Master Naturalist Class ready to assist partners June 13 marked the end of the twelve-week Master Naturalist training program in Ogle County. Fifteen Master Naturalist Interns now join the ranks of University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. University of Illinois Extension would like to congratulate our current graduates and thank […]
The Byron Museum of History would like to thank Hess Taxidermy Studio for the loan of mounted fish and replicas that have been on display in the museum this May and June. The exhibit will be removed on June 30 to make room for the ByronFest Quilt Show on July […]
Citizens can now submit anonymous tips through the Greater South Beloit Area Crimestoppers by visiting the website www.p3tips.com. This new and exciting service is also available to download on your Android phone or iPhone.
By Jean Seegers REPORTER The early morning Triathlon at NorthPointe Health and Wellness began at 8 a.m., with the 350-yard swimming event. Competitors swam in 20-minute intervals per swimmer. Next up wasa 17-mile bike race bike race and finally a three-mile run. Over 100 male and female athletes competed.The over-all […]
Talcott Free Library and Rockton Township Historical Society will host a special program “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement“. It will be at Talcott on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Author Suzi Parron will present the program. It will feature photographs of barn quilts, some of […]
WHEN: July 23, 2016 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm WHERE: Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080 COST: $40 or $15 PHONE: 815-636-9066 Email: [email protected] Event website Community Events This is a very popular trip! Sign up now! This six mile guided paddle, which traces the route […]
All World Machinery Supply, Inc., 6164 All World Way, Roscoe, will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, By hosting a blood drive All World Machinery Supply is helping save lives in our community. For more information or to schedule a time-saving […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER A standing room only crowd filled the Rockton Municipal Center on Thursday evening, June 16 where the Zoning Board of Appeals heard from residents, some holding, “No Asphalt Plant” signs. Robert Shlichting is requesting to annex 45 acres to the village of Rockton to be […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER About 40 businesses in the Machesney Park area have sponsored the 57 teams in this summer’s baseball and softball program at Harlem Community Center (HCC). Some, such as NACD, Tim Fetters Roofing, Dickerson Nieman, Ray’s Alignments, Nickel/World and Speedway Auto Mall are sponsoring more than […]