By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER “We are doing our annual collection for muscular dystrophy,” said Captain Chad Cunningham o the Belvidere Fire Dept. “We collect from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Labor Day. Some people who cannot make it on Labor Day go out to the Oasis and collect over […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park aldermen gave the okay to two resolutions at the Aug. 29 city council meeting: • A resolution was approved authorizing Mayor Greg Jury “to sign a contract with the Parks Chamber of Commerce for ‘placemaking’ in the Parks District.” (The resolution notes, in explanation […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High School’s Board of Education recognized students and a well-respected teacher for outstanding accomplishments on Aug. 17 at HCHS’s Library. HCHS Principal Chad Dougherty recognized students who are the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Qualifiers. “Last fall, they along with their junior classmates and students […]
Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 103 Dabson in Pecatonica is now open. DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through […]
Stillman Valley High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and […]