Archive for: May, 2016

Drone used to help with planning of project in Pecatonica

Drone used to help with planning of project in Pecatonica

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – A technology that has become more apparent was employed recently, as steps were taken to begin a project to add a walking path to Creek Side Park in Pecatonica Village Engineer Jason Stoll reported to Trustees with the Pecatonica Village Board that he had […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. celebrated EMS Week – May 15-21

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. celebrated EMS Week – May 15-21

STATELINE – Harlem-Roscoe Fire Battalion Chief Jay Alms says, “Harlem-Roscoe Fire has celebrated EMS Week for years with a cookout and recognition of their EMS personnel. This year along with the cookout, the firefighter’s training for the night was a Helicopter Safety Class with React Helicopter landing on the back lot. […]

 
 

Girls vie at state Strong throwers lead Harlem to boys state track meet

  By Bob Balgemann Reporter STATELINE – Harlem and Hononegah will be sending a combined seven individuals to this weekend’s boys state track meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. The Indians also are advancing their 4-by-200-meter relay team. Meanwhile, the Lady Huskies and Lady Indians were represented by five […]

 
 

Victories begin week of Harlem winning two championships

  By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The week of May 16 began as most did through the course of the 2016 baseball and softball seasons at Harlem. Both teams won, though the Lady Huskies were tested by a scrappy Hononegah team. Playing at home, it appeared that Harlem […]

 
 

Harlem baseball defeats Boylan for 17th conference victory, 5-2

Harlem baseball defeats Boylan for 17th conference victory, 5-2

By Bob Balgemann Reporter ROCKFORD – With one game left, Harlem’s varsity baseball team had gone through the regular season with a 23-7 record, finishing at 17-1 while winning the NIC-10 championship. Head coach Doug Livingston’s last league game was May 20, at Boylan. His Huskies defeated the Titans, 5-2, […]

 
 

Monies approved for work on Loves Park’s Well No. 4

  By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – At the May 16 Loves Park City Council meeting, aldermen approved three resolutions in reference to Well No. 4 work. First, a resolution authorizing “an Administrative Order with the Rock River Water Reclamation District (RRWRD)” was passed in reference to the city […]

 
 

Emotional sendoff for Harlem baseball coach Livingston

Emotional sendoff for Harlem baseball coach Livingston

By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – There have been three emotional gatherings in the last five seasons on the baseball field at Harlem High School. All three of them involved Doug Livingston. The third one occurred May 17, on the occasion of his retirement after 24 years in coaching. […]

 
 

South Beloit graduates reflect on past, future

South Beloit graduates reflect on past, future

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – Photos of little ones formed into pictures of modern day graduates. Fifty-eight students wearing red and white caps and gowns proceeded into the auditorium of South Beloit High School on Saturday, May 14 in honor of South Beloit High School’s commencement. The […]

 
 

Hononegah Indians close baseball season on win streak

  By Chris Johnson Reporter ROCKTON – The win streak for the Hononegah Indians continued into the close of the 2016 spring sports season. Following victories over Belvidere, Rockford East and Belvidere North High Schools, the Indians pushed their season mark to 25-8 and 15-3 in the NIC-10. Based on […]

 
 

Educational fun highlighted at Birdfest

Educational fun highlighted at Birdfest

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Hundreds of visitors hailing from as far away as Milwaukee, Chicago, Dubuque plus local people went on a two day educational adventure at Sand Bluff Bird Observatory in Colored Sands Forest Preserve. Behind all of the excitement was a chance to learn about […]

 
 
 
 
 
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