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10/27/21 Scoop Today
Author Archive: RvpAdmin
An Irish-Italian Wedding – joining of cultures or family feud?
By Anne Eickstadt Editor It’s supposed to be a joyous celebration of matrimony. Eileen loves Joey and their backgrounds don’t seem to matter. But from the moment these two families arrived for the wedding reception, there’s been tension in the air. Joey has been groomed to continue the family tradition […]
Indians move up top 10, remain undefeated
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER This past week Hononegah moved to 8-0 on the season and assured it will be home on Oct. 29 when the 2021 Class 7A State Playoffs open. The NIC-10 leading Indians have to finish strong first and that is expected to happen this Friday night in […]
Variety of variances bring differing views from village officials
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Residential and commercial variance requests from what was allowed in the village zoning code have brought differing responses from Machesney Park staff, the planning and zoning commission (P&Z) and planning and economic development committee (PED) . One of the multi-faceted requests came from Freddy’s Frozen Custard […]
Harlem will wrap up regular football season Friday night at Auburn
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem will wind up the 2021 regular football season Friday night at Auburn, seeking its eighth win in nine outings and a probable home game the following weekend in the opening round of the Illinois High School Association 7A playoffs. Pairings and locations will be announced […]
Tigers conquer Dukes claim Big Northern Title
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Eight wins has guaranteed no less than a shared Big Northern Conference Title for the Byron Tigers. However, that’s not the goal right now for the State-ranked and still undefeated front runner. On Friday night, Oct. 15 in the eighth game of the regular season, Byron […]
Sports roundup
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Indians football seniors set for final assault How a senior-athlete recalls a career is what some members of the Winnebago Indians boys football team will work through as the final week of the regular season approaches. Following a loss to another team facing the exact same […]
