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On paper, the Stockton Blackhawks are supposed to be in the middle of a rebuilding year. They have no six foot power hitter, or any massive high jumping stud they can turn to in a pinch, they don't serve bullets on a line straight over the net that fall off the table for points, in fact – offensively – the Blackhawks have fewer kills than most teams in the NUIC-West. So, how is it possible that they sit at 5-1 in the conference and 11-7-2 overall? The answer is in some exceptional defense. As...
There are some exceptional volleyball hitters in the region that hammer the ball with thunderous power ... and then there is Galena's Gracie Furlong. As the Galena Pirates went to warm up for their conference match at Scales Mound, there was suddenly a tremendous "boom" that caught everyone's attention. Conversations stopped mid-sentence, kid's busy teasing each other suddenly stopped and stared, and even popcorn being consumed froze mid-chew. "What can I say? She's amazing," said Hornet head...
The Galena Golf Club played host to the 1A Boys Golf Regional, where the top three teams all advance on to the Sectional, along with the top ten individual golfers whose team did not advance. Final Team scores were: *1 Fulton 347 *2 RR/SM 349 *3 Galena 360 4 Stockton 398 5 East Dubuque 406 6 Forreston 411 7 Eastland 413 8 Pecatonica 422 9 West Carroll 429 10 Warren 450 11 LW/PC 459 12 Dakota 473 Fulton, River Ridge/Scales Mound and Galena all advance as complete teams to the Sectional at Port...
It was supposed to be the match of the season – the top two ranked 1A teams in the state of Illinois according to MaxPreps. Aquin against Dakota – for the game that, in all likelihood, would decide the NUIC North Champion. But it didn't take long for Aquin to ruin the party. The Bulldogs are loaded with talented athletes, but like most area high school teams they had struggled to put all of the pieces together. In addition, they had a bad habit of letting their talent carry them without even try...
With fewer Girls Golf teams than Boys, our region was faced with a rather loaded regional, so the end results were not surprising. But even though we did not see an area team advance, individually, our region did see a couple of athletes who will move on to the Sectional competition. The top three teams advanced on to the Sectionals as a team. Final team scores were: 1 Boylan 344 2 Winnebago 393 3 Byron 398 4 Rockford Christian 399 5 Stillman Valley 410 6 RR/SM 415 7 Galena 421 8 Oregon 429 9 Rockford Lutheran 472 10 LW/PC 473 11 Polo 475 12...
It's getting to the point where the biggest challenge the Lena-Winslow Panthers are facing is convincing themselves to take opponents seriously. Woodstock Marian Catholic is currently listed as a 4A school even though their enrollment is just over 300. (Thank you IHSA multiplier) But we're talking about a school that has a proud tradition of football success. A school currently with a 1A recruit in tight end Christian Bentancur who has already received offers – as a junior – to play in the Big...
With fall comes the harvest. And with the harvest our church has an annual garden produce contest. So far, the biggest watermelon has weighed in at 38.8 pounds and the largest tomato is 16 inches in circumference. Our granddaughter has the biggest pumpkin - (many thanks to Grandma) - let’s just say it’s huge! Somebody else entered a pear that’s over 10 inches in diameter. It’s a lot of fun celebrating God’s goodness. With fall also comes the election season. Our mailbox is full of fliers ev...
I am not a morning person – never have been. Typically, my daily routine involves covering a game somewhere, getting home around nine or nine thirty, downloading the photos, writing up the story, then posting it all online, and my “job” is usually done by eleven or so. I then spend about an hour watching sports center on ESPN, or – depending on the day – going through emails that had come in while I was off at the game. The point being – I get to bed around midnight, sometimes later – and wake...
Stockton Eric Thomasson, 94 Eric Thomasson, age 94, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Allure of Stockton. He was born November 27, 1927 in Wards Grove to the late Amos and Cleo (Blair) Thomasson. Eric married Vera Schuldt on October 29, 1948. Vera passed away August 12, 2017. Eric went to Wards Grove School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. He had worked for the Savanna Ordinance Proving Ground and Southside City Service before becoming a farmer. Eric loved music and dancing. He is survived by several nieces... Full story
The September winners are announced in the Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser). 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 include:...
