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St. John’s Lutheran – Pearl City St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City, will celebrate the Third Sunday in Lent on March 12. A Worship Service with Holy Communion will begin at 9:00 A.M. with Pastor Michelle Knight presiding. The service will be available on Livestream on the St. John’s Pearl City Facebook Page. Sunday School will be held during church. A Community Family Fun Night will be held March 18 beginning with a potluck at 6:00 in Luther Hall. Games and activities for all ages will be held until 8:00. Please bring a dish to pass an...
The storm came in Wednesday night, and throughout the region we were warned about going out into the freezing rain and ice that were predicted. In spite of the warnings, the sirens in towns all over the area blew almost hourly as someone, somewhere, was in trouble and needed help from the volunteer fire departments and EMTs who answered the calls. And while many of us went to bed in a warm house, we awoke in the morning to a home without any form of power - and no heat - amid an icy covered...
Hebert Resentenced On February 17, 2023, John Hebert of Hanover, Illinois, was resentenced on a charge of Aggravated Battery – Peace Officer, which is a Class 2 felony. The charge stemmed from an incident on January 23, 2021, when a deputy sheriff, while attempting to remove Hebert from an establishment after complaints, was spit on by Hebert. Hebert was originally sentenced to 18 months probation and 180 days jail. After it was proven that Hebert had violated terms of his probation, he was resentenced by Judge Kevin Ward to 5 years in the I...
The League of Women Voters of Freeport will be hosting a Candidates’ Forum on March 16th at HCC Bld H #201 (Student Conference Center) at 6:30 pm. Invitations have been sent to all candidates running in the April 4th Consolidated Election: Aldermen in Wards 1,3,5, & 7; Freeport Park District; HCC Board of Trustees; and Freeport School District #145 Board Members. It is being co-sponsored by the local NAACP Branch #30399, the HCC Leadership Institute, and the HCC Student Senate. Our moderator will again be James Winker, social studies teacher f...
Although every county office but one was closed due to the heavy snow Thursday, the monthly Board meeting was still held with only two members unable to attend. And while several secondary issues were addressed, the primary issue of the night once again centered around the Stephenson County Nursing Home. Specifically, the numbers. While every other department had their bills to be paid included as part of the consent agenda, the Nursing home had $453,372.63 as a separate item to be approved....
The 41st Annual Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson County Regional Spelling Bee, was held Tuesday, February 14th, at Highland Community College. Twenty-six students in grades four through eight competed in the Spelling Bee that is coordinated by the Regional Office of Education #8. The contestants were the first and second place winners from their local school district spelling bee contests. The 2023 Regional Spelling Bee Champion was Mason Coulthard, a 6th grade student from Lena-Winslow...
State Representative Tony McCombie announced that her office will make a free 'Constituent Education Resource Card' available to residents wishing to visit select museums and zoos in the Chicagoland area. If you and your family are interested in visiting some of Chicago's world-class museums, Rep. McCombie's office has a museum pass to use for free admission for select Chicagoland locations. Any resident of the 89th District can reserve our Constituent Education Resource Card on a first come fir...
In Illinois, agriculture is a critical component of the state’s economy, with the industry providing over one million jobs for Illinois families. As bills begin moving through the 2023 legislative process in Springfield, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will have a key voice on committees that will consider legislation that would impact this vital sector of the state’s economy. “It is a privilege to be assigned to the Senate Agriculture and Environment & Conservation Committees,” said Chesney. “The 45th Senate District is home to an ab...
Not too much took place Thursday at the Preliminary Hearing of the Stephanie Broshous trial as everyone was on hand, but she and her attorney waived their right to a Preliminary Hearing. So, what does that mean? The State must prove Probable Cause at a Preliminary Hearing in order to move on to a trial. If they fail to do so, the case is dismissed right there. By waiving their right to a Preliminary Hearing, Broshous is not admitting guilt in any way, but is acknowledging that the State would...
For the third season in a row, the Freeport Pretzels claimed the Regional crown at last Saturday's IHSA Speech Regional they were hosting. And while it was a tightly contested battle with Byron the Pretzels had to endure, they were still able to squeak out the win. Unlike a typical speech meet, where you got team points for every competitor in each and every round, at the Regional – a student only earned points for their team based on what they did in the final round – and each school is only al...
The Pre-Trial hearing was scheduled for January 26th at 9:00 am, but when the case was called, State’s Attorney, Carl Larson, said that he had received a call from the defense attorney, Craig Brown, saying that he had a conflict and could not make it. So, he requested a continuance of one week to February 2nd at 9:00 am. Larson had no objection to the request, so it was granted. However, Larson noted that Stephanie Broshous was not in attendance at the hearing. “I don’t know, she may have been...
You can save a life at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on February 9 from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Scales Mound School Ag Building, located in the parking lot behind the school. For the best service, please make an appointment at 800-733-2767 or at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive. As a bonus for your time, donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and a chance to be entered for a Florida vacation for two. Once again, the American Red Cross is sponsoring a scholarship to the Scales Mound FFA senior students. As this is...
