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Otter Creek Historical provides history of fires in Durand

Otter Creek Historical provides history of fires in Durand

Durand has the first volunteer fire department in the state of Illinois supported by taxes. Formed in the 1920s, it was the result of several fires that severely impacted the business district. In January 1895 on a Sunday afternoon someone discovered a fire in the meat market. It took a […]

 
 

Byron theatre, choir programs receive grant

Byron theatre, choir programs receive grant

  Megan Clift was a 17-year-old senior at Byron High School when she was tragically killed in a car accident in 2011. She was actively involved in music and theatre programs at school and her church. The Byron High School Theater and Choir department have been given a generous donation […]

 
 

Harlem sweeps all medal events while swamping Jefferson, 169-30

  By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem’s girls swimming and diving team wrapped up the abbreviated, regular season Oct. 20 by handily defeating Rockford Jefferson, 169-30, at home. The Lady Huskies finished 5-3 in the NIC-10 and in sole possession of fourth place. The 169 points they scored against Jefferson were […]

 
 

Trick-or-Treating in Loves Park, Machesney Park

The City of Loves Park is planning for trick-or-treating festivities to carry-on this year with a number of guidelines that are intended to ensure your safety and minimize the risks of spreading the Coronavirus. Loves Park’s Trick or treating hours are Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Machesney Park’s […]

 
 

Owen Blue Bonnets 4-H Club commemorate National 4-H Week

Owen Blue Bonnets 4-H Club commemorate National 4-H Week

REPORTER The local Owen Blue Bonnets 4-H Club observed national 4-H week, Oct. 4–10. To celebrate the occasion, members decorated the front window and lobby area of Macktown Insurance Agency, 301 E. Main St. in Rockton with a colorful autumn-themed display. Owen Blue Bonnets 4-H Club was founded in 1943. […]

 
 

Enbridge donates truck to Boone County Sheriff’s Dept.

Enbridge donates truck to Boone County Sheriff’s Dept.

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR On Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado truck, complete with box and lift, from local energy transportation company Enbridge. The vehicle donation will be assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and will replace […]

 
 

Voting machines tested and ready for Election Day

Voting machines tested and ready for Election Day

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR “We always have a public test of every voting machine with every precinct,” said Russ Ivie of Liberty Systems. Liberty Systems provides election software and support throughout counties in the State of Illinois. “During the public testing, we zero out the machines so the public can […]

 
 

Connections for Fall 2020

Connections for Fall 2020

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10/21/20 Shopper’s Guide

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10/21/20 Scoop Today

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