Archive for: April, 2016

Eliza J. Haywood, 65

  BELVIDERE – Eliza J. Haywood, 65, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 22 surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 26, 1950 in Forkland, Ala., Eliza was the daughter of Herman and Essie (Rivers) Moton. Eliza married the love of her life, Clarence Haywood, on Dec. 30, […]

 
 

St. James School hosts fundraiser dinner at Belvidere Moose Lodge

St. James School hosts fundraiser dinner at Belvidere Moose Lodge

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ St. James Catholic School held a fundraiser dinner at the Belvidere Moose Lodge #295 on Tuesday, March 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “The fundraiser dinner is just to raise the general fund, it takes a lot to run a school,” Anthony Dini, […]

 
 

Re-enactors bring the past to the present at The Gathering at Macktown

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – The grounds at Macktown Living History and Education Center were studded with white tents, and teepees as visitors wended their way down the pathways and encampments during the Gathering at Macktown on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 24. Stephen Mack and his wife […]

 
 

Sewer line costs on the minds of affected property owners

By Margaret Downing Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – At the April 18 South Beloit City Council meeting, commissioners voted to approve a change order for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvements. A number of residents affected by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency consent decree from 2012, who need new lines run […]

 
 

SMTD receives five new buses to accommodate growing number of riders

STATELINE – Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD) took delivery of five new medium duty, handicapped accessible buses last Thursday morning, April 21. The buses are made possible under a State of Illinois 2014 Capital Vehicle Procurement grant for expansion of service. The buses will be temporarily stored at the Beloit […]

 
 

Roscoe trustees take steps to bring Casey’s to town

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – A public hearing was held prior to the regular Roscoe Board of Trustees meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday evening, April 19. The hearing was conducted to allow interested persons to speak for or against vacation of an unapproved public alley […]

 
 

Board & Brush opening doors to imagination

Board & Brush opening doors to imagination

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – A new business is opening doors to imagination. Something fun and special can be found at 11361 Main St. in Roscoe is Board & Brush Creative Studio. Inside a warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere awaits visitors who welcome to bring snacks, desserts or beverages […]

 
 

Home runs propel Harlem to 17-4 softball win over Freeport

Home runs propel Harlem to 17-4 softball win over Freeport

By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – Four home runs and two big innings rallied Harlem from an early 4-1 deficit to a 17-4 road win over Freeport last week. The first four batters in the Lady Huskies’ lineup – three sophomores and a freshman – collected 12 base hits […]

 
 

Harlem Royalty

Harlem Royalty

Photo courtesy of Mark Maffioli Photography Harlem royalty Russell Oltmanns and Emma Platzbecker were named Harlem’s 2016 Prom King and Queen Saturday evening. See more photos inside.

 
 

Machesney Park board approves changes in liquor licenses

By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – Changes in liquor licenses at different locations around the community have been approved by the village board. Affected businesses are a golf course at the Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve Golf Course, a convenience store on Burden Road and two current gaming establishments. Votes […]

 
 
 
 
 
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