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It's really not too hard to figure out how the Scales Mound Hornets have been so successful this season in spite of graduating all five starters from last season's third place in state team. Turnovers. "That's our game," said head coach Erik Kudronowicz. "We turn opponents over and then turn that into points at the other end." No team is better equipped to do it with seniors Charlie WIegel and Jacob Duerr handling the point guard defensive positions, the two seem to have a sixth sense in regard...
It's been a long time since the Warren Lady Warriors were a force on the basketball court. And while they still may not be among the area elite, they have reached the level of being "dangerous" – capable of knocking off a top tier team that is foolish enough to look past them. (Just ask Morrison) Wednesday night, against their friendly rival Stockton, the Warriors continued to impress – in spite of some sloppy play. On one side of the coin, they were the same Warren team people were fam...
The River Ridge Wildcats are known for their full court pressure defense, but it's not like some high-pressure teams we've seen in the past. "Some teams press and don't care if they give up a layup because all they want to do is speed up the game," said Wildcat head coach Jeremy Knauer. "But we're not a strong offensive team, so we need to get turnovers and transition points. We can't allow the ball into the paint when we're pressing." For thirty minutes, the Stockton Blackhawks handled the...
It was supposed to be an epic showdown – the top two teams in the North, who went into overtime in their first meeting this season, squaring off in their first conference battle. Two television stations showed up to tape it, the only live sports reporter in the region sat his large butt in the corner (camera in hand) and they even had an exhibition where the little elementary girls got to run up and down the floor during halftime. But for some reason, the Orangeville Broncos came armed and r...
Village Voices, Thank you so much for the article you published in your Christmas edition about the Freeport Elks Lodge. Hopefully it will get interest in our organization. Happy Holidays Jan Lawfer Freeport Elks Lodge 617 Editor’s Note We’re happy to provide coverage to any and all non-profits. Simply email your information to [email protected] and we’ll get it in, space permitting....
Lena-Winslow/Stockton 65.0 Rock Falls 7.0 120: Aaron Meenen (RF) over Arrison Bauer (LWS) (MD 9-0) 126: Adan Oquendo (RF) over Mauricio Glass (LWS) (Dec 7-4) 132: Drew Presson (LWS) over Logan Williamson (RF) (Dec 6-1) 138: Carson McPeek (LWS) over Jason Crandall (RF) (Fall 3:46) 145: Karl Hubb (LWS) over Korbin Oligney (RF) (MD 15-6) 152: Garrett Luke (LWS) win by forfeit 160: Jared Dvorak (LWS) over Ryan McCord (RF) (Fall 2:55) 170: Eli Larson (LWS) over Emmanuel Jamison (RF) (Inj. [time]) 182...
Robin Wilhelms Saar, President and CEO of First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll, has announced the promotion of Pamela White to Polo Branch Manager. Pam began working at First State Bank in May 2006. She has been an instrumental leader of our Bookkeeping, Customer Service and IT Departments, serving as IT Officer for the past 6 years. In her new role Pam will be directing and overseeing the retail service and daily operations of the Polo Branch, as Branch Manager. Pam has been a lifelong...
UW-Whitewater Dean's List The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean's List for the 2022 fall semester. Lena: Gabi Brinkmeier Pearl City: Macie Kaney Lanark: Naomi Mullen Lanark: Emma Norton Stockton: Simon Rillie Lena: Nevaeh Roberts These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. "Making the Dean's List is a tremendous honor for our students. It is a recognition of their hard work and commitment to success," said Robin...
Believe it or not, some studies have shown that there are many people who fear having to speak in public more than being eaten alive by a shark, bear or other large carnivore. So, the saying that speech kids hold onto is a simple one: "What some people fear more than death, we do for fun!" Covid riddled a lot of High school extra curricular events, but it nearly killed competitive speaking. But now that the days of being forced to wear a mask while trying to deliver a dramatic interpretation...
1/11 BB Forreston at Amboy BB Fulton at Eastland BB Scales Mound at West Carroll BB Warren at River Ridge 1/12 BB Oregon at Warren GB Dakota at Aquin GB East Dubuque at Stockton GB Lena-Winslow at Pearl City GB RR/SM at West Carroll GB Warren at Galena WR Stock/Lena & Dakota at WC 1/13 BB Aquin at Durand BB Pearl City at Orangeville BB River Ridge at West Carroll GB Orangeville at Pecatonica 1/14 BB Pearl City at Hinckley Big Rock GB Amboy at Stockton – 1:00 GB Eastland at Freeport - 10:00 GB Pearl City at Polo GB Orangeville at Warren 1...
Boys: Class 4A 1. Chicago Kenwood (12-2): 2nd at Proviso West. 2. Moline (12-2): 2nd at Pekin. 3. Joliet West (11-4): 4th at Pontiac. 4. Chicago Whitney Young (12-4): Proviso West champs. 5. Chicago Brother Rice (14-2): 5th at State Farm. 6. Rolling Meadows (16-1): Jack Tosh champs. 7. Chicago St. Rita (8-5): 4th at Proviso West. 8. Lisle Benet (16-1): 2nd at Pontiac. 9. Quincy (12-2): 2nd at Collinsville, losing to 3A#7 Decatur MacArthur, 57-53. Only other loss: At 4A#2 Moline. 10. Glenbrook North (14-1) ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: -- Evanston...
The Scales Mound Churches United (Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Scales Mound United Methodist, & Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran) hosted a Chili and Soup Cookoff on November 12th to benefit all Jo Daviess County food pantries. The community generously supported this event through cash, product and baked goods donations. Representatives from the churches gave each of the seven food pantries a check for $300 and divided approximately $750 worth of product among them on December 10th. The Scales Mound Churches United extend a big thanks to their...
