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Carthage College Dean's List More than 760 students have been named to the Carthage College dean's list for the spring 2022 semester, including these students from your coverage area: Ashtyn Brinker of Lena, IL Cecelia Zink of Stockton, IL Carthage College is raising expectations for a private college experience. It blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, personal attention from distinguished faculty, and a focus on career development, which makes its graduates competitive...
The Elizabeth Community fair celebrated its 101st anniversary last week as it hosted livestock shows, entertainment and a community parade. The River Ridge FFA Chapter was a part of the fair as well as it hosted the Ag Olympics for elementary students. As a part of the Ag Olympics students had several events for kids ages 4-10 to participate in. There were hoppy horse races, 3-legged races, a water balloon toss, face painting and the very popular freezie-pop giveaway. The FFA students hosted...
The League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County (LWV-JDC) invites our fellow citizens to a Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse Event on Thursday, August 25 (9 AM – 7 PM), Friday, August 26 (9 AM – 7 PM) and Saturday, August 27 (9 AM – 3 PM) at the home of Bonnie and John Cox, 906 Third Street, Galena. The event was moved from its traditional Turney House location on US Highway 20 in light of the construction on the highway. This marks the second year the LWV-JDC is sponsoring its RRR Event rather than its usual “Garage Sale” fundraiser. Event participant...
My wife and I are in Branson, Missouri this week along with some friends at a Fellowship of Christian Farmers International Convention. On the way down here, St. Louis got 9 inches of rain before we traveled through. We knew it was wet, but it wasn’t until the next day we found out how much rain they got. Just west of St. Louis, we came across a semi stuck in the median, another was tipped on its side, and there was a car that spun out in the rain and went through the guardrail - but God was g...
OK, in case you haven’t noticed, I am not too big on fashion. In fact, I couldn’t care less about it. When it comes to clothing, my top priorities are comfort and function. And the two are very different. For example, while I would much rather wear a short sleeved shirt in the summer, I don’t wear t-shirts much for one simple reason – I need a shirt pocket to keep my phone handy. Now, many would simply say – why not put your phone in a pant pocket – but when you are as large as I am, not onl...
Freeport Gunfire Continues On Saturday, July 24, 2022 at approximately 1:52 A.M., officers of the Freeport Police Department received a call of shots fired in the 1600 Block of S Locust Avenue. Shortly after receiving the call, officers located a subject who had been struck by gunfire at the Freeport Memorial Hospital. The victim, aged 27 of Freeport, had non-life threatening injuries and had been transported to the hospital by private vehicle. This incident is believed to be gang related and anyone with information about this crime is asked to...
Doing more - or at least maintaining the same level - with less, is the everyday challenge for the leaders at the Freeport Police Department and other smaller area departments as well. The staff of sworn officers always seems to be at a bare minimum level leaving the command staff constantly searching for new faces to hire in order to help boost the ranks. Never before have police departments had to resort to crafting TV commercials and flood social media with "we're hiring" promotional ads,...
Freeport James “Jim Walter Mordick, 79 James “Jim” Walter Mordick, 79, lifelong Freeport resident, passed away, Saturday July 23, 2022, at UW-Madison Hospital. Jim was born June 7, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Francis J. and Virginia (Oswalt) Mordick. He married Jeanne Jeffrey December 21, 1984, in Freeport. Jim was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 in the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic. Jim served his apprenticeship for Ironworkers Local 498 (Rockford). He was a Journ... Full story
The winners are announced in the Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) for July. 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...
Another beautiful season of outdoor music will come to a close with the last date of Music on Chicago scheduled for Friday, August 5. The three-month music series finishes its 22nd year in Downtown Freeport. Don't miss a fantastic music and community event that has entertained thousands in 2022. The event moved to the Freeport Arts Plaza at 15 S. Douglas Street in 2021 and continues to thrive in this beautiful venue in 2022. High Stakes, an 80's, 90's and 2000's band from Bensenville, IL, will...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites everyone to Meteors on the Mound for a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower from atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve on Saturday, August 13th from 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Horseshoe Mound is one of the highest points in Jo Daviess County and offers spectacular views of the tristate area from several different outlooks. This is the only time of the year that the preserve is open to the public after dark so it is a special occasion. Cost is $10/person. R...
I don’t want to say it’s too hot in my room, but two Hobbits just came around and threw a ring in it. The heat index is somewhere between OMG and WTF. No, that’s not true. Today the heat index is somewhere between boob sweat and Satan’s Anus. The heat this summer has been brutal. Not only can you fry an egg on the sidewalk, but you can also use your mailbox as a toaster oven. Summer heat is proof that Mother Nature is menopausal. A heat wave? In the summer? But that NEVER happens! Except every year, at the exact same time, ever since … forever....
On Tuesday, July 12th, the Lena Sons of The American Legion Squadron 577 thanked nine area veterans for their service to our country by taking them to Wrigley Field to watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the Chicago Cubs. After leaving Freeport at 1:00 pm for the journey to Chicago, the group stopped at Yak-Zies in Wrigleyville for a pregame meal before entering the friendly confines to see the Orioles top the Cubs 4-2. Not only did the vets have a great meal and great game, they had many...
The Stephenson County Bar Association, in collaboration with the Stephenson County Judges from the 15th Judicial Circuit, participated in a statewide initiative sponsored by the Illinois Conference of Chief Judges and the Illinois Judges Association to help local schools, students and community organizations prepare for success in the 2022-23 school year. The Stephenson County Judges include: Circuit Judge Michael Bald, Circuit Judge James Hauser, Associate Judge Glenn Schorsch and Associate...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is seeking your help and input. JDCF is seeking reaccreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a program of the Land Trust Alliance (LTA). The accreditation is important, Steve Barg, Executive Director, notes, because it recognizes JDCF for meeting or exceeding national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Public comments regarding JDCF’s work and how it complies with national quality standards facilitate the accreditation process and he...
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, goats, mini donkeys, and a calf. In addition to the petting zoo, 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 bi...
According to U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, millions of Americans misused controlled prescription drugs, and the majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from home medicine cabinets. To combat the abuse and help residents properly and safely dispose of medications, State Representative Andrew Chesney (R- Freeport) and Stephenson County Sheriff David Snyders have joined forces to host a free drive-through Prescription Drug Drop-Off event. On Saturday, August 6 from 9:30 am-11:00 am residents can bring their unneeded and expired...
Freeport Cruise Night returns to Downtown Freeport on Saturday, August 13 from 4-9 pm attracting car enthusiasts, families and guests from around the region for a fantastic event. The event begins with the car show, commercial vendors and food vendors at 4 pm. Cars are displayed in the municipal lot along Douglas Street, east lot at the corner of Adams and Stephenson Street and additional parking on Stephenson Street. Shuffle This will perform on the Freeport Arts Plaza (15 W. Douglas St.)...
NFL teams have all reported to training camps, and area High School teams will strap on the helmets and begin official practice on August 8th, so naturally it's time to let everyone know what our plans are here at Village Voices for the upcoming seasons. On the High School side, our highly anticipated Fall Sports Preview issue is scheduled to come out on August 24th – the Wednesday before opening week of High School football her in Northwest Illinois. We know Wisconsin football is a week a...
