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Readers may not be familiar with William H. Hills, but they should be. And last week efforts were made to honor the longtime Lena resident and World War II veteran who is currently residing at Oakley Courts in Freeport on his 97th birthday. Bill joined the Army back in 1942, and was originally a member of the Veterinary Corps working with dogs and mules, but was then transitioned to being a driver for the Colonel leading the setup of advanced Headquarter posts as the front advanced through the P...
On January 19, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) gave approval for adults age 65 and older to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as January 25. Due to the large number of eligible patients, scheduling will be done in phases. Monroe Clinic will begin vaccinating patients ages 75 and older as they are at a higher risk for serious complications and hospitalization due to COVID-19. As we proceed, we will add scheduling for our patients ages 65 and older, being mindful of...
Anybody trying to log on to the Village of Lena website recently would be seeing the same message ... "New Website Under Construction – Website development by the Stevens Company." A few cursory phone calls would also tell you that current Village Trustee – Cathy Stevens – is the primary contact overseeing the new site construction. With Cathy Stevens also being my wife ... the leap of logic that Village Voices, or somehow I personally, was involved in the new site construction would seem to ma...
Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it. Just like exercise and nutrition are a part of good health, mental health plays an important role in our daily living. Studies show that 1 in 4 American adults is diagnosed with a mental disorder in his or her lifetime. This statistic is similar for teens with 1 in 5 children ages 13-18 have, or will have a serious mental illness. 20 % of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition 11% of youth have a mood...
The Freeport Community Foundation will host a Grant Writers Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, via Zoom. The Grant Writers Workshop coincides with the opening day of the Foundation’s Spring 2021 Matt Marvin Community Needs Grants cycle, which will remain open for applications through 12 p.m. Noon, Tuesday, March 2. Participants in the Grants Writers Workshop will receive an overview of the Freeport Community Foundation grants programs, grant writing tips, grant application and reports. The meeting is open to any 501(c)3 organization i...
While the region's basketball teams have been put on hold – awaiting word on whether or not they will even get to have a season – the Speech teams in the area have adjusted to a brand new form of competition – taking their battles online. Virtual tournaments have become the norm in competitive Speech as a contestant will record their presentation, then upload it onto the Speechwire website at the tournament their school entered. On Thursday and Friday, judges log in, and "score" the video...
One Vehicle Accident On 1/9/21 at approximately 10:55 am, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a one vehicle rollover traffic crash with injury. The crash was located on East Baylor Road approximately 2/10 of a mile east of North Tiger Whip Road in rural Stockton. The crashed vehicle was a green 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had been driven by Monica S. Albrecht, 31 of Pearl City. As Albrecht was driving westbound on East Baylor Road, she lost control of her vehicle on the icy road conditions. A...
Schools in our region have been hit with a nearly impossible task – to educate kids now in both a virtual and one-to-one environment at the same time, all while following strict guidelines concerning cleanliness and social distancing in order to keep those students (and themselves) safe. At the same time, the Districts themselves have been placed into a tough position as State funding has taken a major hit, and while property taxes are the primary source of local funding for schools, all but a...
State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was sworn-in to his third term as 89th District State Representative during inauguration ceremonies in Springfield on Wednesday. While Representative Chesney was first sworn into office at the end of the 100th General Assembly, he says his first full term in the 101st General Assembly was both rewarding and challenging, and he expressed his gratitude to the citizens of the 89th District for the honor to serve. "Representing Northwest Illinois...
We know there are a ton of people who share in this sentiment, but 2020 will probably not be fondly remembered by many of us. Whether it was the pandemic, the ugly political scene nationally, or the hardships of cancellations and quarantine, everyone is anxious to turn the page and get closer to returning to normal. Be that as it may, our first issue of the year is always dedicated to looking back at what took place the previous year, so while we are certain you already know what the number one...
State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) says he is standing shoulder to shoulder with local law enforcement officials who have expressed serious concerns about several provisions in a criminal justice reform proposal currently awaiting action by Illinois lawmakers. The 45th District Senator says he strongly opposes House Bill 163 because its provisions are a blatant attack on the law enforcement profession, and it leaves communities vulnerable to criminal acts and violence. “We should renew our commitment to the police officers who put their l...
St. John’s Lutheran – Pearl City On behalf of the 2020 Christmas Dinner Committee: A very heartfelt THANK YOU to the following friends and businesses who sponsored the 2020 Pearl City Community Christmas Day Dinner: State Bank of Pearl City, Fischer Excavating, Pearl City Hornets 4-H Club, Pearl City Elevator, Culver’s (Freeport), Cub Foods and Spahn & Rose Lumber Company. Special appreciation to all the individuals who also volunteered their time or donated to the Christmas Day Dinner. 261 meals were distributed on Christmas Day! St. John'...
