Archive for: August, 2016

Colorful competition found at Stateline Chamber Retro run

Colorful competition found at Stateline Chamber Retro run

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter Flashbacks of the ’70s through the ’90s era created an aura in Settlers Park on Saturday evening, Aug.13. Nearly 150 participants prepared to take on the challenge of a 3 mile run. “Each of you has dressed in their own interpretation of what they feel […]

 
 

School Zone patrols net burglary warrant arrest


School Zone patrols net burglary warrant arrest


As Loves Park officers continue increased patrols in the school zones, an officer made a stop on Wednesday morning that netted a burglary warrant arrest. The driver of the vehicle, Samantha A. Embrey, 25, of Loves Park was arrested for driving while license suspended and issued a warning for using […]

 
 

Harlem to entertain Guilford in football opener Friday night

Harlem to entertain Guilford in football opener Friday night

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER They’ll be at it again, for the second year in a row. Harlem versus Guilford in the NIC-10 football opener for both teams. Kickoff will be at 7:15 p.m. at the Huskies’ home field. As is the case with openers, this one will have its share […]

 
 

Election season is approaching: Register now

  The Village of Machesney Park Clerk’s Office would like to equip our residents with pertinent information both for voting in the November Election and for the April Consolidated Election. November Election:  If you are not registered to vote in the Nov. 8, 2016, Presidential Election, the last regular day […]

 
 

Loves Park’s water department building being spruced up

  By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Aug. 15 Loves Park City Council meeting, in an ongoing endeavor to update the city’s water department building at 5440 Walker Ave., aldermen approved the department going out for negotiated bids for interior painting. The structure was built in the 1980s and has […]

 
 

Machesney Park gets rolling on 2017 road improvements

  By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Summer isn’t over yet and already the village is getting a head start on two major road projects, totaling an estimated $1.380 million, for next year. Here they are: Rebuild the East Service Drive of Illinois 251 to a curb and gutter standard between Harlem […]

 
 

Fire department captain says goodbye after 30 years

Fire department captain says goodbye after 30 years

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR The Belvidere Fire Department usually is alight with the commotion of training, fires, ambulance calls, and more. For one blissful hour on Friday, Aug. 19, all of the commotion settled to focus on one individual and his dedication to the Belvidere fire service for the past […]

 
 

Dennis E. Ross, 65

Dennis E. Ross, 65

Dennis E. Ross, 65, of Janesville, Wis., passed away on Aug. 9 at his home.  He was born on May 18, 1951. Dennis is survived by his love: Judy Milburn; son: Casey (Connie) Ross; sisters: Roxanne (Dave) Von Haden, Sheila (Bill) Lyga; brothers: Lynn and Jeff Ross; grandsons: Austin and […]

 
 

Karaoke contest is big hit at Boone County Fair

Karaoke contest is big hit at Boone County Fair

                                                         By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Karaoke has become continuously more popular since it was developed in the 1960s. Singers are able to read song lyrics on a video screen as the music plays. This enables them to perform in public without the fear of forgetting the words. RPM’s Complete DJ […]

 
 

Quaint, little church rests at Boone County Fair

Quaint, little church rests at Boone County Fair

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Flora Community Church had a miniature replica church at the 2016 Boone County Fair. “It’s dedicated to Fairdale,” Sharon Rogers said of the tiny church. They dedicated the church as a safe haven after Fairdale was hit by a tornado in April 2015. Mike Lee built […]

 
 
 
 
 
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