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Two traditional girls basketball powers locked up Monday night as the Eastland Cougars paid a visit to the Aquin Bulldogs. But anybody thinking they would be able to see a post season playoff preview had better think again. Eastland used their depth, size, and constant pressure to wear down the depleted Bulldog lineup and claim a 40-31 non-conference victory. But both teams will certainly look vastly different by the time the games get truly serious. To begin with, Aquin – which has a thin l...
The Stockton Blackhawks paid a visit to Lanark to challenge the Eastland Cougars in a non-conference basketball tilt, but when the final horn sounded, there were more questions than answers following Eastland's 51-36 victory. Stockton came into the game missing their best player, Ryley Schultz, who has been battling illness this season and has still not seen the floor. But even without Schultz, the Blackhawks opened up the early lead – claiming a 9-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. "We p...
When the football regular season ended, we learned that both Aquin and West Carroll would need new coaches to lead them next season. But the dust hasn’t even gotten a chance to settle on the Panther’s State title trophy, and already there have been additional openings pop up in area Fall Sports. Orangeville will be looking for a new head football coach as Jay Doyle and assistant Willie Guy both stepped down. Both had been coaching for several years, and Doyle also has his hands full with the Gir...
The Forreston Cardinals were far from being at full strength as they are missing some starters due to injuries, and it only got worse in the second period as Jaiden Schneiderman went down with a turned ankle. As a result, Forreston was stuck sitting in a 2-3 zone all night in order to try and slow down the Panthers, and ... that's not a good thing to do. Tianna Esser drained a three point bomb to open the game, then added another to open the second half. And when the Cardinals tried to extend...
The game was tied, and RR/SM had just knotted it up at 43-43 on a nice play inside from Sadie Fry to Sydney Driscoll. With the final eight seconds ticking down, the Wildcats stole the ball and tried to convert a buzzer beating winning shot, but it rimmed out. Two girls jumped for it, and collided, but neither one got possession as the horn sounded as they hit the floor and the ball bounced away. The horn had sounded ... Then, (did I mention that the horn had already sounded?) the whistle blew....
SSM Health Monroe Volunteer Services is once again offering scholarships for students seeking a career in the healthcare field. The deadline for application submission is February 28, 2023. The first scholarship is for high school seniors. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to Monroe High School seniors and two $500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from communities with SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group sites – Albany, Blanchardville, Brodhead, New Glarus, Durand, Freeport and Lena – or who live within an area ser...
Lena-Winslow 54.0 Dixon 24.0 120: Tegan Arnold (LWS) win by forfeit 126: Arrison Bauer (LWS) over James Simpson (D) (Fall 0:44) 132: Jayden Weidman (D) over Drew Presson (LWS) (Fall 2:53) 138: Cade Hey (D) over Carson McPeek (LWS) (Fall 1:40) 145: Karl Hubb (LWS) over Austin Hey (D) (Fall 3:49) 152: Garrett Luke (LWS) over Konnor Kohler (D) (Fall 0:38) 160: Jared Dvorak (LWS) over Jayce Kastner (D) (Dec 7-0) 170: Eli Larson (LWS) over Steven Kitzman (D) (Dec 7-6) 182: Owen Brooks (D) over Jace Phillips (LWS) (Fall 3:12) 195: Griffin Luke (LWS)...
The River Ridge FFA Chapter hosted their annual food drive the week before Thanksgiving. Students in the elementary and high school generously donated a large variety of items to help out those in need this holiday season. The elementary students had a grade-level competition in which the 2nd graders collected over 175 items to donate. The paper and food products were used to stock the shelves at the High School "Cat's Care" pantry and the remainder of the items were delivered to the Elizabeth...
I have never understood why women love cats. Cats are independent, they don't listen, they don't come in when you call, they like to stay out all night, and when they're home they like to be left alone and sleep. In other words, every quality that women hate in a man, they love in a cat. Our refrigerator went on the blink a few days ago. It all started when we decided to defrost it and give it a regular cleaning. Everything went fine at first. We loaded all the food and frozen items in coolers...
Every year we haul out the boxes of Christmas Icicle lights, and begin the tedious process of going through to see which ones light, which bulbs need to be replaced, and once completed – then there is the fun of lugging out the large extendable ladder to begin the tedious process of climbing up and down the huge metal ladder in a biting wind to hang lights from the gutters of both the up and down stairs roof lines. Why? I’ll be the first one to say I love holiday lights on houses, and liv...
