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Local farmer Robert Yeagle recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Orangeville High School FFA. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $59 million to community nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes. Dedicated to making a difference in rural farming communities, the Grow Communities program asks farmers acr...
Illinois Wesleyan Graduation Illinois Wesleyan University honored more than 360 candidates for graduation during Commencement on May 2, 2021. Geisha Jimenez Williams, a business leader with more than three decades of experience in the energy industry who became the first and, so far, only Latina CEO of a Fortune 200 company, delivered the Commencement address. The candidates include: Grace Norton of Lanark, Illinois, majored in Neuroscience. Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan is a nationally recognized, highly selective liberal arts...
After settling for remote zoom performances last year due to the pandemic, there'll once again be live music in the in that pastoral valley about eight miles South of Stockton, Illinois. The Willow Folk Festival returns August 14 - 15. In addition to drawing top amateur and professional acoustic talent in the area to the Willow UM Church grounds, the fest draws scores of musicians from Chicago, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Many of them camp in the nearby cow pasture and enjoy impromptu jam...
Pick up a good book and help a good cause by attending the annual VOICES of Stephenson County Book Nook Summer Half Price Sale. The sale will run from Aug. 5 to 14 with proceeds benefiting services offered through VOICES of Stephenson County. “The Summer Half Price Sale is one of our three major sales of the year and, and we are so pleased to support the important work of VOICES,” said Diane Leverton, VOICES Book Nook manager. “The sale features new and used hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, records, puzzles and books on CDs. Plus, some...
As we near the end of July and approach the IHSA no contact week, thoughts begin to turn towards the prospect of going back to school. But after going through a Covid-19 year, just how is the upcoming school year going to compare to what everyone endured last year? The biggest impact came out of the Governor’s Office, in which it was announced that the State of Illinois is not making any blanket policy, and each school district will be able to determine how they handle the resumption of the s...
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, Lena Historical Society, My Friends Closet, Flynn Insurance Group, Engel's Jewelry, Paris Hughes, Lingle Design, Lena Lions, Julie Wenzel, Leamon's Funeral Home Ltd., FHN, Steve Rothschadl and A.J.s Lena Maid Meats. The planters are...
State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) will be hosting a Mobile Driver Services Facility event July 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Stockton Township Public Library, 140 W. Benton Ave. in Stockton. Admission is free. Services provided by representatives from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office at the Mobile Driver Services Facility include: renewal/correction of driver’s licenses, obtaining a state ID, purchasing license plate stickers, motor voter registration application, organ donor registration, and vision tests. No REAL ID...
Illinois school districts have regained some local control over COVID-19 protocols within their districts. In other news, three administrators at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois face misconduct charges for allegedly interfering with an investigation into patient abuse. Meanwhile, Illinois is set to receive nearly $800 million from a major opioid settlement. Also this week, it was revealed that the Illinois Department of Employment Security has lost nearly...
Vicki Schulz of Stockton, Ill., who has advised Highland Community College students for 18 years, received her 10-year recognition as an advisor from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). PTK is an international honor society for community college students. Schulz was given a pin to honor her commitment to PTK at the June meeting of the Highland Board of Trustees. A letter was also read to Schulz, written by Lynn Tincher-Ladner, Ph.D., President and CEO Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, stating, "We at Phi Theta...
We have 35 million laws to enforce the Ten Commandments. In my younger years, boating was always a major part of my summer life. I had an uncle who had a boat and he took my family to the lake a few times every summer to go water skiing. When I was a teenager, my uncle sold us the boat. Six of us went in together and came up with the $800 asking price. It was a 17 foot boat with a 75 horse Johnson outboard. In high school, trips to the lake were fun with my friends in that old Johnson outboard....
OK, for the record – vacation was great – and a much needed diversion. But with that being said, it’s time to get back into the swing of things – and at this time of year, that means Fall sports. So fair warning, this is not a humor column – it’s a chance to try and sort out the mass of activity in High School sports we completed, while also looking at what lies ahead. Volleyball summer league is in full swing at Lena-Winslow, they’ve got softball leagues going in Freeport, and the word from...
Lanark Barbara Jo “Barbie” Nelson, 44 Barbara Jo “Barbie” Nelson, age 44, of Lanark, Illinois passed away suddenly at home due to natural causes on Sunday, March 14, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Lanark City Park Northwest Shelter. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com Savanna Florence Viola Russell, 81 Florence Viola Russell on one hand could take charge and get about anything done….on the other, she had the “patience of Job” as she poured... Full story
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 Community of Elizabeth, Dakota Athletic Boosters, East Dubuque Music Boosters, E...
