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   The following Habitat for Humanity of Boone County volunteers were recognized at last fall’s Habitat for Humanity Illinois State Conference: (left to right) Walter Stephens-awarded the Marketing and Public Relations Volunteer Award, Joe Labadie-awarded for Construction Volunteer and Beth Carson who received the Lifetime Achievement award.
  • Winnovation returns from Iowa Regional, looking towards next competition
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	Rhines presented the Barlow family with a stunning plaque marking the occasion, complete with a photo of Tony back when he was on his basketball team.
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	The Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter Choice Award went to Firefighter Lucas Burbach during the annual awards banquet last week.
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   Artist and Belvidere native Brett Whitacre has created a mural, shown here, and artwork to brighten up the Children’s Department at the Ida Public Library.
  • 7th Annual Mr. PHS Pageant raises $11,000
  • Rockford Park District celebrates outing employees
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   The following Habitat for Humanity of Boone County volunteers were recognized at last fall’s Habitat for Humanity Illinois State Conference: (left to right) Walter Stephens-awarded the Marketing and Public Relations Volunteer Award, Joe Labadie-awarded for Construction Volunteer and Beth Carson who received the Lifetime Achievement award.

    Three award recipients honored from Habitat for Humanity of Boone County

    By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Habitat for Humanity of Boone County was proud to announce that three of five awards given at the Habitat for Humanity of Illinois State Conference are from its own affiliate. Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Executive Director Len Lindeman narrated that Walter Stephens, Joe […]

  • Winnovation returns from Iowa Regional, looking towards next competition

    Winnovation returns from Iowa Regional, looking towards next competition

    By Riley Story WINNOVATION STUDENT MANAGER OF ENGINEERING     Starting on March 21, Day 0 of the Iowa Regional began at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in Cedar Falls. The Early Crew of Winnebago’s Winnovation robotics team began making especially needed changes to their robot, attaching last minute components. […]

  • MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Rhines presented the Barlow family with a stunning plaque marking the occasion, complete with a photo of Tony back when he was on his basketball team.

    Willowbrook Middle School students, staff emerge equal winners in reamed Tony Barlow Charity Games

    BY MARIANNE MUELLER REPORTER Staff and students at Willowbrook Middle School (WMS) sported blue shirts, gear, or even crazy socks, on March 21, showing the fully loving spirit of WMS, “Bleeding Blue” with pride. That evening the George Palmer gymnasium was packed wall to wall with students, alumni, community and […]

  • SHERYL DROST PHOTO THE Journal
	The Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter Choice Award went to Firefighter Lucas Burbach during the annual awards banquet last week.

    Harlem-Roscoe Fire presents annual award

    Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustees Bart Munger, John Donahue, and Al Bach hosted the department’s annual Trustee’s Appreciation Awards Dinner last night, March 30th, 2024 at Mary’s Market in Roscoe. After a delicious buffet meal put out by Mary’s Market, the awards and recognitions were presented for year of 2023. HRFD Fire […]

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   Artist and Belvidere native Brett Whitacre has created a mural, shown here, and artwork to brighten up the Children’s Department at the Ida Public Library.

    Local artist finishes murals at Ida Public Library

    By Mindy Long EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY Ida Public Library is proud to announce that our new mural and artwork for the children’s department are complete. The new mural is an enchanted mountain scene placed above the children’s computers. It is very colorful and takes the place of the […]

  • 7th Annual Mr. PHS Pageant raises $11,000

    7th Annual Mr. PHS Pageant raises $11,000

        On March 15, 12 young men took the stage at Pecatonica High School to compete for the title of Mr. PHS.     For two years in a row, the Mr. PHS pageant, under the leadership of Key Club members Becca Brown and Payton Kasper, proved to be highly successful […]

  • Rockford Park District celebrates outing employees

    Rockford Park District celebrates outing employees

    This month, Rockford Park District’s team convened for our routine all-staff quarterly meeting, hosted at the newly reopened Riverview Icehouse. We took a moment to honor the individuals and teams whose contributions have fueled our impact in the community. 2023 Employee of the Year: Penny Christians Penny embodies the spirit […]

 

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