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They made it interesting, but the Lena-Winslow Panthers lived up to their top seed billing with a three game win over Fulton in the Eastland Sectional semi-finals to advance on to the Championship match. Game one was almost uneventful as the Panthers opened up the early lead and extended it to 19-12 on a stuff block by Grace Groezinger that triggered the first Fulton time out. But the momentum was firmly on the Panthers die of the net as they increased the margin to 23-14 on a kill by Eden...
The magical season of the Lena-Winslow Lady Panthers came to a crashing end Wednesday night in the Sectional Championship to Galena, and the struggle is trying to put the season of this amazing group of young athletes into perspective. On the one hand, you had the scores as Lena-Winslow fell behind in game one early and continued to battle back – closing the gap and reeling the Pirates in – but the name of game one was the mistakes. The Panthers made eight unforced errors as tip shots aro...
The Forreston Cardinals are more than justified in wanting the IHSA to go to a 1-32 seeding system for the IHSA playoffs. Having to travel to Lena-Winslow in the second round wasn't much of a reward for the amazing season they played. And consider this, Forreston held the ball longer than the Panthers by nearly a 2 to 1 margin; they ran more offensive plays, had more first downs, and drew fewer penalties ... but the Panther's big-play offense proved to be the difference in a 46-14 victory in...
On November 1st, 2023, at approximately 11:44 am, two Stephenson County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division deputies responded to a residence in the 200 block of Jefferson St. in Ridott to locate William Troglin, 58 of Dunkirk Ohio, who was wanted on active felony warrants from Allen County Ohio for a Sex Offender Violation and the Ohio Department of Corrections for a Parole Violation. Upon arrival, William Troglin ran from the residence and was taken to the ground following a brief foot pursuit....
4+ Enver Ahmedi, Addison Albrecht, Cora Boop, Ruby Dickerson, Avery Engle, Morgan Flynn, Dolan Geerts, Lynnea Groezinger, Arthur Horn, Matthew Johnson, Edoardo Marcolin, Gwendoline Miller, Micaela Miller, Amie Richmond, Isaac Rife, Evelyn Walters, Kathryn Cobine, Kayla Diehl, Camden Flack, Aizlynn Griffiths, Nathan Haas, Lucius Mendenhall, Elaina Doms, Sawyer Fry, Jaime Miller, Samuel Rife, Gracie Schnitzler, Sarah Winter, Hamish Boden, Nicholas Cobine, Chloe Nemon 3.50 - 3.999 Millicent Boden, Kaytlyn Booras, Macey Fulton, Lucas Holland,...
In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations went into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism...
I really wish I could still see the world through the eyes of a child. I’m not sure about your house, but we had a grand total of four Trick-or-Treaters show up at ours on Halloween. Now, I know it was cold – really cold – because like a doofus I went and sat outside on our front porch waiting for people to show up. And even thought the beers I grabbed for the “Trick-or-Beer” I hand out to people I know was warm when I grabbed it, the three cans I took back inside were perfectly chilled a...
Orangeville Wendy Lee Broge, 61 Wendy Lee Broge, age 61, of Orangeville, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 30, 2023, at SSM St. Mary’s in Madison, WI. She was born on August 19, 1962, in Freeport, IL to Paul and Bonnie (Smythe) Viel. She was a 1980 graduate of Lena-Winslow High School where she participated in various activities and had numerous awards such as French Club, Art, Math Contests, Prom Committee, SAE, SACC, Health Occupations Student Organization President and Outstanding student for Health C... Full story
Your x-ray showed a broken rib, but we fixed it with photoshop. These hospital robes let my butt hang out, so I guess now I know why they call it the ICU. I knew I was in trouble when the nurse was taking my temperature and asked her partner how do you tell the difference between the oral and rectal thermometers. My surgery was so expensive that they installed a GPS system so their billing department would always be able to find me. I’m sorry Mr. Stevens but you caught a virus from your computer and we had to erase your brain. I hope you h...
Nobody would argue that the worst crime someone could commit would be murder. But what many believe is right behind murder on the list of heinous crimes is Child Pornography and Sexual Assault. "These people take nude pictures of kids – like 13 to 16 years old – without them knowing anything about it, then go and trade those photos or videos for other child pornography," said Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall. "People might think there's no victim, but they're wrong. How can that kid eve...
