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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...
Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College, was awarded the 2021 Women of Achievement Award for Business at the 41st Virtual Leader Luncheon held through the YWCA of Northwestern Illinois in Rockford. Kuberski was among six individuals recognized for the award. Each is marked for making a positive impact in their community and aligning their work with the YWCA mission: eliminating racism and empowering women. Kuberski has worked to make sure students have access and are prepared...
Sue Campbell, RN, a Monroe Clinic Oncology nurse, received the DAISY Award. Sue been a nurse with Monroe Clinic for 22 years. Sue was nominated by a recently retired teammate, Patty Syse. Her nomination shared that "Sue saw the need for nurse navigator services and was instrumental in creating and fulfilling this role. She has a presence with patients, pulling them as ease as their treatment is planning. Words used by families to describe Sue are 'You made me feel heard', 'We felt special, as...
Adkins Energy LLC is proud to award three outstanding local students with $500 scholarships to help them further their education. Entries for this year were judged on academic achievement and an essay: What are the benefits of ethanol co-products such as DDGS, WDGS, and DCO to agriculture and ethanol plants like Adkins Energy? Alyssa Miller, daughter of Lyle and Codee Miller, explained the co-products produced at Adkins and their use in the livestock industry. She is a graduate of Eastland Junior-Senior High School and will begin her education...
Stephenson County is participating in National Travel & Tourism Week by highlighting safe events, activities and attractions for both our local and regional audiences from May 2-8. National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is the annual celebration of the travel industry's critical role in driving economic recovery efforts and building the path forward through the theme, "Power of Travel." Tourism was one of the hardest hit industries from the COVID-19 pandemic with a loss of 34 percent of travel-...
Apple River State Bank is pleased to announce a $200 Community Commitment Award for each of the 160 graduating seniors at Galena, River Ridge, Scales Mound, Warren, and Southwestern High Schools. These awards are in addition to the $1,000 college scholarships the bank will award to five area high school graduates. “The Class of 2021 has endured a challenging senior year dealing with COVID-19. We applaud them for their commitment to completing their high school education,” said Joel Holland, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer. “In recogni...