Broshous Charged On November 18, 2022, Stephanie Broshous, 47 of Stockton, was arrested on two counts of Forgery, a Class 4 Felony, and one charge of Theft/$10K-110K/School/Worship/Government, a Class 1 Felony. She appeared in Court on November 21st and was released on $2500 Bond with her next appearance scheduled for December 21st at the Stephenson County Courthouse. Broshous is accused of stealing money from the Lena Park District during her employment there, as detailed in a previous story released by Village Voices over two months ago. Reas...
Savanna Edith “Eileen” Ailene McIntyre, 91 Edith “Eileen” Ailene McIntyre, age 91, of Savanna, IL, passed away in her home with her husband by her side on Friday, November 25, 2022. A funeral service was held Tuesday November 29, 2022 at Savanna First Presbyterian Church at 2pm. Visitation was held from 12 noon to 2pm, at the church. Burial followed the service, at Lost Mound Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share in Eileen’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Eileen was born July 25, 1931, in Mt. Carroll, IL, the daughter of Bromle... Full story
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 22nd 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 awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2023. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership a...
Anybody still wondering what I want for Christmas, I need a size five night Vegas Vacation. My family’s favorite road trip game is called “heated argument.” The airline told me my luggage was lost, but on the bright side, their full body scan said I’m in excellent health. Vegas is a great excuse to be immature and as messy as your children. I knew our flight was in trouble when the stewardess came out into the aisle and asked if anyone on board knew how to play Microsoft Flight Simulator. If you meet Elsa, don’t give her a balloon – she’ll...
Make Lanark shine with your outdoor holiday decorations as we "Light Up Lanark." Help the Celebrate Lanark Committee make this a bright Christmas with your creativity and cleverness. The town will be divided into quadrants along Broad Street and the railroad tracks; one winner will be chosen from each quadrant. The committee will surprise Lanark residents who display extra cheer with holiday-themed prizes on December 15th. Start adorning your property at any time--just be sure your lights are...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is accepting nominations for the Nancy Hamill Winter Conservation Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Foundation’s annual meeting in early 2023. An individual, organization, governmental entity, educational institution, or business that has demonstrated creativity and/or leadership in the preservation, restoration, or stewardship of natural areas and/or Native American cultural resources, or has a strong history of promoting an understanding of the natural world in Northwest I...
Several Highland Agriculture students were honored with awards at the 2022 Illinois PAS Conference on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Hancock Stadium on the campus of Illinois State University. Twenty Highland Community College Agriculture students participated in the one-day event. Students partook in several competitions with other students from across the state. Categories included employment interviews, career planning project presentations, agricultural sales presentations, agricultural teaching...
I’ve been reporting area news for a long time, and have built up a rather extensive network of sources, so quite often I hear what is about to happen before it actually does. If my sources are correct, and there is no reason to doubt them, then by the time you read this there has been a change in leadership on the Stephenson County Board. Each time there is an election, the first meeting of the board is to swear in the new members that were elected, and to have that board elect who they c...
At our recent Stephenson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, I talked to our members about helping us grow our Young Leader Program. This is a program for Farm Bureau members who are 18-35 years old. In our county this group hosts, plans and executes our Annual Bruce Johnson Memorial Farm To Farm 5K/10K Run. Additionally, they host Kiddie Tractor Pulls throughout the summer. When they aren’t busy planning the previous events, they enjoy social outings and agriculture tours. We hope to grow t...
The holidays are a time to reflect and express appreciation to the people who enrich our lives with the gift of their friendship and service to others in our community. This year, I am exceptionally proud of my friend and colleague State Representative Tony McCombie, who has been elected by her peers to serve as the new House Republican Leader when the new General Assembly takes office in January. This is history-making, as Tony will be become the first woman ever to lead a legislative caucus...
Casper Bluff Preserve, owned and operated by the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF), recently expanded by 29 acres. The preserve now includes over 130 acres of wildlife habitat and public open space. "Nature is good for one's soul....it provides an inner peace," said Pat Casper. Pat and her husband Dave sold this land to JDCF at a bargain price. "Casper Bluff is a treasure we call home and want to share with others hoping it brings them the same comforts and inner calm, contentment, and...
