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Open Letter To Stephenson County From Sheriff Stovall Like many of you, I have viewed the body-worn camera footage that was released yesterday afternoon from the senseless and tragic murder of Sonya Massey, and I want to make it clear that I am thoroughly disturbed by the horrific actions of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson both during and after the shooting. This incident was investigated by the Illinois State Police, and as a result of that investigation, a Grand Jury has indicted former Deputy Sean Grayson for three c...
Summer days and summer nights are a thing to behold. I think if one only gets their groceries from the store, they lose a little of the awe of God’s Creation in watching their food grow. Every year, I stand amazed at how you can put a seemingly dead seed in the ground, cover it with dirt, and it grows and produces fruit. I say seemingly dead, because it only looks dead. There is life inside that seed waiting to grow when it is given the right conditions. Every year I prepare the seedbed for my w...
With Dan on vacation, we are turning the clock back four years to when Covid dominated everything we did. Kind of as a reminder of what we all had to deal with. This is a column. By definition, that means that this is an opinion … not a factual story, but what I – as the author - “think”. I really need to point that out before getting started. And even though I’m doing that, it’s a safe bet that at some point someone will pass the word, “I know it’s true because Stevens said …” ya-da, ya-da...
Stockton Judith A. Batchelder Dascher, 85 Judith A. Batchelder Dascher, age 85, of Stockton, IL passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1939 to the late Cyrus and Mary (Kappes) Batchelder. Judy was a 1957 graduate of Stockton High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. Judy worked at The Lantern and The Cove and retired from Honeywell. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family, driving around sight-seeing, gambling, animals, and spending time with her great... Full story
The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 366 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 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, East Dubuque Music Boosters, Eastland Music Boosters, Galena Key...
Music on Chicago is concluding the summer music season with a spectacular repeat performance by Boogie & the Yo-Yoz on August 2 in Downtown Freeport. After their incredible show last year, the demand for more was undeniable, and we are thrilled to bring them back! Don't miss this fantastic music and community event hosted by the Greater Freeport Partnership. Since moving to the Freeport Art Museum Arts Plaza at 15 S. Douglas Street in 2021, the event has thrived in this beautiful venue for a...
With Dan on vacation, we are turning back the clock four years - when Covid was limiting everything we did. 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...
Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for two great horticulture learning opportunities! Both programs are being held at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028. Pre-registration is required to attend. To register or for more information visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273. Teacup Flower Arrangements is taking place on Thursday, August 15 and will have a $15 fee to attend. During this workshop participants will...
What a week it has been! This week the Farm Bureau hosted our annual Farm Fun Zone at the Stephenson County Fair. The Farm Fun Zone included a petting zoo with pigs, a mini donkey, and a calf. In addition to the animals, we had educational activities for children and adults alike to learn about agriculture. We enjoyed seeing some familiar and new faces. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us. We want to thank our many volunteers who assisted in making our tent possible and a big thank...
LENA LIONS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION continues with the 73rd Annual Fall Festival, known as "The Cadillac of Small Town Festivals". The festival will be held in downtown Lena on September 6th & 7th. This year is the 75th Anniversary of the Lena Lions Club! Free entertainment on Friday – 7:00 pm – SOPHIE COYOTE – a singer/songwriter from Waddams Grove! She was raised on a broad range of musical influences including classic, rock & roll, honky-tonk, country, and a bit of the blues. Sophie Coyote...
Those who follow the activity of state government may recall that earlier this year a bill protecting children was stripped of its language and replaced with politically-motivated wording that, among other things, prevented the practice of “slating” candidates for General Assembly races after primary elections were complete. “Slating” allows political party leaders to place an individual on a ballot in races where the party had no candidate who ran in the primary election. Republicans have us...
On July 24, 2024, at approximately 6:29 p.m., deputies assigned to the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), were attempting to stop a vehicle with multiple occupants in the area of State Ave. and Frank St. in Freeport for a stop sign violation, when a passenger, Dwan Jackson (age 25 of Freeport), exited and began fleeing on foot. During the ensuing foot pursuit, Dwan Jackson was observed reaching for a firearm that was concealed on his person and a Taser device was...