Fatal Crash Investigation On January 26, 2023, at approximately 7:17 am, Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to the area of Illinois Route 26 North and Old Route 26 in rural Orangeville for a report of a damaged vehicle off the roadway. Upon arrival, Thomas Zulke, 27 of Freeport, was found deceased near a severely damaged vehicle. No other vehicle or persons were involved. The results of the preliminary investigation indicate that a vehicle driven by the decedent was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 26 south of Old R...
Last Thursday's meeting of the Stephenson County Board took on some major issues head on, but the underlying message anybody who has followed the board over the years walked away with was ... this board is far more professional than many we've seen in the past. The biggest issue centered around Walnut Acres, the Stephenson County Nursing Home. Chairman, Scott Helms, brought up the elephant in the room – the resolution passed last year in which it had been agreed that if the Nursing Home could no...
A recent donor provides living proof that you can continue to make a difference, no matter your age. A 97-year-old Freeport resident gifted VOICES of Stephenson County with one of the largest individual donations in its 40-year history. The $100,000 gift enables the organization to create a domestic violence prevention program, primarily aimed at youth to affect generational change. “I am just doing what I think is right. This programming has the potential to impact many lives for the better, and those lives are worth it. I think my late h...
The United Way of Northwest Illinois (UWNIL) is pleased to announce the opening of the Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for the 2023.2024 Community Impact Grants. The RFPs are for Education, Financial Stability, Health, and Basic Needs in Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties. Funding will be for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. In 2022, United Way funded over $230,000 towards local Community Impact Initiatives. Community Impact RFPs will be available online at www.uwni.org. RFPs open for application on February 1st, 2023 and r...
The Annual Pearl City FFA Pork Chop Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The dinner will be held at the Pearl City School Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Pearl City FFA or at the door. The dinner will include a pork chop sandwich, chips, cookie, and drink for $8. Carry-outs are available. The Pearl City FFA & FFA Alumni host this dinner along with a silent auction to raise funds to benefit the Pearl City FFA. The funds will be used to help students attend leadership training, camps, and state...
Fatal Crash On 01/09/2023 at approximately 11:02 P.M., the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a three vehicle crash with multiple injuries on U.S. Rt 20 W approximately 1/10th of a mile west of William Drive, Galena IL. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that an eastbound 2011 Chevy Cobalt driven by Mallory E Nausner, 18 of Freeport IL, had been operating in the westbound lane attempting to pass a 2005 Peterbilt semi-tractor trailer combination also traveling eastbound on U.S. Rt 20. The semi was being operated by Neil W B...
The 100 Men Who Care for Stephenson County recently presented a donation in the amount of $3,500 to the Freeport Area Church Cooperative (FACC), the local homeless shelter in Freeport. This was the third donation of the recently formed group. FACC intends to use the funds to help them more efficiently use their space and serve clients who are relocating to more permanent housing. The next meeting of 100 Men Who Care is Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm at The Rafters Restaurant on Rte. 20 in Lena,...
We’ve received a ton of phone calls and texts looking for an update on what was taking place in regard to the trial of Stephanie Broshous 47 of Stockton after we said we were going to the first court date set back on December 21st. The was only a plea hearing in Judge Hauser’s Courtroom where the actual trial was scheduled. Broshous was there, with her attorney, and entered a plea of Not Guilty to the charges of Forgery (2 counts) Class 4 Felonies, and Theft of $10K-$100K/School/Church or Gov...
Believe it or not, some studies have shown that there are many people who fear having to speak in public more than being eaten alive by a shark, bear or other large carnivore. So, the saying that speech kids hold onto is a simple one: "What some people fear more than death, we do for fun!" Covid riddled a lot of High school extra curricular events, but it nearly killed competitive speaking. But now that the days of being forced to wear a mask while trying to deliver a dramatic interpretation...
The Scales Mound Churches United (Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Scales Mound United Methodist, & Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran) hosted a Chili and Soup Cookoff on November 12th to benefit all Jo Daviess County food pantries. The community generously supported this event through cash, product and baked goods donations. Representatives from the churches gave each of the seven food pantries a check for $300 and divided approximately $750 worth of product among them on December 10th. The Scales Mound Churches United extend a big thanks to their...
Pedestrian Fatality On 12/30/22, at approximately 2:49 pm, Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to a car vs pedestrian traffic crash in the area of Business 20 West and W. Lily Creek Road in rural Freeport. Upon arrival, a 22 year old male resident of rural Freeport was found deceased at the scene. During an ensuing investigation, it was determined that the decedent was a pedestrian who been struck by a westbound vehicle. The involved vehicle was found stopped along the roadway on Business 20 West near Harlem Center Road a...
The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces the December winners in the Daily Drawing. The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 to those donating for a ticket. Over $21,000 is paid out to ticket holders during the drawing year. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket remains in the drawing each day for the entire year, no matter how often it may be drawn. Sponsoring organizations from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson C...
St. John’s Lutheran – Pearl City You're welcome to join us in person at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pearl City every Sunday, at 9 am for Worship, Sunday School and Communion. Worship is led by Pastor Shellie Knight. Join the fun for our monthly dominoes, and card games, Men’s breakfast and Women’s gatherings. Please consider joining us. All are welcome. The community Grace Meal will be on January, 15. The meal is spaghetti, green beans, bread and fruit. Reservations for pick up are due to the church office by Thursday, January 12. St. Joh...
