programs at SSM Health Monroe Hospital. This year's graduates include: Jason Christenson, DO, Family Medicine Resident, who is taking a primary care...
Junior exhibitors take top honors at the 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Timonium, MD. Overall, a total of 782 animals were entered and 372 junior exhibitors traveled across the nation from 29 states to compete for the National Champion top honors from June 15 - June 22. Judging the Purebred Shorthorn Prospect, Market Steer and Bred and Owned show was Taylor Frank. In the prospect division, Frank selected Dry Jim L1 LL to be Grand Champion Shorthorn Prospect Steer, as well as Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn...
There is a serious question people often need to ask themselves when they go out to eat. Specifically – what is your priority? For some, it is low cost; for others they need a quick meal to get back to work – especially at lunch; and for many – the answer to the first two comes before the third one … finding something that tastes good. Last week, the Fat Guys made our way to the Riverside 7 Restaurant in Freeport – located behind the Wendy’s. And the end result was a really good meal … just not...
Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures in life that mean the most. If you’re a regular reader of this column you may have heard about my love for the Chicago Cubs as a child and how that carried over into adulthood and was passed down to our own children. But, during and after Covid, with the way our country’s politicians politicized everything, including baseball, the game became repugnant to me, and totally lost its appeal. So, I abandoned it. Not intentionally, it just left me disillusioned and...
This time of year at the newspaper is one of the most nerve wracking, as well as one of the most rewarding. Over the last few weeks, if you are a loyal subscriber who signed up when we first converted over to a paid subscription publication, then you already have received your subscription renewal notice in the mail. Being a subscription newspaper is the biggest thing that sets us apart from all of the freebies people get in the mail. For those who care – the subscription price basically only c...
Single Vehicle Accident On 06/30/24 at approximately 8:39 pm, Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to E. Stagecoach Trail approximately ½ mile east of N. Canyon Park Rd. for a single vehicle rollover accident with injuries. Upon arrival it was discovered that a juvenile from Arlington Heights, IL was operating a motor vehicle westbound on E. Stagecoach Trail at a high rate of speed. The vehicle lost control and hit a steep embankment to the south. The vehicle was airborne and came to rest in a field south of the road. The dr...
Lena Jack Rausch, 85 Jack Rausch, 85, of Lena, IL passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born October 11, 1938 to Harry and Doris (Zorzi) Rausch in Livingston, IL. He married Sara Bradley in 1960 in Hammond, IN. Jack proudly served in the United States Army from 1961-1963 with the 1st Armored Division during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a graduate of Purdue University. Jack spent 40 years with Union Carbide and Viskase Corporation until his retirement. He was a member of the United Methodist... Full story
Meet Blake! Age: 2 years old Gender: Male (Neutered) Background: City Stray Color: Black About Me: Hi there, I'm Blake! I'm a 2-year-old cat who used to roam the city streets, but now I'm ready to find a cozy forever home where I can share my love and playful spirit. Medical Status: Current on all vaccinations and medical care FIV/FELV free Interests: Sweet Treats: I have a bit of a sweet tooth and love indulging in tasty cat treats. Mouse Toys: Playtime is my favorite, especially when it...
The nurse told me to try and get some sleep … then came in every few minutes to take my blood pressure and temperature. I think hospitals would be a lot more popular if they rebranded themselves as really, really intense spas. Laughter may be the best medicine, but my health insurance only covers chuckles, snickers and giggles. My son called today saying he was in the hospital. I wish he’d stop doing that, he’s been a doctor for 12 years now. Oh sure, my friend donates a kidney to the City Hospital, and he’s treated like a hero. I donate five k...
Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for a Flower Preservation Workshop. This program is being held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22 at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028. There is a $10 fee to attend the class and pre-registration is required. As part of the workshop, participants will used preserved flowers to make a pressed flower bookmark and sachet to take home with them. To register or for more information visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call the...
I was recently asked what the first thing I thought about was when someone mentioned the fair…my answer was quick: “the food”. I am a sucker for corn dogs, porkchop sandwiches and funnel cakes or strawberry shortcakes. Fair food tastes extra good, not only because it is often prepared by local associations/businesses, but because of the memories that go with it. During my childhood, one of my favorite activities was walking through the livestock barns. I did not grow up on a farm, so I did not h...
Yes, the agenda was light, and it was the Monday before the Fourth of July. But every Freeport City Council member was in attendance, so when the meeting actually evolved into a productive, and rather smooth, outcome … nobody was more shocked than I was. Admittedly, a big reason was that Larry Sanders never said anything until the very end. So, there were no lengthy incoherent ramblings, and no moronic questions … well, okay, there was one, but still – he spent almost the entire meeting playi...
Dena Dammen, RN, SSM Health Monroe Hospital Family Birth nurse, is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award. Dena was nominated by fellow Family Birth nurse and patient, Lindsey Sigafus. Her nomination shared, "Dena was the nurse who cared for me the day that I was discharged home after delivering my stillborn daughter, Lilah. Dena made sure I had all the time I needed with my girl before I had to say goodbye. When it was time to leave, I requested to walk Lilah out with the funeral home. I was...
