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North Boone volleyball opens season with sweep over Freeport
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings got off to a much-needed 1-0 start to their 2024 volleyball...
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Farm Stroll Oct. 6
On Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., University of Illinois Extension will host the Boone County Farm Stroll, a self-guided driving tour of highly-diversified family farms, all open to the public on one big day! There will be farm tours, demonstrations, and of course fresh local […]
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Harlem dominates Auburn over two days
Jahmani Muhammad and Jackson Cook starred at night and in the sunshine in a strange win over Auburn. Muhammad had five touchdown runs and Cook had three interceptions, including one he returned for a score in a 40-6 win that took two days to complete. Harlem was up 20-6 in […]
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Historical political pins, women’s suffrage movement on display at Byron Museum
Since the first presidential election in 1789, politicians have looked for creative ways for supporters to publicly endorse candidates. The campaign pin goes back to 1824, when Andrew Jackson first used them as a means for voters to show support. Steve Jones of Byron is making a temporary […]
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Trinity Lutheran Church of Durand celebrates 180th anniversary
Trinity Lutheran Church, in Durand, will be celebrating their 180th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15 with a special worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a catered dinner. To celebrate the dinner with them, please call 815-248-2311 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat no later than Sunday, […]
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Hononegah High School’s 30th Purple and Gold Festival created festive aura to start school year
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Cheers and loud applause created a festive aura at Hononegah Community High School on Friday evening, Aug. 23 at the 30th annual Purple and Gold Festival. Earlier in the evening volleyball games were played inside the field house. Outdoor action started with soccer and girls flag […]
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Whispering Willow Pet Funeral and Cremation Services awarded $15,000 grant
As a locally-owned and headquartered community bank, Stillman Bank values every opportunity to give back to their communities. In partnership with FHLBank Chicago and its Community First Program, they are honored to award Whispering Willow Pet Funeral and Cremation Services an Accelerate Grant for Small Businesses, totaling $15,000. […]
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Meridian CUSD 223 Board of Education receives recognition
Meridian Community Unit School District 223 is proud to announce that their Board of Education has been honored with the 2024 School Board Governance Recognition by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). This prestigious recognition is awarded to school boards that have demonstrated exemplary governance practices and a […]
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Farm Stroll Oct. 6
On Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., University of Illinois Extension will host the Boone County Farm Stroll, a self-guided driving tour of highly-diversified...
Main Street and the railroad
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST A main street is exactly what it sounds like—the main...
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Harlem dominates Auburn over two days
Jahmani Muhammad and Jackson Cook starred at night and in the sunshine in a strange win over Auburn. Muhammad had five touchdown runs and Cook had three interceptions,...
Whispering Willow Pet Funeral and Cremation Services awarded $15,000 grant
As a locally-owned and headquartered community bank, Stillman Bank values every opportunity to give back to their...
A number of resolutions approved by Loves Park
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park City Council members were busy at the Aug. 19 council meeting Young At...
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9/11/24 Shopper’s Guide
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Historical political pins, women’s suffrage movement on display at Byron Museum
Since the first presidential election in 1789, politicians have looked for creative ways for supporters to publicly endorse candidates. The campaign pin...
Meridian CUSD 223 Board of Education receives recognition
Meridian Community Unit School District 223 is proud to announce that their Board of Education has been honored...
Master Showmanship Contest held at Ogle County 4-H Fair
By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION The Ogle...
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9/12/24 The Shopper
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