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Purple Heart Medal memorialized in new monument in Rockford

MARGARET DOWNING PHOTO The Journal
	This a shot of retired Air Force Major General John Borling’s Purple Heart medal. Borling was guest speaker at the event.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER A good sized turn out of area residents were on hand at the LZ site adjacent to the Rockford Museum Center and Midway Village on May 4 for dedication of a new Purple Heart Memorial. Major General John L. Borling, USAF Retired, a graduate of the […]

 
 

Vietnam vet recognized with home makover

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	Nick Parnello is pictured in the front on the left with many of his Vietnam War buddies.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER After years of showing support to fellow veterans of the Vietnam War, Nick Parnello was recently honored for his dedication to that cause. He was recommended to local contractor Randy Palmeri & Son of Rockford to be that company’s recipient of a free exterior home makeover…well […]

 
 

170 runners compete at Arny Johnson run/walk in Loves Park

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	Runners gathered at the starting line at the 39th Annual Arny Johnson run/walk 10 mile and 5K was on Sunday, April 21, Woodward - Rock Cut Campus (1 Woodward Way, Loves Park.

By B. W. Jacobsen The 39th Annual Arny Johnson run/walk 10 mile and 5K was held with 170 participants on Sunday, April 21, at 8 a.m. at Woodward – Rock Cut Campus (1 Woodward Way, Loves Park, Il 61111). This was a Rockford Road Runner sanctioned event. The race was at the […]

 
 

‘Civilian Lifesaving Award’ honors local woman

VILLAGE OF MACHESNEY PARK PHOTO The Journal
	Cassidy Davenport was honored for saving the life of a choking child with CPR she had recently learned.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the April 15 Village of Machesney Park village board meeting, an area life saver was honored, plus a number of items were approved: *Village, county, and emergency services officials were on hand to recognize a young lady, Cassidy Davenport “for her act of kindness which […]

 
 

Vets Roll honored with street naming

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	Mark Finnegan received an honorary sign marking the renaming of part of Henry Ave. in Beloit becoming Vets Roll Dr.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Vets Roll has hosted 2,470 WWII, Korean and Vietnam Era Veterans and Rosie the Riveters from 38 states and the District of Columbia in the past 14 years, on what has been called “The trip of a lifetime.” This year around 200 Veterans will have the […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire presents annual award

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 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 […]

 
 

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 […]

 
 

Some major projects coming in Loves Park

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the March 18 Loves Park bi-monthly city council meeting, aldermen were busy approving expenses through resolutions, which all passed: *A resolution was passed releasing Executive Session Minutes. *A resolution to authorize the Chief of Police to purchase five 2025 Ford Police Utility vehicles from Rock […]

 
 

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 […]

 
 

Machesney Park company celebrates 10th anniversary

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Crandall Stats and Sensors, 9918 N. Alpine Road, a family-owned hometown company in Machesney Park celebrated their business location in the village this past week. According the Mayor Steve Johnson, the company “originated through the old Barber Colman Company in Loves Park. It was later purchased […]

 
 
 
 
 
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