Joanne Gallagher and Judy Hodgin’s Holiday home/shed show is making some major changes. They are moving from the Hodgin farm to the Apple River Stagecoach Event Center. This established event has been 25+ years in the making. It always has been held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. This year being Friday, November 17th from 3 to 8 PM and Saturday, November 18th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Joanne, Judy and friends will be hosting this event the same as on the farm. We will be featuring our hand-woven baskets, home décor, Christmas décor, 1902 cro...
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at Highland Community College is thriving with more students, and additional faculty, and is partnering with the YWCA of Northwest Illinois for a joint open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Children’s Hands-On Museum located at Lincoln Mall in Freeport. “The spotlight and resources Illinois brought to the early childhood profession in the last couple of years have provided exciting opportunities for our early childhood community,” said Melissa Johnson, ECE instructor at Highl...
Highland Community College's Career Services will host its annual Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Student/Conference Center (H-201) at 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport. Employers across the region will meet with students and community members during the event. The Career Services Coordinator, Anthony Musso, is excited to welcome the Highland community to the in-person event. "We anticipate a diverse group of employers from various industries, including agriculture,...
Tickets are now on sale for Freeport High School’s fall musical, Shrek: The Musical, to be performed at the Jeannette Lloyd Theatre November 9 through 11. In this hilarious fairy tale, based on the popular movie, grumpy, green ogre Shrek lives alone in his swamp until his home is invaded by a group of homeless fairy tale characters. Then he and his new friend Donkey must set forth on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With dazzling sets, whimsical puppetry, and energetic dance numbers, Shrek: The Musical transforms the contemporary...
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the Illinois State Library and the Illinois Center for the Book are co-sponsoring Family Reading night, Thursday, November 16. 5 Ways to Became a great Reader: - Read every day. - Read about things you like. - Read everything you can, like maps, comics, recipes, signs, posters, magazines and catalogs. - Take a book along wherever you go. - Use your library often. The Lanark Public Library encourages your child to visit the Twice-Sold Tales Used...
The Board of Directors of the Greater Freeport Partnership is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Schultz Winter as the organization's new executive director. Schultz Winter will lead the organization in its mission to foster economic development and community growth in the Greater Freeport area. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to the community, Schultz Winter brings a wealth of experience and vision to the role of executive director. Her extensive...
Multiple news sources recently reported that in September, U.S. border agents processed more than 200,000 migrants who crossed into the United States illegally. That’s an average of over 6,600 people per day. The actual number is much higher! As the southern U.S. border crisis continues to consume and overwhelm available resources in border states like Texas and Arizona, desperate state leaders are doing everything they can to handle the influx of illegal immigrants. Part of their response is t...
Birkey's Farm Store proudly announces a grant awarded to Birkey's CNH Service Technician Apprenticeship Program at Parkland College. The grant, supported by East Central Illinois Workforce Board with Champaign County Regional Planning Commission funding, will cover tuition and other additional costs for freshman students. "This grant is key to providing continued education to future service technicians in our surrounding communities. It is remarkable for these students to be able to attend...
In late July this summer, Richard Holmes, president of the Lena Historical Museum, made a weekly check on the Lena Historical Society's museum building only to find that one of the air conditioning units was not working. For most of us, air conditioning is a matter of comfort, but for a museum it is a very important and necessary part of preservation. Once the relative humidity goes above approximately 65%, mildew and mold can start to grow on artifacts that are made of organic material such as...
NUIC West First Team * = Unanimous *Rachel Anger, Jr – East Dubuque *Gracie Furlong, Jr – Galena *Addison Hefel, Sr – Galena *Addison Albrecht, Sr – River Ridge *Gwen Miller, Sr – River Ridge *Anniston Werner, Sr – Scales Mound Brooklynn McCartney, Sr – Scales Mound Conference MVP = Addison Hefel - Galena Second Team Madie Mammoser, Jr – Stockton Erika Dolan, Sr – East Dubuque Mya McCoy, So – Galena Adalynn Bohnsack, Sr – Warren Anna Wentz, Sr – Scales Mound Emily Dahlman, Sr – West Carroll Kacy Wright, Jr – Stockton Katie Schneider, S...