The Badger State Archaeological Society will hold its 43rd annual Native American Artifact Show on Sunday, October 23rd from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Rehmstedt gym at Monticello School, 334 S. Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin. Cost of admission is $2 for those 14 years and older. The show was started by Ralph Hammerly, Paul Severson and James Beer with only five tables in Monroe. The show has now grown to over 80 tables of artifacts on display, or for sale, including points, stone, bone,...
Unfortunately Mr. Stevens, your HMO won’t cover the cost of anesthesia, so we’re going to have to use our low-budget procedure to put you out … it’s called a hammer. We’ll give you helium. It won’t kill the pain, but when you scream it’s funny. By golly, this cavity is so deep I’ll have to get at it by going through your ear … just kidding. At my age, the only thing I purchase that’s two-piece are dentures. Yes, I floss regularly – right before every dental appointment. No, your dentist did not say that bacon and soda work just as well as...
On Monday, State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) presented a check for $1,000 to the Scales Mound High School Trap Team on behalf of the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus. "The Scales Mound High School Trap Team is very appreciative of Rep. Chesney and the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus for the financial assistance," said the founder of the Trap Team and assistant coach Linda Ziarko. "We will use the funds to purchase equipment that will enhance the Trap Team program...
The Safe-T Act, if enacted, will have a number of impacts on the system of criminal justice within Illinois. Virtually all of them will reduce the ability of police, prosecutors and judges to meaningfully address crime. As McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally wrote in a lawsuit challenging the Safe-T act filed September 19, 2022, " To many in law enforcement and many Illinoisans, the sudden and unexpected enactment of HB 3653 was a political ambush. An ambush orchestrated by a...
Salem UCC - Lena All are welcome to join us for our service led by Pastor Christopher Ham at Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 West Salem Road, Lena, Illinois, this Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at 10 a.m. The Wednesday Breakfast Bunch will be meeting Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 8 a.m. at the Garden View Family Restaurant, 101 South Schuyler Street, Lena, Illinois. Everyone is welcome to join! Harmony UMC – Freeport Harmony United Methodist Church at 2600 W Pearl City Rd. Freeport, Will be hosting their 12th annual fish boil and silent a...
The Orangeville Broncos made sure they got homecoming week off to a good start with a convincing 76-38 thumping of Rockford Christian Life and in the process earned their first win of the season. The Broncos offensive line opened massive holes for Blake Folgate and Maisen Pfeiffer and their hard running with a few juke moves added in helped rack up an eye-popping 527 yards rushing on the afternoon in Orangeville. The Orangeville fans knew they were in for something special to cheer for early as Folgate took the opening kick back 83 yards for...
River Ridge Craft Fair Annual River Ridge Craft Fair located at River Ridge School 4141 Rt 84 South Hanover, Illinois on Columbus Day Weekend. Doors are open from 9-5 on Saturday and 9-4 on Sunday. Featuring over 100 craft and food booths. Salvation Army Update With the weather turning colder, the Salvation Army is once again doing a coat drive. Coats of all sizes, children’s fall and winter clothing, along with adult sizes 2X & up. We are also asking for help to stock a severely depleted food pantry. Hearty soups and boxed or canned meals a...
Class 8A 1. Wilmette Loyola (6-0) beat 8A#9 Chicago Marist, 28-17. 2. Lincoln-Way East (6-0) beat Orland Park Sandburg, 44-0. 3. Glenbard West (5-1) lost to 8A#4 Elmhurst York, 17-13. 4. Elmhurst York (6-0) beat 8A#3 Glenbard West, 17-13. 5. Gurnee Warren (5-1) beat Mundelein, 48-8. (Loss to Lake Zurich, 23-14). 6t. O'Fallon (5-1) beat Belleville East, 49-13. (Loss to 6A#1 East St. Louis, 60-21). 6t. Maine South (4-2) beat 8A#8 Glenbrook South, 23-16. (Losses to 8A#5 Gurnee Warren, 19-17 and 7A#3 Mount Prospect, 42-41). 8. Glenbrook South...
