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5 Golf teams – including some very big schools – all gathered in Rockford to officially begin the 2024 Fall Sports High School season at the Rockford Jefferson J-Hawk Invitational. The tournament used a two-person, best ball, format. In other words, both players would tee off, but then choose the better of those two shots, and continue this process throughout the tournament. Locally, Freeport competed, as did the NUIC teams from Pecatonica and Stockton. Final team results were: 1 Rockford Guilford 244 2 Rockford Harlem 245 3 Freeport 249 Bel...
A total of ten Boys teams and three Girls teams gathered at Lake Carroll's Golf Course last Saturday for the Eastland Invitational. Eastland also had three girls who competed individually, but you needed four scores to qualify as a team. But the best part of the tournament was that it was comprised almost exclusively of NUIC teams – with only Winnebago not being a part of the conference. So, that gave everyone an early glimpse into which teams might be competing for the conference title. W...
Timber Lake Playhouses’ 2024 summer season comes to a close with Jekyll & Hyde. The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on the Timber Lake Playhouse stage in the musical phenomenon based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll (played by Phillip Bryan*) is driven to find a c...
Some people have thought that my coverage of the Freeport City Council has been incredibly harsh. And while I would counter that it has been incredibly accurate – some of them are simply incredibly stupid – Councilman Rachel Simmons proved at the recent Committee of the Whole meeting that she has the potential to be a good elected official. Stacey and Simmons wanted to renew the Pretzel City Skills Enhancement Program. Basically, the program provided local youth a chance to work with a con...
A joke I heard this week: The wedding day was fast approaching. Everything was ready, and nothing could dampen the bride's excitement, not even her parents' nasty divorce. Her mother finally found the perfect dress to wear and would be the best-dressed mother of the bride - ever! A week later, the bride-to-be was horrified to learn her new young stepmother had purchased the same dress. She asked her to exchange it, but she refused, "Absolutely not! I'm going to wear this dress. I'll look like a...
Fall Sports is dominating Dan’s time, so we let him off the hook and are printing an old column of his – we hope you enjoy. “Stevens, you need to do a story on the Blackhawk/Warren football co-op, they’re pretty good.” “I already did. In fact, I’ve done several.” The conversation is not unique, and happens often – but not between me and some reader who doesn’t subscribe to the paper. No, that typical conversation happens on a regular basis between me and my business partner – Terry Whalen! “Do...
Stockton Tracy D. Black, 65 Tracy D. Black, age 65, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at home. She was born on March 2, 1959 to the late Edward and Suzanne Randegger. Tracy married Gerald Black on August 8, 1979 in DuPage County. She was a 1977 graduate of Downers Grove North High School. She was a proud mother who homeschooled her five children. Tracy attended Harvest Baptist Church in Stockton. She enjoyed farming, tending to her sheep, gardening, and artwork. Tracy is survived by her husband, Gerald Black of Stockton; her... Full story
On July 27, 2024, Stephenson County 4-H members participated in the Master Showmanship Contest, at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds, which was coordinated by the Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Stephenson County 4-H. We had (9) 4-H members between the ages of 14-18 (based on their 4-H age) compete showing swine, sheep, and beef in their respective show rings. The members included: Owen Gunderson, Dausyn Heslop, Brynn Lamm, Kyla Lamm, Brea Musser, Nevaeh Scheffner, Cole Weber, Aaliyah...
Names: Laverne and Shirley Age: 3 years old Breed: Beagles Gender: Females About Us: Hi there! We're Laverne and Shirley, two inseparable beagle sisters who were found together as strays. We're 3 years old and ready to find our forever home-hopefully together, since we're the best of friends! Personality: Typical Beagles: We're curious, playful, and love to sniff out new adventures. If you're looking for two loyal companions who will fill your days with fun and affection, we're your girls!...
Back to school … time to officially begin remembering what day of the week it is. Thank heavens it’s time to go back to school. I don’t think I could take another beautiful summer day of my parents ranting about politics. Sweetie, you have to come out. It’s the first day of school. “No! I refuse to go! They can get someone else to teach my classes.” I’m sorry Kayla, but we don’t all follow you on Twitter. So, please just tell the class what you did last summer. You might call it a school bus, but in early August we all call it an Easy Bake Ov...
Freeport Dental is expanding again! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming grand opening of Lincolnway Dental, a state-of-the-art dental office set to open early September at 2501 E Lincolnway in Sterling. Lincolnway Dental is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to the Sauk Valley community, ensuring that every patient enjoys a healthy, beautiful smile. Lincolnway Dental, like our 9 other office locations in the area, will be designed with the patient in mind, offering a...
With schools heading back to session it is time that both the Carroll and Stephenson County Farm Bureaus say goodbye to our summer office team members. Regan Scidmore, summer office assistant for Carroll County will head to the University of Illinois, and Aaliyah Whitney, summer intern with Stephenson County, will head back to Highland Community College. Each county was fortunate to have these individuals as part of our team this summer. We thank them for their dedication to our members and the...
Youth in Stephenson County exhibited 4-H projects this past month at various shows held at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds and the Extension Office- on Highland Community College’s campus. Enrollment in the local 4-H program increased this past year with 50 plus new members joining 4-H. University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program Coordinator Brenda Heimann informs, “Youth in our county are looking for programs that engage them in areas that interest them. 4-H brings project learning to a whole new level by learning by doing, with areas such...
At Freeport's Committee of the Whole meeting last week, Police Chief Shenberger made a special presentation to a couple of officers that was more than worthy of merit. "I, Chief Shenberger, was made aware of an incident that was reported to the Police Department and was investigated by Sergeant Joshua Leverton and Detective Justin Holden wherein Sergeant Leverton and Detective Holden went beyond the requirements of their normal duty for the good of the community. Upon review of the incident, I...
8/20 BG Eastland at Stockton BG LW/PC at Forreston 8/21 BG Eastland at Dakota BG Fulton at Warren BG LW/PC at Polo 8/22 BG Eastland at RR/SM BG Forreston at Sterling Newman BG Pec/Durand at Amboy BG Stockton at Galena 8/23 FB Benton/SM/Shull at River Ridge WI FB Southwestern/ED at Blackhawk/Warren 8/24 BG Rock Falls Invitational 8/26 BG Amboy at Eastland BG Dakota, Fulton at Stockton BG Polo, East Dubuque at Du/Pec VB Pearl City at Warren VB Rock Christian at Pecatonica VB Scales Mound at Milledgeville VB Stockton at Orangeville 8/27 BG Dakota...
