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Class 1A First Round Kewanee-Wethersfield 52 Lewistown 0 Forreston 42 Ottawa Marquette 7 Morrison 58 Cambridge-Ridgewood 6 Kirkland Hiawatha 44 Abingdon-Avon 6 Lena-Winslow 46 Aurora Christian 8 Orangeville 32 Chicago Hope 0 Aquin 55 Fulton 38 Stockton 20 Princeville 7 Moweaqua Central 55 Havana 20 Fisher 26 Toledo Cumberland 14 Arcola 42 Oakland Tri-County 19 Greenfield Coop 22 Brown County 21 Argenta-Oreana 42 White Hall 0 Carrollton 24 Arthur-Lovington 15 Camp Point Central 40 Catlin Salt Fork 7 Athens 42 Casey-Westfield 7 Second Round...
Let's cut to the chase shall we – Freeport has a cast again! I've been seeing Freeport musicals for over 16 years, and with no disrespect intended to anyone, the last few years the program had been rebuilding with a few token stars, but several holes on stage – to the point where I wasn't sure they'd ever return to the days of Leslie Eiler and the cast of stars who surrounded her. Well, guess what? They're back! There was not a single hole in the cast of Legally Blonde – which I give major...
Aquin pulled off a courageous production last weekend which – while technically it was theater – it would best be described as a series of scenes designed to spark conversation because none of them "resolved" – which was the point. Make the audience determine what the right path would have been. "Fight For My Self" as explained in the program, was the culmination of a project created by a number of students looking to make an impact on their community. With the help of a grant from the youth...
Just minutes after River Ridge's 64-20 loss to Polo in the semifinals of the Illinois 8-Man Football Association playoffs, Wildcats' head coach Doug Nicholas and some of the assistants took a couple moments to thank and honor their outgoing seniors. Then, they turned to the returning players, most of the team for the Wildcats, and told them building toward next season starts now. They learned a couple lessons from their loss to the Marcos, none more important than the need to get working in the...
Ask any football coach and they will tell you if you can make your opponent one dimensional, you have a major advantage. Typically, the Lena-Winslow Panthers stuff opposing running games to force teams to try and throw. But against the Aquin Bulldogs, they got another added advantage. "The field was definitely in our favor," said Panther head coach Ric Arand. "They like to run that RPO out of the Pistol, and Gustafson is a major threat when he can run downhill off of that, but I think the field...
“Hey good column this week Dan.” I was with my wife picking up her car at Chris Brinker’s Pit Stop where she had taken it in for some routine maintenance when Chris, the owner, came into the office and made the comment. But before I could even thank him and bask in the compliment, it was followed by a caveat. “Yeah, I read it before I stuffed your paper into the air conditioner’s vent to block the cold air from coming in.” “Well, at least my paper serves a purpose,” I answered as we all share...
Nine students were inducted into the Stockton High School National Honor Society recently. While grades are taken into account in NHS, the elements of leadership, compassion and responsibility play a large measure in who receives the honor. Current Stockton NHS members include: Front row from left: Kendra Scace, Jamie Eden, *Jason Hermann, *Simon Rillie, *Case Harmston, Kaige Brown, *Kaylee Luke, *Adriana Curtiss, Tessa Tucker. Back Row: Haley Brudi, Winston McPeek, Ellie Eden, Rawley Schulz,...
During the final hours of the fall Veto Session, the Senate Republican Caucus united in support of real ethics reform, standing in opposition to House Joint Resolution 93 – a measure that would create a Democrat-controlled commission to consider ethics reform. My colleagues and I unanimously opposed House Joint Resolution 93, arguing that if the desired outcome is real, substantial ethics reforms, the committee should be truly balanced. “With the cloud of scandal hanging over the Dome, we nee...
Students participated in the annual Science Fair in which students created a hypothesis and then using the scientific method tested the hypothesis. Students then had to present their findings to the judges. Third place winners received exemption from article passes; second place winners received exemption from test passes; first place winners receive exemption from the final pass. Solar Powered cars to which gender has the better memory were but 2 of the projects....
4+ Lauren Kloss, Jamie Schnitzler – Margaret Cahill, Ashley Carroll, Kari Conklin, Kali Crusilla, Ajdar Limani, Anna Navarro-Garcia, Leanna Scott – Greta Dittmar, Julia Finazzo, Riley Finn, Livia Haas, Kaitlin Kilgore, Danae Kloss, Sarah Pratt, Caleb Rhodes, Charlie Schnitzler, Mary Scott, Libbey Shellenberger – Lydia Groezinger, Madeline Klippert, Julianna Kuzniar, Andrew Merkle, Tayden Patterson, Abby Richmond, Joseph Tippett, Kathryn Walter 3.50 - 3.999 Camdyn Bauer, Heaven Brotherton, Sophie Buck, Cora Dittmar, Sadie Fry, Sam Grzes...
So here we are - kind of in the middle of nowhere. We had snow before Halloween this year, which meant my family was making Christmas plans very early. There’s something about snow that puts the romanticism into Christmas (for some people). Since we were already planning for Christmas, I suggested to my wife that I bring the pumpkins in from where she had strategically placed them on either side of the driveway and along the sidewalk, back when the grass was green and the leaves were still on t...
Elizabeth Robert (Bob) Ertmer, 90 Robert (Bob) Ertmer, age 90, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. His family will hold private services to honor his life. A memorial has been established in his memory to benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Elizabeth Historical Society. Memorials may be sent to 202 W. Main St., Elizabeth, IL 61028. Friends and acquaintances are invited to share in Robert’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Robert was born October 24, 1929 on the family farm near Elizabeth, the son o... Full story
Everybody knows about the football conference changes, and the proposed Districts soon to be established if nothing changes the IHSA ruling, but what many may not remember – or realize – is that the NUIC conference as it has been known for the past decade or so, went through a re-alignment which will be in place this basketball season. Instead of two Divisions – the East and West – the NUIC has broken into three. The new conferences are: NUIC North Aquin Dakota Durand Lena-Winslow Orangev...
Did you ever wonder when and where holiday music began? Or what the most popular Christmas Carol of all time is? Or which holiday song gets played the most on the radio? Join the Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater at 203 W. High Street in Orangeville, Illinois, for a history of Christmas music and add to your holiday musical knowledge. You'll be entertained by voices you know from the MRPDT stage: Reynold Nolan, Sandy Switzer, and Glenda Adams. Also appearing for the first time on our...
Stroll the festive streets of Downtown Freeport Sunday, November 24 for the annual Mistletoe Walk from noon to 4 pm. The Hero Tree Lighting will kick off the event at noon in front of the Stephenson County Courthouse. Local residents have been busy creating ornaments to honor their heroes and the tree will be decorated with these ornaments along with patriotic lights and decorations. The lighting ceremony will be complete with carolers, the presentation of our nation’s colors and inspiration from local honorees. After the tree is lit, the s...
The coaches have released their selections for All Conference honors in Volleyball. Those named to the list include: NUIC West First Team *Paige Middendorf, East Dubuque *Sami Wasmund, Galena *Madilyn Schultz, Lena-Winslow *Jaden Julius, Lena-Winslow Karlie Krogman, Eastland Mackenzie Muehleip, Galena Katie Wright, Stockton (* - Unanimous selection) Second Team Erin Henze, Eastland Makenna Curran, Galena Maggie Furlong, Galena Jenna Bidlingmaier, Lena-Winslow Jenna Zeal, Lena-Winslow Savanah Brandt, Pearl City Jenna Korte, Scales Mound...