Not much scares me. What does is the deafening silence of good people doing nothing. I have no idea who to credit with that saying. I do know that is what is happening at our southern border is an abomination and makes absolutely no sense. Where are our politicians and professional organizations putting pressure on the Biden administration to get it under control!? The figures are staggering. 300 overdose deaths every day in America from the fentanyl manufactured in China and smuggled across...
By Kate Leonard River Ridge Business Student Mrs. Laity’s high school business class of only 8 students was asked to take on the task of River Ridge’s annual Santa Store. In the past, Kim Thorsen (former River Ridge teacher) has always run the Santa Store with assistance from middle school students. This year she decided to hand it off to the business class to practice some of what they have been learning. They did everything from taking care of the elementary students' forms to making tags for each individual student’s gifts. They also helpe...
On Thursday, January 5, 2023 my dad woke up in the Land of Glory! This is from my journal from last week ... My dad is in the last hours of his earthly life. We got him home from the hospital on Monday evening. Since then, we’ve been gathering around his bedside day and night. One or more of us is with him 24/7. The Hospice nurses believe he has a few hours to as many as a couple of days to live. But Dad’s a tough old guy and he may surprise them. Regardless, God has given us this time with him...
I have to be careful how I word this because there are kids reading this right now … Do you know the classic joke women tell about how men have a false sense of proportion? You know, men tend to think that things are “bigger” than they actually are? Well, this has nothing to do with anything sexual, so get that idea out of your head, but the axiom was proven in our house this past week. You see, we have in our family room a television that sat on a cabinet at the far end between two windo...
The Freeport Public Library announces the One Book One Freeport 2023 title Life Among the Qallunaat by Mini Aodla Freeman, a story of the author’s experiences growing up in the Inuit communities. The free book giveaway starts Monday, January 9th at the library. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in this fun, completely free event. One Book One Freeport is a community read program hosted by the library. Following the giveaway, there are programs open to the community including film screenings, group discussions, S...
Pedestrian Fatality On 12/30/22, at approximately 2:49 pm, Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to a car vs pedestrian traffic crash in the area of Business 20 West and W. Lily Creek Road in rural Freeport. Upon arrival, a 22 year old male resident of rural Freeport was found deceased at the scene. During an ensuing investigation, it was determined that the decedent was a pedestrian who been struck by a westbound vehicle. The involved vehicle was found stopped along the roadway on Business 20 West near Harlem Center Road a...
Elizabeth Patricia Elaine Schaible, 82 Patricia Elaine Schaible, age 82, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away January 1, 2023 at her home from cancer. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the service. Interment will occur on a later date. Family and friends are invited to share in Patsy’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Patsy was born July 26, 1940 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Russell and Marjori... Full story
The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces the December winners in the Daily Drawing. The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 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 C...
There is a time each year when the weather goes from magical to miserable … they call it January. It’s so damn cold outside, I just farted snowflakes. If complaining about the cold weather was an Olympic Sport, my wife would be the gold medalist. Well, … on the bright side … there are no mosquitoes. I know I’m snowed in, but it’s nothing a little salt can’t handle … especially around the rim of my margarita glass. OK Winter, you made your point … I’m a wussy. They’re forecasting a wintry mix for our area of the Midwest. My idea of a wintry m...
In December, seven Highland Honors students presented their semester projects via Zoom™. Highland’s Honor students created and designed the projects on a chosen topic. The Honors Program at Highland Community College is designed to provide eligible students with enhanced educational experiences in select courses chosen in cooperation with College faculty. Students must maintain a 3.5/4.0-grade point average to remain eligible for the Honors Program. Students must possess an ACT composite score of 25 or greater, or 1200 out of 1600 on SAT, or...
West Galena 4 - 0 19 – 0 RR/SM 2 - 1 18 – 3 East Dubuque 2 - 2 3 – 13 Warren 1 - 3 10 – 9 Stockton 1 - 2 3 – 14 West Carroll 0 - 2 3 – 13 North Orangeville 4 - 1 16 – 3 Aquin 3 - 1 10 – 9 Pecatonica 3 - 1 15 – 6 Lena-Winslow 3 - 2 15 – 6 Pearl City 2 - 3 6 – 13 Dakota 0 - 4 4 – 16 Durand 0 - 3 0 – 8 South Eastland 4 - 0 13 – 6 Amboy 4 - 0 14 – 1 Polo 2 - 2 9 – 9 Forreston 2 - 3 10 – 10 Milledgeville 1 - 4 2 – 12 AFC 1 - 4 7 – 12 Fulton 0 – 1 0 – 1 Last Week’s Results Orangeville 47 Hiawatha 11 Galena 46 RR/SM 38 East Dubuque 50 Warren 45 Orang...
It is hard to believe that schools are back in session, and that we are only about four and a half months away from graduation season. Throughout the holiday season while visiting family, it was brought up several times, with our future and current college students, how important it is to apply for scholarships. The Stephenson County Farm Bureau is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now available for pick up at our office 210 West Spring Street Freeport, IL 61032 or for...
On Monday, January 16, at 7 pm, Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will be kicking off the new year with a fun evening of games, with prizes of course, designed to get to know your fellow quilters hidden talents and secrets. We welcome all guests to join in this fun evening. Guild meetings are held at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Road; Forreston, IL the third Monday of each month at 7 pm, with ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting. Visitors are very much welcome; for...
