Archive for: September, 2016

Boone legislator on select school funding commission

Boone legislator on select school funding commission

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER State Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Sycamore, has been named to a bipartisan legislative commission, which is studying possible changes to the school funding formula. For the two Boone County school districts, that could mean more money with which to educate local students. The commission, formed by Gov. […]

 
 

Belvidere girls’ golf co-op continues to win

Belvidere girls’ golf co-op continues to win

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR With a great start to the season, the Belvidere girls’ co-op golf team, featuring players from both Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School, continues to strengthen their season lead with another win. On Thursday, Aug. 25, the girls took on Hononegah at a home […]

 
 

Poplar Grove split on referendum for electing village clerk

Poplar Grove split on referendum for electing village clerk

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Voters will decide Nov. 8 if future village clerks are elected or appointed. The Poplar Grove Village board voted 4-3 Aug. 15 to approve putting a referendum to that effect on the general election ballot. Village President John Neitzel broke the 3-3 tie by voting in […]

 
 

Boone County 4-H General Projects Day Results

Boone County 4-H General Projects Day Results

On Saturday, July 9, the University of Illinois Extension hosted 4-H General Projects Day for 4-H members to showcase their non-livestock projects. At this time, the judges selected those members and their projects to represent Boone County at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 21 in Springfield. Those 4-H members […]

 
 

Rue 21 tops list of new businesses to open stores in Machesney Park

Rue 21 tops list of new businesses to open stores in Machesney Park

The number of places to shop in the northern Rockford area is growing. With the completion of the West Lane Route 173 improvement project, Machesney Park’s primary retail corridor is enjoying the benefits of five lanes of new pavement, providing easy access and appealing traffic patterns to new retailers. Apparel […]

 
 

Harlem newcomers, veterans combine to win football opener

Harlem newcomers, veterans combine to win football opener

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Trent Willey and Brenton Shaw have emerged as household names around town when it comes to the success of Harlem football. Now it’s time to make way for some newcomers to the list such as freshman Jalon Benson, sophomore Nick Blades and others. They stood tall […]

 
 

Phase II of ‘Alpine Road Project’ near completion

Phase II of ‘Alpine Road Project’ near completion

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Aug. 22 Loves Park City Council meeting, aldermen heard the good news that the Alpine Road reconstruction project is nearly finished. In the absence of Mayor Darryl Lindberg, Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem, John Pruitt, stated that this was good news. Dan Jacobson, Director […]

 
 

Harlem Community Center kicks off fall softball season

Harlem Community Center kicks off fall softball season

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem Community Center’s annual fall softball season has begun, with 13 teams competing in the 14U, 16U and 18U divisions. Teams from around the area, including Winnebago and Beloit, Wis., have been invited to compete with local, primarily Harlem High School, girls. There are some familiar […]

 
 

Five honored as MCUSD 223 Those Who Excel winners

Five honored as MCUSD 223 Those Who Excel winners

Heather Alderks, Joe Mullikin, Deb Lawson, Micki White, and the Stillman Valley High School Principal’s Student Advisory Council will all be honored as Those Who Excel Honorees at a banquet hosted by the Illinois State Board of Education in Bloomington-Normal on Oct. 22. Meridian CUSD honored each of their nominees […]

 
 

Stillman wins football opener

Stillman wins football opener
 
 
 
 
 
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