Archive for: December, 2024

Derthick, Apollo and the fight for entertainment

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   The ruins of the Derthick Opera House.

By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Before every home had a television and every pocket had a cell phone, performance entertainment was something that had to be experienced in person. The Derthick Opera House was once the premiere place for such entertainment. Originally, the location, which was just […]

 
 

Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail

PHOTO COURTESY GREG VASSMER The Gazette
	A bicyclist rides the trail just west of the Winnebago County Fairgrounds in Pecatonica. The C&NW bridge over the Pecatonica River about 1-1/2 miles west of Ridott. The Pecatonica Prairie Trail is a great place for bicyclists. The trail follows the C&NW right-of-way and is around 30 miles. The trail crosses many different types of landscape and, for much of the way, is also part of the 575 mile bike trail Grand Illinois Trail, which is itself a part of the 3,700 mile coast-to-coast Great American Rail Trail.

Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail By Greg Vassmer • Contributor     With the dark of winter, I have less chance to be outdoors, less light in the day. For me, it is the time to finally work on all the things I put off in summer when I […]

 
 

Village of Rockton welcomes new patrol officer, approves contribution to SMTD

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger looks on (left, back) as Rockton Village Clerk Christina Stewart (right) swears in new patrol officer Joshua Graham (middle).

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Village of Rockton welcomed new Patrol Officer Joshua Graham at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger introduced himself and welcomed Graham’s family, and everyone who was in attendance. Hollinger recognized Chairman for the Police Commission, Richard […]

 
 

‘Collection,’ locally authored, now available at RPL

Rockford Public Library (RPL) announces the accession of Collection, a comprehensive art book by renowned local cultural figures Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, into its Local History Department. This significant addition documents five decades of art collection and represents an important contribution to the preservation of Rockford’s artistic heritage. The […]

 
 

Highland Elementary donates almost 5,000 items for church

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo
	Highland Elementary School, part of Meridian CUSD #223, students recently collected almost 5,000 items for donation to the Monroe Center Community Church.

    With the season of giving upon us, the students of Highland Elementary in Stillman Valley donated an incredible almost 5,000 items to support Monroe Center Community Church’s food pantry, Manna-Fest Ministry. The project required collaboration between the Meridian CUSD 223 district, Monroe Center Community Church, and Fire Dept. Coffee. […]

 
 

12/25/24 Shopper’s Guide

12/25/24 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

12/25/24 Scoop Today

12/25/24 Scoop Today

 

 
 

12/26/24 The Shopper

12/26/24 The Shopper

 

 
 

Cardinal Christmas held in Stillman Valley

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	Stillman Valley held their annual Cardinal Christmas on Dec. 1. New this year was the “Dancing Dads.” They did a great job dancing to “Jingle Bell Rock.”

    The Village of Stillman Valley hosted their annual Cardinal Christmas on Dec. 1.     Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrived by fire truck to Ladders of Learning. Children could get photos taken with Santa and tell him what they would like for Christmas.     The tree lighting took place beside […]

 
 

Lady Bucs fall to Boylan Titans

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs hit the road on Dec. 10 as they looked to upset the Boylan Catholic Titans. The Titans came into the matchup with an overall record of 5-2 and as winners of four straight. The Bucs were 5-2 themselves, raising the expectations for this […]

 
 
 
 
 
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