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By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park City Council members were busy at the Aug. 19 council meeting Young At Heart Junior Princess Violet Bane was present to open the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Young At Heart Princesses Ivy Smith, Maddison Ortega, Kaylee […]
By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION The Ogle County 4-H Senior Master Showman winner for 2024 was Cooper Alderks from Carefree 4-H Club. The runner-up for this year was Gwen Hall of Ogle Jolly 4-H Club. Other senior participants ages 14-18 included Ayden […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Waning summer daylight; pencils, notebooks and folders replacing beach balls and suntan lotion on store shelves; and earlier bedtimes are a few of the changes that signal the start of a new school year—bringing with it a potential mix of excitement, anticipation, fears and anxieties […]
Successful School Resource Officer program moves into second year The Village of Winnebago Police Department and the Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 recently announced their continued collaboration the School Resource Officer program that was started last school year. This initiative, which aims to ensure the safety and […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton welcomed the Talcott family who reunited on Aug. 3 where they started the day with a visit to the Rockton Township Historical Society (RTHS) that morning. This event was one of many that the family celebrated from Aug. 1-4. RTHS President Marilyn Mohring recognized special […]
In an era where relationships often seem fleeting, “First Love, Only Love,” by Bob and Chris Balgemann, is a reminder that young love can indeed stand the test of time. Released in August 2024, this book explores the enduring power of emotional attachment and commitment through the eyes of a […]
Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on over 6,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Annette Martin was recently honored by Illinois 4-H for her selfless dedication to the University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development program. In 2024, […]
