Archive for: June, 2021

Roscoe Board looking to fill several employment vacancies

By Jean Seegers  Reporter A public hearing was held prior to the regular Roscoe Village Board meeting, Tuesday evening, June 15. The hearing was to discuss an annexation agreement of a 63.78-acre parcel of land owned by Wayne K Lensing.  The land is located at 13935 Metric Road, in Roscoe. […]

 
 

Abbreviated winter sports season yields triumphs for Harlem teams

By Bob Balgemann Reporter It was an unprecedented winter sports season for Harlem teams with fewer games than usual, and mostly a lack of fans who weren’t allowed to attend those games. But the competitiveness and the resilience of the Huskies and Lady Huskies resulted in their achieving many successes. […]

 
 

Lions Clubs Fish n’ fun event created smiles and memories

Lions Clubs Fish n’ fun event created smiles and memories

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rock Cut State Park and boat docks were the scene of the 2021 Lions Fish n’ Fun event where 125 guests were welcomed by different Lions Clubs in District 1-D on Saturday, June 5, along with eight clubs, were joined by 60 additional volunteers to assure […]

 
 

ByronFest benefits organizations that help the community

ByronFest, one of the finest family festivals in Northern Illinois, is held annually during the second full weekend in July. 2021’s festival is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, with a GospelFest kick-off on July 8 at Generations at Neighbors. The festival is located in Byron’s downtown area. Additional […]

 
 

‘Great steward’ of Belvidere poses issue that yields big question

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Resident Richard Wainright appeared before the Committee of the Whole during the public comments portion of its June 14 meeting. His subject was maintenance of property along the S-curve on Chrysler Drive, which he alone had been doing for the past four years. After making his […]

 
 

5th annual BBQ Competition draws grillers from all over

5th annual BBQ Competition draws grillers from all over

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR The Boone County Fairgrounds will the location for deliciousness over the June 25 to 27 Heritage Days. It is the host for the Steak Cook-Off Competition on Friday, and on Saturday, grill masters fire up their grills for chicken, pork ribs, pork, brisket. “We tried to […]

 
 

Vivian Gaines to bid farewell to Winnebago

Vivian Gaines to bid farewell to Winnebago

After many years of living and serving in Winnebago, Vivian Gaines is beginning a new chapter. She just made a move to Shelbyville, Ky., a town of 16,000 near Louisville. Vivian believes her decision to relocate was based on direction from God several months ago. She explains, “He said, ‘Get […]

 
 

Durand FFA jacket returned to owner from Class of 1958

Durand FFA jacket returned to owner from Class of 1958

Throughout the years, FFA has still held a special place in the heart of one Durand graduate. Bill Brinker, class of 1958, spent many years wondering what had happened to his beloved Durand FFA jacket until very recently. While unpacking boxes for The Closet, Mary Vormezeele Erickson came across the […]

 
 

First Boone County Draft Horse Classic is a big success

First Boone County Draft Horse Classic is a big success

By Anne Eickstadt Editor The first annual Boone County Classic was created by local draft horse breeders and enthusiasts and was held at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. This draft horse show was the largest draft horse show in the United States and […]

 
 

Chemtool plant in Rockton burns, send black smoke for miles

Chemtool plant in Rockton burns, send black smoke for miles

By Melanie Bradley Editor A massive fire broke out at the Chemtool plant in Rockton on Prairie Hill Road at about 6:45 a.m. on Monday morning. Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson said when firefighters arrived on the scene, fire was already shooting through the roof, and that there was no […]

 
 
 
 
 
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