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This will be the 55th Willow Folk Festival and it will be the last one as we know it. This is sad news but news that I think you were all expecting some day. The Church took a vote this past Sunday on keeping it going or calling it quits and the "quits" won. The average age of the church members is in the 60's (there are a couple young ones that bring the average down) and it is just too much work! We do want to have one more year as it has been in the past, so please come, enjoy, and make new memories. There was discussion about turning it...
Good morning, Dan Thanks for the explanation of your problem. In my opinion, you should dump the puzzle page and the court report. I like the lighter side but I could live without it. Also, Brian Stewart will be going away. I appreciate the fact that you want our input. The Urinal Standard would simply make changes that we would have to accept. just like J.B. Pritzger does. Editor; Save Lighter Side. Get rid of horoscope, Kids corner, Crossword. Save Sudoku if possible. Linda Simler Hi Dan, Cancel the court report. Not sure why people look at...
State's Attorneys from across the state explained how their work – and the ultimate safety of their communities – will be threatened when some provisions of Illinois' controversial overhaul of its criminal justice system take effect next year. State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) stood with other Senate Republican Caucus members April 6 at a Capitol Press Conference as they heard the State's Attorneys address their front-line concerns with the SAFE-T Act. A major criminal justice rew...
COUNTRY Financial representative Robert Dittmar, of Elizabeth has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). "It is a great honor to receive this MDRT recognition," says Dittmar. "I feel privileged to be included in this prestigious association of business and community leaders representing more than 500 companies and 70 nations and territories." MDRT membership is attained by life insurance agents who are members of their local National Association of Insurance (NAIFA) and...
I’m sitting here tonight on the eve of going under the knife tomorrow. For the past few weeks I’ve been dealing with some lower abdominal pain. I found out this week I have what is called an inguinal hernia. The doctor considered my symptoms to be somewhat urgent and I have repair surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. I’m not sure if this is major or minor surgery, but the nurse told me they were going to slice, snip, pull, wrap, tuck, and sew my innards back together again. (That’s my inte...
Ever feel like you’re a burden to your team? Normally, my evenings are spent covering a sporting event throughout the region. But that all changes in the Spring when Softball and Baseball tend to end before seven o’clock at night, so I actually get to see my wife and spend some time at home. And with bad weather canceling games … we actually had time to go out and “do” something – an activity which is normally relegated to the Summer months when school is not in session. Anyway, one of the event...
Jo Daviess County State’s Attorney, Chris Allendorf, would like to remind the public to keep their property and belongings secure. Allendorf stated, “We are seeing nationwide, but also within Jo Daviess County, a rise in property-related crimes. There are numerous causes of this; however, the most common is drug use.” Allendorf continued, “The vast majority of these property crimes are committed by individuals to support a drug addiction. As told to us by many of these criminals, they are looking for easy targets that take the least amount...
Lena Kent Ray Rimington, 63 Kent Ray Rimington, 63 of Lena, Il died Thursday, March 10, 2022 at home. He was born on December 30, 1958 to Frederick and Virginia (Wilson) Rimington in Peoria, Il. Kent graduated from Lena-Winslow High School. Kent farmed with his dad, worked at Ammons turkey farm in Winslow, IL and the DURA plant in Stockton, IL. He enjoyed attending auctions and tractor pulls. He is survived by his mother, Virginia of Lena, Il; sister Kathryn Rimington of Escondido, CA; brothers, Ronald (Diane) Rimington of Lena, IL; Jeffrey... Full story
Big Shock – nobody had North Carolina taking on Kansas in the final. Still, we got our winners based on the picks they made, and the prizes will be mailed out by the end of this month. Congratulations go out to: 1. Steve Grindey, Scales Mound 2. Bob Vanderheyden, Stockton 3. Ken Buske, Stockton 4. Ian Blair, Lena 5. Jennifer Whitson, Freeport 6. Sarah Leverton, Lena 7. Adam Leverton, Lena 8. Erica Blair, Lena 9. Steve Clay, Orangeville 10. Marshall Schubert, Darlington...
Spring is here! I’m so excited I wet my plants. It’s finally sweater on, then off, then on again season. The first day of Spring has arrived … aaaannnd it’s snowing. Groundhog Day? Seriously? We’re letting a rodent decide if it’s Spring or not? There’s a technical term for a sunny, warm day that follows two rainy ones … it’s called Monday. Our seasons follow a pattern: Winter, Fool’s Spring, Second Winter, Spring of Deception, Third Winter, then Actual Spring and then Summer. Right now, I think we’re in the Spring of Deception season. I t...
April marks a month-long celebration for community colleges across the country, and Highland Community College is celebrating 60 years of service in Northwest Illinois. In the 60 years of Highland’s existence, the college has handed out more than 17,000 degrees and certificates. Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College, is proud of community colleges like Highland, saying this is a great place of discovery for students to help shape, pursue, and realize their dreams as they aspire to higher learning. “Community Colleges provide a...
The weather has not been cooperating, but Lena-Winslow was able to sneak in a Girls Track Meet last week – even though it was a two team competition with Stockton/Warren. But hey, a meet is a meet, so we wanted to get the results out for all to see. Final Score: Lena-Winslow – 95; Stockton/Warren – 37. Event Results 100 1. Katie Lozada, S/W 14.36 2. Stella Prasse, LW 14.88 3. Hannah Pecoraro, LW 14.99 200 1. Katie Lozada, S/W 29.87 2. Leah Goebel, LW 31.25 3. Maggie Carter, S/W 32.66 400 1. Taylor Amill, LW 1:09.84 2. Natalie McNutt, LW 1:15....
The Freeport Community Foundation announces nominations are open for the 2022 Matthew A. Marvin Community Impact Award. This award honors an individual or nonprofit organization whose notable contributions to northwest Illinois set a high standard of quality and positive impact. In addition to the recognition, the recipient is awarded $1,000 to present to his/her non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable organization of choice. Nomination forms can be found on our website: www.freeportcommunityfoundation.org. Interested parties may also call or email...
CEO & President Rose Noble announces that Galena Country Tourism (GCT)-with a focus on continued growth to provide unmatched experiences benefiting county stakeholders, visitors, and residents-has added two new positions to staff-James Hillis, Community Engagement Manager, and Janelle Keeffer, PR & Communications Director. "We've known we needed to add to the team for a while now and were waiting for the right time," Noble said. "It's been an incredible couple of years that put us in a position...
Baseball Warren/Stockton 7 Blackhawk 0 The Warhawks got a combined no-hitter from Ayler Cornelius, Charlie Breed, Wes Logemann and Alex Altfillisch. Ayler threw the first three innings, and each of the others came on in succession but never gave Blackhawk a baserunner. The Warhawks tallied three runs in the bottom of the first, which was all they needed for the win. Austin Chumbler had a double and was 2 for 3 in the game. Brady Broshous was also 2 for 3 with two singles and three RBIs....
Northwest Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling collection set for Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Elizabeth Community Building rear parking area just off U.S. Route 20, at 330 N. West Street, Elizabeth, Illinois. Several categories collected at the event include fees to cover a portion of recycling expense while some categories are free. NO PAINT, NO TIRES and NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS will be accepted. A $.70 per pound recycling fee is being charged for all small...