At the Stephenson County Board meeting held via Zoom on December 16, an item on the agenda which had gotten a lot of area attention was the proposed annual increase in Fees to be imposed by the Board. The fees crossed the spectrum from Marriage licenses to other services, but the area of concern revolved around the service industry – specifically, the large increase scheduled to be imposed on restaurants and food service vendors. "I run a food service truck down in Dixon/Sterling, and the l...
You probably already knew that the idea of Santa Claus came from St. Nicholas, but the real saint wasn't a bearded man who wore a red suit. That all came much later. According to legend, the fourth-century Christian bishop gave away his abundant inheritance to help the needy and rescued women from servitude. His name was Sinter Klaas in Dutch, which later morphed into Santa Claus. The rest of the trappings followed. Before Coca-Cola got in on it, Santa used to look a lot less jolly - even...
Congratulations to the Northern Illinois Food Bank on being this quarter's 100 Women Who Care recipient. Last week they were awarded $11,900 that will be used to assist NIFB partners within Stephenson County. Northern Illinois Food Bank has engaged the community in creating access to nutritious groceries for neighbors in need since 1983. Through its network of 35 member food pantries and feeding program sites in Stephenson County, the Food Bank distributed 1.1 million meals this past year....
This is the last issue of the year for Village Voices. In order to give our staff a holiday with families, we take two weeks off. Our next issue will be in your mailbox on January 13th. We want to thank everyone for your patronage and support during this most difficult year, and wish the very best of holidays to you and all of yours.... Full story
Many people remember how back in October, the Stephenson County Nursing Center – DBA Walnut Acres – transported many of their residents to a Rockford facility in order to quarantine the wing of the facility in which Covid-19 had broken out. But now the fallout from that outbreak is beginning to take shape. On November 6, the Nursing Center received official notice from the Illinois Department of Public Health that a survey had been conducted into the matter, and showed that the facility "wa...
The statutorily required reorganization meeting of the Stephenson County Board was held on Monday December 7th, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Stephenson County Courthouse in Freeport. During this meeting, William Hadley [R – District E] was reelected to his fifth consecutive term as Chairman by a 20-1 vote. During the nomination process, Board Member Andy Schroeder [R – District G] said “The last two years this Board was faced with many challenges and Mr. Hadley proved that he has the skill, wisdom, and leadership ability to navigate any situation; ev...
The story of the Rutherford Refuge begins with a gift. A gift of about 24 acres of land in rural Warren from a loving husband to his dear wife. John and Barbara Rutherford found an ad in the local newspaper in 1989 for a small tract of land along Clear Creek on East Twin Bridges Road. John, being the good husband that he was, promptly bought the land as a gift for Barbara. "My parents saw something here," said Darcy Renkens, John and Barbara's daughter. "I think they realized what a gem this...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Freeport Community Foundation for a feasibility study into the next steps needed to build a Discovery Center at the Wapello Land and Water Reserve in Hanover, IL. A vision of the Friends of Wapello volunteer group since its founding in 2008, the Discovery Center will tell the story of the Native American peoples who trace their ancestry to this region through their own stories and oral...
State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is thanking and congratulating the longtime legislative aide to Northwest Illinois constituents, Sally Huggins, upon her retirement. Huggins served constituents under three State Representatives over the past 16 years. "Her dedication to assisting constituents is second to none," said Rep. Andrew Chesney. "Our region owes a debt of gratitude to Sally for all she has done to advocate on behalf of the needs of Northwest Illinois residents as they...
No matter what your political views are, this past election was intense, but has finally come to an end – although I know you wouldn't know it from all of the signs still set up along the roads all over the region. But following the results, whether you believe in the fraud argument or not, to say that there are some hard feelings would be an understatement. It would be impossible for me to count how many times I've listened to someone – from both sides of the aisle – ranting over our curre...
The LBPA and Lena Beautification Committee are encouraging everyone to make this Christmas bright and beautiful by decorating their homes for the holidays. A contest is being held with the following categories for prizes being given: Best Use of Theme, Judge's Choice, Best Youth Theme and People's Choice. Judging will take place on December 13th. To be included in the contest, or to recommend someone's home, you may message LBPA on Facebook, email [email protected] or pick up a form at Buss...
By Pat Mahon McConnell American Legion The McConnell American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1225 decided in September that we needed to do a project for active military men and women and decided that putting together gift boxes was the best idea. Posters were made and ads were put in local papers to let the public know what items were needed and when they were supposed to be dropped off at the McConnell American Legion Post. There was an outpouring of generosity throughout the area that was remarkable....
Single Vehicle Accident At about 4:28 am on 11/21/20, the Jo Daviess County 911 Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a single vehicle crash at the intersection of North Scout Camp Road and Stagecoach Trail in rural Apple River. Deputies investigating the crash discovered that Bruce A. Greene, 29 of Richland Center, WI, had been traveling north on North Scout Camp Road and failed to stop at the stop sign located at Stagecoach Trail. Greene’s vehicle traveled across Stagecoach Trail showing no indications of attempting to stop or slow d...