At this point, I would feel safer if the Coronavirus held a press conference to tell us how it's going to save us from the government. Sitting here in quarantine I stop and think about all of the goods time when I wasn't in quarantine but still never left my house. I could tell you a coronavirus joke now, but you'd have to wait two weeks to see if you got it. My refrigerator just groaned, rolled its' eyes and hissed at me ... "Not you again!" I miss the days when you sneezed and people would be polite and say "Bless you." Now, if I sneeze they...
Every season there are coaching changes, that's nothing new. But the point of interest this year is how many former star players we all watched play on the court, will now be leading a team from the bench this season as a coach. Aquin had the most varsity openings this summer as they were looking to fill both the Varsity Volleyball and Girls Basketball coaching positions. We just got word that the Basketball spot was filled by Josh Glawe, but few details were available about him so we'll see...
Stephenson County Soil & Water Conservation District is presently taking orders for the Fall Fish Sale. Fish that can be ordered include channel catfish, largemouth bass, hybrid bluegill, redear sunfish, bluegill, fat head minnows, and grass carp. The various species can be ordered for stocking new and existing ponds. All fish orders must be placed by, Friday, August 27, including grass carp orders. Delivery will be at the USDA/SWCD office parking lot at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15,...
Plans for the Eagle Nature Foundation's 60th Celebration to be held on Sept. 11, 2021 are being finalized. ENF will be celebrating the life and accomplishments of Terrence N. Ingram and those organizations, which he has created and led over 60 years, to protect the bald eagle and its habitat. This includes the Southwestern Wisconsin Audubon Club, Eagle Valley Environmentalists, The Eagle Foundation, and presently, the Eagle Nature Foundation. The daytime activities will be held at the Crossroads...
On Thursday, July 22nd, the Stephenson County Board voted along party lines, 13-5, to pass a resolution recommending Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker reform the Illinois unemployment benefits system. Specifically, the resolution urges Governor Pritzker to opt the State of Illinois out of the enhanced federal unemployment benefits program and reinstate the job-seeking requirement for those receiving unemployment benefits. During discussion on the resolution District G Board Member Andy Schroeder (R-Freeport) said that the enhanced federal...
Based on academic excellence, 17 Highland Community College student-athletes are honored as NJCAA All-Academic Team recipients. For student-athletes to qualify for this prestigious academic award, the individual must have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours in the 2020-21 academic year with a minimum 3.60 GPA. In addition to the individual Academic All-Americans, four Highland teams were named NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year. Teams must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for the academic year to qualify for the team award. NJCCA All-Academic First...
Continuing a series of summer outreach visits with local officials, State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) met with local elected officials in Pearl City on July 15. "It was so gratifying to visit with my friends in Pearl City," said Rep. Chesney. "Pearl City is in good hands with such responsive and engaged local officials. They had a list of topics they wanted to cover on behalf of our shared constituents and I was eager to hear from them." Topics of discussion with Pearl City local...
I LOVE a good County Fair! Nothing screams Summer in the Heartland more than this nostalgic American pastime. Northwest Illinois values will again be on full display through the tractor pulls, the demolition derbies, the hometown enjoyment of musical acts and displays of local excellence in desserts, fruits and vegetables and livestock and show animals. The subtle aroma of manure covered by the overpowering smell of deep-fried delights. The lights of carnival rides reflecting in the eyes of...
State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) presented recently retired Lena Village President Denny Bergman with House Resolution 228, a resolution passed by the Illinois House honoring Bergman's public service, on Wednesday, July 21 at Stewart Centre in Freeport. "Denny has been such a good friend to me and to our region," said Rep. Chesney. "Beyond serving 16 years as Village President of Lena, Denny was a past Fire Chief and a past President of the Stephenson County Fire Chief's...
Apple River State Bank and First Community Bank of Galena recently awarded $1,000 college scholarships to five area high school graduates. - Galena High School: Michael Beadle is the son of Pat and Martha Beadle. He plans to attend the University of Wisconsin Platteville majoring in education. - River Ridge High School: Mary Scott is the daughter of John and Barb Scott. Mary will attend the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse to pursue a career as a physician assistant. - Scales Mound High...
