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The New Glarus Christkindli Market will make its first appearance in downtown New Glarus December 10-12, 2021! This outdoor Christmas market will host vendors offering a variety of high quality, locally made and sourced gifts, along with Christmas decorations and foods, all housed in wooden on-street chalets. Shop local and support small businesses, while enjoying holiday lights and music. Santa will be in his chalet Friday through Sunday, and special appearances by Samichlaus and Schmutzli will occur. Free horse-drawn sleigh rides Sunday, 11...
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announced the hiring of Education Director, Rebecca Larkin. "I'm very excited to bring Rebecca into the TLP family as Education Director," said Executive Director, Dan Danielowski. "She has created a library of master class courses that will help our area high school and college students with future theatre pursuits." Rebecca Larkin completed her MFA in Performing Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design, as...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Hannah Insko as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. Insko is working on odor monitoring at solid waste landfills, conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and is contributing to report writing. She is also shadowing lead inspectors for Phase II ESAs. She is familiarizing herself with site remediation program regulations and field data. She earned a bachelor's degree...
The Greater Freeport Partnership today announced that it is working with ComEd to increase economic opportunity through the award-winning Creating Opportunities for Retention and Expansion (CORE) Business Visitation Program, which is administered by ComEd and helps ensure existing businesses in Northern Illinois remain economically viable. The CORE Business Visitation program examines issues such as workforce quality, recruiting, expansion plans, competitive challenges and overall satisfaction with the community as a place to do business. With...
North Liberty, Iowa-based GreenState CU entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Freeport, Ill.- based Midwest Community Bank and subsidiary Blueleaf Lending LLC. Pursuant to the agreement, GreenState will purchase substantially all of the assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of Midwest Community and Blueleaf Lending, including all of their full-service banking locations and loan production offices in and around the Chicagoland area. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected t...
Deuchler Engineering, an engineering and environmental firm based in Aurora, has joined the Fehr Graham family. Deuchler owners and Professional Engineers John Frerich and Mark Halm decided to join Fehr Graham because the two firms share the same focus on providing value and innovative solutions to clients’ problems. “We wanted a firm with similar values and business acumen,” Frerich said. “As Fehr Graham has grown over the years, it’s maintained a small firm feel by being hyper responsive to their clients, which appealed to us because w...
Apple River State Bank recognizes Rick Weis' 50 years of community banking and his commitment to the customers and the communities he has served over his distinguished banking career. The bank is donating $10,000 in Rick's name to the city of Galena for new playground equipment in the Tot Lot Park located close to Rick's home. The Community Bankers Association of Illinois also presented an award recently recognizing Rick's 50 years as a community banker. Rick began his banking career with First...
Kevyn Sutter joins the City of Freeport as the city's Director of Communications. Formerly of Lena, Illinois, Sutter attended Highland Community College, where she pursued an Associates of Arts in mass communication. After completing her Bachelor's Degree in mass media at Illinois State University and Paderborn University in Germany, Sutter returned home to Stephenson County. Her previous job experience includes social media management, corporate communication, and creating video and blog...
Apple River State Bank recently opened a loan production office at 1925 Main Street in Hazel Green. In late 2019, the bank opened a branch location in the Southwest Mart, 3525 Percival Street, in Hazel Green. Less than two years later, the success in Hazel Green prompted the bank to expand with the loan production office staffed by Tim White, Jeff Millin, Austin Gerlich, and Tracy Padulla. The building also has a drive-up ATM. "The residents of Hazel Green and surrounding area have given us a...
At our hospital and clinic locations across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, employees celebrated today as we launched our new name and united under one brand, SSM Health. Local and regional leaders unveiled new signs along with a renewed commitment to patients. Beginning today, our hospital and clinics will be known as: • SSM Health Monroe Hospital (formerly Monroe Clinic Hospital) • SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group (formerly Monroe Clinic) In January 2018, Monroe Clinic cam...
The Northwestern Illinois Forage and Grassland Council has announced dates for their upcoming hay and straw auctions to be held in Orangeville, Illinois. The Council has sponsored these auctions for over 25 years. The first auction will be Saturday, October 9 starting at 11 am at the Boco Mini-Mart adjacent to Route 26. Subsequent auctions will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month continuing through April. COVID-19 guidelines need to be followed. Individuals attending need to have a mask and 6-foot social distancing must be followe...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced that Environmental Health and Safety Technician Gerald Reed passed the exam to become a licensed, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Non-Transient, Non-Community Public Water Supply Operator. "Gerald is always looking to increase his knowledge to help more of our clients," said Freeport Branch Manager Ken Thompson, who is also one of the firm's eight owners. "He is dedicated and brings a passion to everything...
Landmark Lena business, Pat Brown Realty, installed a 6.72 kilowatt DC solar system to power their business operations. Stateline Solar, local solar energy installation company, was tasked with the design and installation of the solar system. This system consists of 16 solar panels from Mission Solar, an American solar panel manufacturer located in San Antonio, Texas. These panels will provide 104 percent of Pat Brown Realty's electrical consumption. Installing this solar system is estimated to be the equivalent of planting over 3,000 trees....
