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The River Ridge Wildcats played without a couple of their key players in their second round I8FA matchup with Danville Schlarman. No Joseph Diaz. No Jacob Sollars. No problem for the Wildcats as they defeated the Hilltoppers 42-20 to advance on to the State semi-finals. With Diaz out, the Wildcats relied on running back Caleb Rhodes and quarterback Bryton Engle, effectively cutting their three-man rushing attack down to two. But it was more than enough as the two combined for nearly all of the...
Lena-Winslow's running clock win over the Orangeville Broncos in the second round of the IHSA Class 1A Playoffs was not the main story in Orangeville last Saturday. The Broncos were. You see, Panther fans have gotten to expect home playoff games. In fact, even though Lena-Winslow made it all the way to the final four last season, there are some who still see that year as a failure. But for Orangeville ... seniors Carter Kleckler, Dalton Lowe, Will Setterstrom and Garret Rodebaugh had never seen...
In order to go 11-0 teams have to get a few breaks and the Aquin Bulldogs needed every one they got Saturday to earn a playoff win 27-18 in Stockton. It was by no means a beauty contest for Aquin since it was ugly at times and much of that was due to the inspired play by the Blackhawks. But all season long when Aquin has needed to pull some magic, they turn to their playmakers and most every time they come up with another highlight reel effort to keep the chains moving - often resulting in...
Okay, I need your help. This is actually a serious request - and not just column material, so bare with me as I get to the point. Each week we do a section in the front called the Court Report. In it, is the court listings of verdicts handed down that week - everything from a speeding ticket to drug possession and Assault. Now, I have mixed feelings about it as it is. On the one hand - we have to subscribe to the service, and even then a ton of typing is required to get it all in. There is also...
Let's talk about theater and other fine art, Let's talk classic novels, but where do I start? The Panther production for some it showed wit But some others did not like it, not one little bit. So where do I stand on this very fine line? Well let's get to it, but without all the rhyme. (Sorry, but after sitting through Lena-Winsow's production of a Seussified Pride and Prejudice, I kinda couldn't help myself.) The Jane Austin Classic is best described as the chick flick of novels. And in...
It’s always darkest just before the dawn. Have you noticed how dark it is in the morning just before the sun comes up? It’s always like that this time of the year. This has nothing to do with the time change, but everything to do with the rotation of the earth in respect to the sun and moon. When the earth rotates around to the dark side of the moon, it’s impossible to see anything. That piddly little flashlight on my smartphone doesn’t come close to being adequate when trying to find my way aro...
Stockton William Earl Lingle Sr., 82 William Earl Lingle Sr., 82, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. He was born to Erwin “Shorty” and Vera Lingle, on July 18, 1937, in Clinton, Iowa. Bill attended school in Elizabeth Il . He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. His service was something he was very proud of his entire life. You rarely saw him without his NAVY hat on, and he always appreciated being acknowledged for his service. After Bill was honorably discharged from the Navy he went to... Full story
Monroe Clinic was awarded an ‘A’ grade in the Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Monroe Clinic’s achievements in providing safe health care. This award is given by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization committed to improving health care quality and safety. The safety grade assigns an A, B, C, D, or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections, and other harms among patients in their care. It is calculated by top patient safet...
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 19th consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from any accredited institution starting in the fall of 2020. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership. App...
The Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society has set dates for most of its annual events dedicated to shining a spotlight on the rich history of our region while creating opportunities to connect with residents and visitors alike. Mark your calendars for the Historical Society’s events to come: Dec. 13, 2019: Trivia Night at the Distillery! The Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. is hosting Trivia Night at the Distillery, Friday, Dec. 13, benefitting the Historical Society. (Time TBD). Entry is $10 per person. Spots fill up quickly! Contact info@blau...
Apple River State Bank announced the appointment of Kimberly Lutes as manager of the bank's new office in the Southwest Mart, 3525 Percival Street, Hazel Green, Wisconsin. The facility is expected to open in December when remodeling is complete. "We are thrilled to have Kim Lutes manage our new Hazel Green office," said Joel Holland, the bank's Chief Executive Officer. "She is a native of southwest Wisconsin and worked as the manager of the former American Trust & Savings Bank office in Hazel...
Four weeks ago, I called on Senator Marty Sandoval (D-Chicago) to resign from Chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee, after he became ensnared in a federal investigation. Later that day, Sandoval did resign his committee chairmanship, but not his Senate seat (he should do that too). Last week, legislators were to return to Springfield for Week 1 of the Fall Veto Session. The Fall Veto Session is supposed to be a time each year dedicated to considering the Governor’s vetoes of b...
'Fighting For My Self' is a dramatic portrayal of the very real stresses on today's teenage girls, many of whom lose their way just trying to survive. The characters struggle to win back their self-reliance and hold on to their identities in the face of peer pressure. Though focusing on women's issues, this poignant play is vital for all, offering a message of hope. Performances are Friday, November 15 at 7:00pm, Saturday, November 16 at 7:00pm and Sunday, November 17 at 2:00pm. There will be...
For the first time in a long time, we didn't have to cover the Volleyball Sectional. And while that did give us a chance to get some other work done, it would have been more fun following an area team in their quest for a Sectional title. But that also means, that for the first time in a long time, we can release our All Area team before the All Conference choices are released. Exactly how close we come to matching those picks ... we don't care. We call it like we see it, always have, and here...
Eastland High School powerlifters Cadin Colehour, Eli Dertz, Kaylee Hammer, and Paul Sturtevant traveled to St. Charles, Illinois the weekend of October 26th-27th to compete in the WPC Can-Am Powerlifting Championships. The meet was sponsored by the World Powerlifting Congress (WPC) and featured lifters from both Canada and the United States. At the meet, lifters had the opportunity to break WPC world records and state and national records through the WPC's American affiliate, the APF (American...
Highland Community College has hired Blake Becke of Pearl City as the Head Women's Basketball coach for the 2020-21 basketball season. "We have a commitment from a local basketball coach who will help our successful women's basketball program continue to flourish," said Pete Norman, Highland Community College Athletic Director. "This continues our commitment to student-athletes who depend on programs like these for access to quality education and to continue their careers at the intercollegiate...
Rick Barkau and son, Cullen Barkau, along with their dedicated team at Barkau Automotive/Stockton have won the FCA 2019 Customer First Award for Excellence certified by JD Power. "Committed to offering our amazing family of customers who depend on us for a great car shopping and service experience, we are ecstatic and honored to earn industry's highest honor, the FCA Customer First Award for Excellence Certified by JD Power," said Rick. Barkau Automotive is among an elite group of dealerships...
Timber Lake Playhouse is looking for area musicians to play in the pit for musical productions at the playhouse in Mount Carroll. TLP produces seven full length musicals throughout the summer and fall as well as a Christmas show in December. TLP regularly hires musicians who play the more traditional instruments – keys, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, trombone, reeds, and strings – as well as specialty instruments such as banjo, steel guitar and mandolin. Professional musicians or those with skills to sight read and perform a traditional Bro...
Senators and Representatives return to the Capitol November 12-14 for the second and final week of the fall Veto Session. Nearly two dozen committee hearings are scheduled for the week on a variety of issues including: red-light cameras, minimum wage, education, public health, taxes and the environment. Ethics reform continues to be the hottest issue before lawmakers. A number of proposals have been introduced since well-publicized allegations and indictments against several legislators...
