Archive for: July, 2016

Natural Land Institute presents Wine and Brew at Nygren Wetland Preserve

Natural Land Institute presents Wine and Brew at Nygren Wetland Preserve

By Jean Seegers REPORTER A party on the prairie was held at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 West Rockton Road on Saturday, July 16.  Hundreds of guests gathered under a large open tent for an afternoon of music, a variety of wine and beer samplings, and gourmet honky-tonk picnic cuisine catered […]

 
 

Hanz Brew Fest honored love one, raised funds scholarship

Hanz Brew Fest honored love one, raised funds scholarship

  By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Perfect weather conditions paved the way to an event honoring the memory of Todd Hansmeier whose life was taken on June 30, 2014. Hansmeier graduated from Hononegah High School in 1985 and was a true advocate for educational opportunities throughout his life. Behind the Hanz […]

 
 

‘America’s First Sports Hero’ coming to Talcott Free Library

‘America’s First Sports Hero’ coming to Talcott Free Library

Boys emulated him. Adults admired him. Companies coveted his endorsements. One hundred years ago, Christy Mathewson had the name recognition we associate with contemporary athletes such as Michael Jordan. Today he is a footnote from a bygone era. Presenter Craig Pierce brings Christy Mathewson’s compelling life as “America’s First Sports […]

 
 

Behr Iron & Steel Inc. sentenced on OSHA violation causing death of employee

  A Rockford-based company was sentenced last week by U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston for willfully violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, resulting in the death of an employee at the company’s facility in South Beloit, Ill. Behr Iron & Steel Inc., a high volume ferrous and nonferrous […]

 
 

County board faces variety of issues at special meeting

County board faces variety of issues at special meeting

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Filling a vacancy, approving state testing for candidates applying to be county engineer and support for an advisory referendum on politics and money were among the issues faced by the Boone County Board during its special meeting June 29. In a voice vote with just one […]

 
 

Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition continues community outreach

Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition continues community outreach

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Monday, July 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition (BCDPC) met to discuss further outreach in the community. At the opening of the meeting, the coalition received positive news from Blaine United Methodist Church, who donated $450 to the […]

 
 

Fundraising benefit for Kara Arnett Ferguson

Fundraising benefit for Kara Arnett Ferguson

By Matt Helm REPORTER The family, friends and loved ones of Kara Arnett Ferguson gathered to support her in her fight against Hodgkin’s lymphoma at a fundraising benefit on Saturday, July 9 at 4 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. “It was so nice to see everyone, from childhood friends […]

 
 

Holcomb State Bank announces Perry W. Byers as Bank President

Holcomb State Bank announces Perry W. Byers as Bank President

Holcomb State Bank’s Board of Directors and CEO Richard J. Harms are pleased to announce the appointment of Perry W. Byers as President of Holcomb State Bank. Perry will be responsible for leading his team of bankers and providing exemplary service to bank customers, overseeing the bank’s operations and will […]

 
 

Meltdown Drags continues to grow with record crowds

Meltdown Drags continues to grow with record crowds

By Doug Schroder Editor The weather wasn’t nearly as hot as last year, but the track at Byron Dragway was definitely scorching a little hotter this year as more than 600 vintage drag cars from over 40 states converged upon the dragway for the 7th Meltdown Drags. The allure of […]

 
 

Meridian extends Superintendent’s Contract

Meridian extends Superintendent’s Contract

Meridian CUSD 223 and Superintendent, Dr. PJ Caposey have reached an agreement to extend the Superintendent’s employment in the district. At the June Board of Education meeting the MCUSD Board unanimously approved a contract extension for Caposey keeping him in the district until (at least) June of 2021. Meridian’s Board […]

 
 
 
 
 
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