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On paper, Stockton didn't stand a chance. Their best defender, and slashing ball-handler, Lizzie Eisfeller, was still out with a concussion, leaving Stockton with some serious match up problems against the Aquin Bulldogs. And while the game itself was a collection of missed bunnies and turnovers, it also went down to the wire in a 38-35 chess match claimed by Aquin. The stage was set in the first half as Stockton struggled offensively. Tiana Timpe hit an early three, but then got a ton of...
The Broncos came into the contest on a three game winning streak to open the season, while Warren was coming off a flat performance at Lena where the Panthers spanked them unceremoniously. But the two up and coming athletic teams were deadlocked at 36-36 after three quarters of play Wednesday night in Orangeville. Zach Baker broke the tie with an old fashioned three point play on a power move in the paint against the Warrior 1-2-2 zone defense, but Ethan Williams returned the favor a minute...
The Polo Marcos came into their non-conference battle with Lena-Winslow fresh off of an impressive victory of Oregon, so it was expected to be a serious test for the Panthers who were still suffering from a football hangover. But instead, Luke Benson drained a three on the opening possession, and Lena-Winslow never looked back as they blitzed the Marcos 52-21 in a running clock victory. A major key was visible in the first period as the Marcos were trying to run a three man weave along the...
The Christmas Season is in full swing, but not everyone we've talked to – yours truly included – have been able to say that they are filled with the joys of the Holidays. So how do we determine how much Christmas Spirit a person has? And exactly what is this Christmas Spirit anyway? Why is it that some people long for the chance to walk the streets in sub-zero weather singing carols, while others dread the prospect of hauling decorations down from the attic and making the obligatory trip to see...
With the Holiday season now upon us, the theaters and television stations have begun to release this year’s set of Christmas Movies. But which ones are the best? Which ones do you have to see each year? Everybody has their own personal favorites, so I took it upon myself to compose this list of my best, and worst, holiday movies. The Classic Favorites: (They may be old, but they’re excellent!) It’s A Wonderful Life - I can still remember the first time I saw it as a kid - thinking my parents wer...
An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids’ Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. A few days after she mailed all the cards, she discovered she forgot to include the checks in the cards. Imagine all those kids opening a card from grandma with a note inside that says, “Buy your own presents.” Recently, I was reading an article that said all the traditional Christmas movies have the real meaning of Christmas veiled in the s...
As a New Year approaches Illinois residents may want to know about several notable laws that take effect on January 1, 2020. The new laws kicking off 2020 cover everything from transportation safety and increased traffic penalties to supporting our military personnel. Strengthening Scott’s Law 2019 has been a very tough year for the Illinois State Police. With three tragic deaths – including the loss of State Trooper Brooke Jones-Story while on a traffic stop on U.S. Route 20 just outside Fre...
It took a little while for the Lena-Winslow football players to get into wrestling shape, but the remaining stars – Gennings Dunker and Marey Roby – returned to action for the Pantherhawks, and both are undefeated on the young season. The Pantherhawks went south without being really challenged, but then last week took on both Erie and Oregon with similar results as they stand 7-0 on the season. Lena-Winslow/Stockton 65 Aledo Mercer County 6 145: Winston McPeek (LWS) pinned Carson Tippie (M) (1:2...
Stockton John P. O’Boyle, 84 John P. O’Boyle, age 84, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 after a courageous fight against cancer. He spent 60 years in Stockton, IL and the last year in Rockford, IL. John was born on December 4, 1935 to the late George and Ceil (Long) O’Boyle. He was a 1954 graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1958 and attained his Masters of Education at UW in 1959. In 1959, he accepted a job teaching Drivers Education and Junior High Science in the Stock... Full story
When area restaurant owners opened up their mail recently, they were treated a to a whole new definition in “sticker shock”. In a letter from Stephenson County Public Health Administrator, Craig Beintema, owners of area restaurants were suddenly told that the cost of their Stephenson County Food Service License was not just going up – but going up big! “Our annual license was $125,” said Iron Horse owner Daryl Cannon. “I open up this letter and they tell me my fee is now $445, and I only have t...
Monroe Clinic, a Member of SSM Health, is pleased to announce that Jane Curran-Meuli will serve as the next President of Monroe Clinic beginning in December. She will replace Mike Sanders who served as president and CEO of Monroe Clinic for 18 years. The two will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition. With more than 25 years of experience in health care, Curran-Meuli will bring a unique blend of business and clinical experience to the role having served as both an administrator and...
Twas ten days before Christmas and all through the room Was a terribly heavy feeling of impending doom. No gifts had been purchased, nothing was wrapped, While holiday commercials made us all feel quite trapped. The Christmas duties were almost all done But nobody ever said they would ever be fun. The lights were all tangled, and some would not light, It took hours to fix them in quite a long fight. We put them on both the high and lower house roof, But compared to our neighbor, we looked like...
Area speech teams made their way to Rochelle over the weekend, where the competition included a lot of suburban powers. As a result, many of the teams that had gotten off to a good start, had a bit of a reality check as large school powers like Downers Grove South and Morris ran away from the field. Final team standings for the tournament were: 1. Morris 429 2. Downers Grove S. 401 3. College Prep of A. 385 4. Dekalb 348 5. Freeport 328 6. Byron 285 7. Sterling 270 8. Moline 243 9. Elgin Larkin...
The formal press release was short, but to the point: “After much discussion with family, friends, city staff and encouragement from many members from the local community as well as the business community here in Freeport, it has caused me to do a lot of soul searching.” “I have come to the realization that there is much more that I can accomplish here in Freeport, and that Freeport is truly our home. Because of that, I informed the city of Salem, Virginia Monday that I am formally withdrawing from their job search and that I will remain here...
Forreston Tournament Orangeville 64 Milledgeville 57 In the consolation bracket, the Orangeville Broncos were clinging to a two point lead over Milledgeville going into the fourth quarter. But a balanced effort from Garrett Rodebaugh (14 pts), Carson Rote (13) and Zach Baker (12) in the fourth period carried the Broncos to the win over Milledgeville. River Ridge 80 Forreston 74 OT Also in the consolation bracket, the River Ridge Wildcats used an 18-10 run in the third period to open up a nine point lead, only to have Forreston rally back and ti...
Boys Basketball Forreston Tournament Polo 56 Pearl City 41 The Pearl City Wolvs had their largest scoring output of the season – paced by a big 19 point effort from Sheffey, but it wasn’t enough to capture their first win of the season as Polo got out to a huge 15-2 first quarter lead, then pulled away in the fourth period with a 17-10 run after the Wolves had closed the margin. Aquin 57 Oregon 44 The game was tied at 35-35 going into the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs rallied with a big effort from Ben Hunziker who scored 14 of his game hig...
