By George Howe CORRESPONDENT If you happened to walk into Hot Rod Nellie’s on Jackson Road in Pecatonica on Feb. 18, you might have marveled at the guys gathered in support of one of their own. Kyle Nelson, the team captain of the Stateline Arm Wrestling Club, in […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Galentine’s Day is an annual celebration of sisterhood, friendship and ladies celebrating ladies. In Rockton ladies came together on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13 to for three hours of original Galentine’s Day fun as all were warmly welcomed into downtown businesses. New friendships also developed during the […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Progress is being made on the proposed “Fred Machesney Memorial” to be placed in a front lot of the old Machesney Park Mall on N. Second Street. A dedicated group of historical representatives is and has been busy on getting everything created and lined up […]
RANDY STUCKENBERG PHOTO Tempo The Lady Cardinals put up a stiff defense to win the semifinal game 57-34 against Riverdale at the Oregon Sectional on Feb. 20. Shown here, Stillman’s Amelia Dunseth, center, and Payge Barger, #20, block a shot by Riverdale’s Alexis Duke in the first quarter.
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Emma Pierson capped her junior campaign with the Belvidere Bucs off with a bang. Not only did the Bucs finish the season with over 15 wins and a regional victory, but Pierson set history along the way. On the night of Feb. 13, the Bucs were […]
By Barbara Flores FRIENDS OF THE DURAND LIBRARY PRESIDENT New titles on the shelf! Visit the Durand Library and take a look – 30 new titles have been added to the village collection. These books are all stacked together on a separate shelf, just waiting to be checked out. […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Yeti Fest is billed as “A festival where the abominable snow people of Rockton and their friends come out to enjoy a mixture of winter related activities and is a celebration of all things winter and of course it all revolves around Yeti’s.” Walk, play, or […]