Archive for: April, 2019

Wind Ensemble Spring Concert

Wind Ensemble Spring Concert

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Herald Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble wrapped up the Spring Concert on Wednesday with a fantastic performance! All of our bands work so hard and it shows. They rock! Thank you to Mr. Kramper and all the musicians for an awesome concert.

 
 

VFW Post 2955 presents program in memory of Brandon Rowe

VFW Post 2955 presents program in memory of Brandon Rowe

JEAN SEEGERS PHOTO The Herald Members of the Roscoe VFW Post 2955 Auxiliary presented a hand-made quilt to Wendy and Rick Boroski during a memorial program held at the VFW Post, Sunday, March 31. Wendy is the mother of Brandon Rowe who was killed in Iraq, March 31, 2003. The […]

 
 

Quansa Training Center promotes responsible pet ownership

Quansa Training Center promotes responsible pet ownership

JEAN SEEGERS PHOTO The Herald Pat Muller, owner of Quansa Kennels, 3822 Pann Road in South Beloit, is a professional dog trainer. She is the creator of “Manners in Minutes,” a basic training program for dogs and puppies. Muller also trains Service dogs to provide assistance and companionship for people […]

 
 

Mary Morgan Elementary Teachers Receive Byron Foundation Grants

Mary Morgan Elementary Teachers Receive Byron Foundation Grants

COURTESY PHOTO Tempo Fifth grade students at Mary Morgan Elementary School in Byron hold up the KleenSlates through a grant from the Byron Foundation.   Mary Morgan Elementary teachers receive Byron Foundation grants By Michelle Albert Byron Foundation President After attending a co-teaching conference, Mary Morgan Elementary 5th grade teachers, […]

 
 

Trooper Brooke Jones-Story Laid To Rest

Trooper Brooke Jones-Story Laid To Rest

DOUG SCHRODER PHOTO Tempo A closer view of the patrol vehicle shows the black sash and all of the mementos left mourning the loss of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story.   Trooper Brooke Jones-Story laid to rest Illinois State Police (ISP) officials continue to mourn the loss of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story, #5966. […]

 
 

Local Girl Scouts Take Part in World Thinking Day

Local Girl Scouts Take Part in World Thinking Day

COURTESY PHOTO The Gazette Members of Troop 877 wore berets as they learned about France at World Thinking Day 2019.   Local Girl Scouts take part in World Thinking Day The Girl Scouts of the WinDuPec Service Unit celebrated World Thinking Day on Feb. 26. World Thinking Day originated in […]

 
 

Win Bur Sew Volunteers Return From Special Training

Win Bur Sew Volunteers Return From Special Training

COURTESY PHOTO The Gazette A view of “Disaster Town” at Texas A&M University where firefighters train in putting out petroleum based fires.   Win Bur Sew volunteers return from special training Two members of the Win Bur Sew Fire Protection District recently completed rigorous petroleum firefighting training in College Station, […]

 
 

Lady Huskies Set School Record in 4-by-400 at Indoor State Meet

Lady Huskies Set School Record in 4-by-400 at Indoor State Meet

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Journal The Lady Huskies took third in the 4-by-400-meter relay race with a new school record time of 4:07.01at Illinois Wesleyan University. The team was made up of freshman Hannah Bilodeau, junior Bailee Blecker, senior Kahleea Washington and freshman Aaliyah Haun.   Lady Huskies set school record […]

 
 

Vietnam Vets Celebrated

Vietnam Vets Celebrated

LOVES PARK PD PHOTOS The Journal Vietnam Vets celebrated Friday was a great day for our officers to join our Veterans at Loves Park City Hall for a National Vietnam Veterans Day Welcome Home celebration, organized by Heartland Hospice Care. Retired Police Chief and current Loves Park Alderman Jim Puckett, […]

 
 

Rockford Fire Battles Blaze at Downtown Apartment Building

Rockford Fire Battles Blaze at Downtown Apartment Building

ROCKFORD FD PHOTO The Journal At approximately 5:30 p.m., Rockford Fire Department responded to the 500 block of North Main. The first due companies did a great job and were able to get a quick knockdown of the fire. One person Is being treated for minor injuries. The cause has […]

 
 
 
 
 
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