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Pecatonica Sectional Mon., Oct. 31 Aquin 25, 25 Elgin Harvest Christian 9, 5 Galena 25, 25 Willows Academy 3, 7 Wed., Nov. 2 Aquin 25, 25 Galena 14, 19 Rockford Christian Life Regional Mon., Oct. 24 Galena 25, 25 East Dubuque 8, 13 Pecatonica 25, 18, 25 Stockton 22, 25, 22 Tue., Oct. 25 Dakota 25, 25 Scales Mound 23, 19 Lena-Winslow 25, 25 Christian Life 9, 7 Wed., Oct. 26 Galena 25, 25 Pecatonica 16, 17 Lena-Winslow 25, 25 Dakota 15, 17 Thu., Oct. 27 Galena 21, 25, 25 Lena-Winslow 25, 17, 17 Alden-Hebron Regional Mon., Oct. 24 Kirkland...
In the opening round of the Polo 1A Volleyball Regional, the Eastland Cougars and Pearl City Wolves both came in with young teams, but it was the experience of the Cougars that carried them to the 25-14, 25-22 sweep to advance into the semi-finals against Sterling Newman. Game one was over early. Maybe it was the Regional atmosphere, maybe the Wolves had Cougars in the headlights, whatever the reason – Pearl City came out flat, and never got into a rhythm. Of the 25 points the Cougars needed t...
In their opening match of the Christian Life Volleyball Regional, the Scales Mound Hornets deserved to win. The Hornets only made five unforced errors, while Dakota made nine; and only made three service errors, while Dakota made five. In fact, after trading points back and forth until it was 10-10, the Hornets claimed the lead and looked destined to pull off what many would have seen as the biggest Cinderella story of the post season. The Indians used their first time out after junior Rylee...
I'd seen it hundreds of times before, a team fought hard in game one of a volleyball match only to come up inches short. But after trying so hard and leaving everything out on the floor in the effort, they always got blown out in game two. Wednesday night after the cross-country trek to Alden-Hebron (Thanks for nothing IHSA) I was sure I was going to see it again. The Orangeville Broncos had pulled off a stunner in game one by beating Durand 25-14 – although in all fairness, it was Durand who w...
Anyone who has ever played sports knows the feeling, a mistake there, a good play by the opponent there, and suddenly no matter what you do, or how hard you try, things seem to be going against you. No sport is affected more by momentum than Volleyball, and that was put on display for all to see in the Regional championship between the Galena Pirates and Lena-Winslow Panthers. Early in game one, the Panthers couldn't do anything right, and Galena couldn't do anything wrong. When it got to 10-3...
Editor; I am voting Jazmin Wingert for Stephenson County Clerk. I have personally known Jazmin Wingert for many years, through her involvement in the agricultural community, church, and numerous service opportunities in the community. She is incredibly detail oriented, self-motivated, and a leader in all aspects of her life. The same tireless work ethic she exhibits on a day-to-day basis will be a great asset to our community as County Clerk. Jazmin is one of the next generation of leaders in our community. She will serve us with integrity as...
Get a good deal and help a good cause by attending the annual VOICES of Stephenson County Book Nook Fall Half Price Sale. The sale will run from Nov. 3 to 12 with proceeds benefiting services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and abuse offered through VOICES of Stephenson County. “The Fall Half Price Sale is our final major sale of 2022 and the perfect opportunity for people to pick up items to tide them through the winter,” said Diane Leverton, VOICES Book Nook manager. “The sale features gently used hardcover and paper...
“Signs, signs, everywhere a sign, blocking out the scenery, breaking my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” So say the vocals to the song “Signs.” According to YouTube, “Signs", by Canadian rock group The Five Man Electrical Band (formerly The Staccatos), was written by lead vocalist Les Emmerson. It was released as a B-side single in 1970 from their "Good-byes and Butterflies" album and then re-released as an A-side single in 1971 where it reached #3 on the US Billboard Hot...
I've always loved Halloween. I never got into horror movies, and can remember going to see the original movie "Halloween" after a friend had told me every single thing that was going to happen in the movie so I didn't look like a panicked idiot in front of the date I was taking – and I STILL looked like a panicked idiot as it scared the poop out of me – even knowing what would happen ahead of time. So, no, I am not a horror movie fan – except for the classics – Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolf Ma...
McConnell Glenn M. Hockman Jr., 78 Glenn M. Hockman Jr. age 78 of McConnell died on October 24, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Center in Freeport, Illinois. He was born on May 4, 1944 in Winslow to Glenn and Nora (Hurst) Hockman Sr. On June 6, 1965 he and Cheryl Ferguson were married at Red Oak Methodist Church. Prior to his retirement in 1999, he worked at Kelly Springfield Tire Company for 34 years. He enjoyed his children, grandchildren, camping, fishing, gardening, dancing, and the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and Atlanta Braves. He... Full story
The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces the first winners in the 8th year of 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 &...
What do you mean I’m not registered to vote? I vote every single week on American Idol. If voting could really change anything, they’d make it illegal. I see there is a four year gap on your resume. Did you work for the Trump administration? “No, I was in prison. I swear!” When the pollster asked me who I voted for as I came out of the polling place, I told him I was trying to forget. Every year I go in and vote for beer … it’s really quite satisfying. What did Russia do to influence the election? They helped the democrats finally deliver on...
Walking out of the stadium following Lena-Winslow's round one playoff win over Chicago Richards Saturday, it was a good thing there was nobody left in the ticket booth because everyone would have been asking for refunds. To be perfectly honest, Lena-Winslow's JV scrimmage against Chicago Richards only took place because so many small schools have shifted to the eight man format. With fewer schools competing, even though Richards was 5-4 (thanks to a forfeit win) they probably would not have qual...
With midterm elections set for early November, there is always a question regarding how much voter turnout will occur in an election that does not include choosing a president. But there are some serious local issues on the ballot that will impact us much more than anybody sitting in the White House. Freeport Home Rule (Important point on this one – we have no vested interest what-so-ever, so the information we got was from those educated about the issue who gave both sides of the argument.) Wit...
Downtown Freeport will be bright for the holidays with a show of festive spirit and humble recognition for our local heroes. The Hero Tree will stand majestically in front of the bell tower at the Stephenson County Courthouse for all to see from Sunday, November 20 through the new year. To make the tree truly represent Stephenson County heroes, we need your help! We are inviting any Stephenson County resident to create a Hero Ornament to be hung on the tree for this holiday season. Clear bulb...
Northwest Illinois is home to amazing people who care about their neighbors. You step up to help when you see a need. Today I would like to highlight one of those needs. Across the state, there is a shortage of foster families to accommodate the thousands of children in the DCFS system waiting to be placed in a loving and stable home. If you are interested in learning about becoming a foster parent in Illinois or other ways you can make a difference, my office can connect you with the resources you need. Every year, thousands of foster...
I remember when I was in about seventh grade, American Eagle had come out with this shirt in preparation for that election season. The shirt simply read “VOTE”. Now obviously as a seventh grader I know I wasn’t able to vote and wouldn’t be able to vote for many years. But growing up my family put a great emphasis on voting. My sister and I would tag along with my mother as she voted before work each election and if we were lucky, we’d stop for breakfast at McDonalds and as a kid that was a big...