On September 4, 1969, then State Bank President E.L Wright (Grandfather of Mark & Todd Wright of Midwest Bank) announced plans for a $2.75 million "mini-scraper". The 12-story building would be a monument of modernization, be the tallest bank in Northern Illinois outside of Chicago and would occupy an entire city block. On Labor Day weekend 1971, State Bank moved into the new, nearly 80,000 square foot building. At the same time, 12 tenants were announced for the building. Jacks or Better...
Fosler Construction Company, Freeport, Illinois makes the annual Inc 5000 list at #445 of the Fastest Growing Private companies in America. “We are excited to be recognized by Inc Magazine. We wouldn’t be where we are today with the growth accomplished without each and every employee and partner working together to build Fosler Construction Company into what it is today,” says President Paul Fosler. The Inc 5000 recognition comes on the heels of Fosler Construction Company achieving Solar Power World’s Trop Solar Contract list at #72. Fosler...
The Celebrate Lanark Committee is excited to announce Jingle Fest 2021 will be held at a new location, Eastland JH/SH School, on Saturday, November 27, from 9 am to 2 pm. The committee, formerly the Transformers Team, is seeking crafters/vendors to participate in this annual event, and expects the large venue will provide plenty of room for a wide variety of booths. To reserve a booth or for other participant information, contact Denise at [email protected], on the Celebrate Lanark Facebook page, or call 815.238.4763. Otherwise, you...
Tracy Brewer of Monroe, Wis. joins the staff of Highland's Business Institute as a training coordinator. Brewer has worked in the community and technical colleges for the past 10 years, where she managed training and development programs. She believes professional and personal development are the keys to successful people, companies, and communities. As a connector, problem solver, and idea generator, Brewer said, "I am truly excited to be working with Highland and am anxious to get out and...
The U.S. solar industry is on the upswing, thanks to a pro-renewables presidential administration and increased concern over climate change. Stateline Solar has had a front-row seat to this action, with business increasing over the last year. Solar Power World has recognized the company's installation success by ranking Stateline Solar at No. 350 on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list. The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installer...
On Saturday morning, July 3rd, the Village of Hazel Green welcomed and sponsored the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team. They jumped into the L.B. Carnes Football Field at Southwestern High School in Hazel Green. As part of the event, the team presented Apple River State Bank a Service of Excellence Award for their involvement and community support since opening their Hazel Green office in December 2019. The Golden Knights are one of only three Department of Defense-sanctioned aerial...
The Lena Beautification Committee and LBPA would like to thank the generous people that have contributed to the flowers that have been planted in the downtown area. Sponsors are: Brian & Jo Wenzel, Community Bank, Citizens Bank, Lena State Bank, Jim & Lee Cox, Lena Historical Society, My Friends Closet, Flynn Insurance Group, Engel's Jewelry, Paris Hughes, Lingle Design, Lena Lions, Julie Wenzel, Leamon's Funeral Home Ltd., FHN, Steve Rothschadl and A.J.s Lena Maid Meats. The planters are...
Stephenson County Soil & Water Conservation District is presently taking orders for the Fall Fish Sale. Fish that can be ordered include channel catfish, largemouth bass, hybrid bluegill, redear sunfish, bluegill, fat head minnows, and grass carp. The various species can be ordered for stocking new and existing ponds. All fish orders must be placed by, Friday, August 27, including grass carp orders. Delivery will be at the USDA/SWCD office parking lot at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15,...
Guests were overjoyed to be back at the Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation's Annual "Little Golf" event, held on June 15. It was a beautiful afternoon of mini golf that led into a night full of generous giving for a great cause. This year's a "Little Golf" and Grill was held at Swissland Miniature Golf in New Glarus, WI, with dinner following under the tent at Chalet Landhaus Inn. This year, the event raised over $60,000 due to countless heartfelt donations provided by community members and...
Citizens State Bank, with locations in Lena, Stockton and Freeport, awards $500 college scholarships to local graduating high school seniors who have displayed excellence in academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities. "Congratulations to our 2021 high school scholarship recipients. Each year we are amazed by the accomplishments achieved by our local students and their involvement within our communities," said Citizens State Bank President and CEO Amy Baker. "We wish...
Joel Holland, Chief Executive Officer of First Community Bank of Galena and The Apple River State Bank, announced the following promotions: Doug Laity has been promoted to Vice President – Mortgage Lending, helping customers with home purchases, refinancing, or home improvements. He joined the bank in 2013, is a graduate of Bradley University, and an active volunteer with the Galena Elks Lodge as a trustee. Doug and his wife, Jennie, have two daughters. Zeke Winders has been promoted to Vice P...
Murmurs about a major upheaval at Adkins Energy have been swirling for weeks, and multiple sources requested we look into the "termination" of Adkins' General Manager, Ray Baker. It is important to point out that in any situation like this, while we have multiple sources that offered plenty of insight, we will never be privy to all of the information involved, and often let things run their course first, before reporting on what happened afterwards. This is especially true in this case – w...
