Archive for: December, 2015

YMCA seeks to start up in Winnebago

YMCA seeks to start up in Winnebago

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – On Wednesday, Dec 9, a dinner was held in Winnebago by the YMCA of the Rock River Valley to inform residents of the impending move to open a new YMCA in Winnebago and to seek volunteers to help this happen. The YMCA has been […]

 
 

Taxpayers within District 321 asked for help

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – By State Statute, the Pecatonica School Board of Education, following their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 23, post their annual fiscal year tax levy, with a request for funds for future operation. The legal step assures the 14-day “public prior notice” has been achieved. […]

 
 

You won’t find these ladies shopping on Black Friday

You won’t find these ladies shopping on Black Friday

By Doug Schroder Editor PECATONICA – For about the past 35 years DeAnn Anderson and her daughter, Raylanna, have baked bunches of cookies on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. They do so because neither one likes to shop, so therefore they bake the goodies in the comfort of their […]

 
 

The Christmas season begins with the annual holiday parade, party in Roscoe

The Christmas season begins with the annual holiday parade, party in Roscoe

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Roscoe’s annual Christmas parade and party at Village Hall got underway Saturday evening, Nov. 28. The colorful parade down Main Street featured several floats, scout troops and, of course, Santa and his reindeer. Santa rode in his sleigh, pulled by Harlem-Roscoe Firemen dressed as […]

 
 

Entrepreneurial Incubator Program at HHS going strong

Entrepreneurial Incubator Program at HHS going strong

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – There is a quote on the wall in Jason Brunke’s classroom at Hononegah High School that reads “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It.” The quote is attributed to Peter Drucker, American management consultant, educator and author. Students in the […]

 
 

Harlem 8th grade basketball wins holiday tournament

Harlem 8th grade basketball wins holiday tournament

ROCKFORD – After a disappointing cancellation in Sterling, Harlem Middle School (HMS) Orange played in their first tournament of the season at Auburn High School on Nov. 27. Harlem started the day off against Marshall Middle School. After starting off hot, HMS went into the half down 16-22. Starting the […]

 
 

Sand Park remediation agreement reached

ROCKFORD – The Rockford Park District (RPD), State of Illinois, City of Loves Park, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), and Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI), Inc. have reached an agreement regarding remediation of the former Sand Park landfill. In 1990, the Rockford Park District was notified of the site issues, and now […]

 
 

North’s Ashley Platt tops in NIC-10 as bowling season opens

North’s Ashley Platt tops in NIC-10 as bowling season opens

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Ashley Platt of Belvidere North bowled the top single game and series in the NIC-10 Dec. 1, as the 2015-2016 season opened with the Lady Blue Thunder and Belvidere Lady Bucs savoring victories. The Belvidere and Belvidere North boys’ teams were equally as […]

 
 

Belvidere Park hosts Ho Ho Ho Hustle 5K run

Belvidere Park hosts Ho Ho Ho Hustle 5K run

BELVIDERE – Come join in the winter fun with a 5K run through Belvidere Park. All participants receive a Santa t-shirt and a hat. The run will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. beginning at the Baltic Mill. The 5K run will end at noon. Onsite registration […]

 
 

Fewell ranks among top Illinois Housing Development Authority Loan Officers

Fewell ranks among top Illinois Housing Development Authority Loan Officers

BELVIDERE – Blackhawk Bank is pleased to announce that Jared Fewell, Mortgage Planner (NMLS# 476484) was the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s second ranking Loan Officer in the Northern Region for 2014. Fewell was presented with this award recently in honor of his work in 2014. This recognition is for extraordinary […]

 
 
 
 
 
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