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New growth encouraged after prairie burn at Willowbrook Middle School

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	South Beloit Fire Department was assisted with the prescribed burn by Boone County Fire Protection District #2 on April 10 at Birds Grove Prairie at Willowbrook Middle School.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Sunny skies and warm temperatures set the perfect scene as families set up camp on the grounds of Willowbrook Middle school the evening of April 10. The South Beloit fire department rolled in to perform a prescribed controlled burn “Birds Grove Prairie” on the hillside, just […]

 
 

HOPE Foundation ‘A Touch of Derby Days’ created stylish fun in support of furthering education at Hononegah High School

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	Hononegah Community High School Art teacher Arra VanGalder had fun with fellow art teachers Jenny Decker and Graphic Design and business teacher Cari Vanderheyden at the "Touch of Derby Days."

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Supporters of Hononegah Community High School’s HOPE Foundation were off to the races the evening of Saturday, April 6, where “A Touch of Derby Days” came to life at the Rockton American Center. An evening of pure fun included dinner, raffles, a silent auction, music by […]

 
 

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

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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.

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 […]

 
 

Cast, crew of Hononegah’s Addams Family mastered quirky fun with dramatic moments

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER A hand arose from the pit prompting audiences to snap their fingers, in sync with the theme song of “The Addams Family, School Edition. ” Directed by Mrs. Carolyn Frieden, a multi-talented 29-member cast were joined by a spectacular set crew, on March 15, 16 and […]

 
 

Shirland’s cast, crew set sail on a course of adventure in Disney’s Moana Jr.

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	The full cast of Moana Jr., who received a well-deserved round of rollicking applause at the end of their two performances.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Based on the 2016 Disney film, a cast of 48 students in third through eighth grade worked under the Direction of Ms. Dawn Heavilin to bring the story of Moana Jr. to the Shirland School stage, joined by a full crew who set sail on a […]

 
 

Multiple victims in afternoon attack; Suspect in custody

Multiple victims in afternoon attack; Suspect in custody

  The following is a news release from the Rockford Police Department: On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., Rockford Police officers responded to multiple addresses in the area of Holmes Street, Winnetka Drive and Cleveland Avenue. We are currently working through the details of the investigation and […]

 
 

Roscoe Middle School cast, crew reminded audiences of different ways to find to happiness in ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’

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	Charlie Brown and his friends looked into all aspects of the baseball game.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Roscoe Middle School’s cast and crew told the heartwarming and thought provoking story of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” the weekend of March 8-10. Dialogue flew off the pages in two acts, based on the Peanuts comic strip which is familiar to many, and was  […]

 
 

Shirland School Music Department to present Disney Moana, Jr.

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	The cast of Disney’s Moana Jr. gathered for a group photo. The show will take the stage on March 14-15.

Disney’s Moana Jr. is playing at Shirland School on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. This musical adventure, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2016 Disney film Moana. The Shirland School Music Department cast includes approximately 50 third through eighth grade students directed […]

 
 

Hononegah students reflect on Fast Track experience

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	Carina and Nikolas Hafele were joined by their teacher and case manager, Mr, Fasula after presenting their experience with the Fast Track program, which is run through RAMP.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER With the support of their teacher and Case Manager, Mr. Mike Fasula, Hononegah Community High School seniors Carina Hafele and her brother Nikolas have gained valuable insight by participating in the Fast Track program, which is run through RAMP. The program has proven to be very […]

 
 

 Galentine’s Day party celebrated sisterhood, friendship

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	A group of friends came together to celebrate at a Galentine's Day party in Rockton on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Galentine’s Day is an annual celebration of sisterhood, friendship and ladies celebrating ladies. In Rockton ladies came together on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13 to for three hours of original Galentine’s Day fun as all were warmly welcomed into downtown businesses. New friendships also developed during the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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