By Jodi Baumgartner 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Eighty-nine Ogle County 4-H’ers were honored for their achievements during the 2024 4-H year at club programs. The 4-H Experience Award allows 4-H’ers to be recognized for their work in Project Learning, Participation, Community Service, and Leadership. Three levels […]
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Before every home had a television and every pocket had a cell phone, performance entertainment was something that had to be experienced in person. The Derthick Opera House was once the premiere place for such entertainment. Originally, the location, which was just […]
Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail By Greg Vassmer • Contributor With the dark of winter, I have less chance to be outdoors, less light in the day. For me, it is the time to finally work on all the things I put off in summer when I […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Village of Rockton welcomed new Patrol Officer Joshua Graham at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger introduced himself and welcomed Graham’s family, and everyone who was in attendance. Hollinger recognized Chairman for the Police Commission, Richard […]
Rockford Public Library (RPL) announces the accession of Collection, a comprehensive art book by renowned local cultural figures Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, into its Local History Department. This significant addition documents five decades of art collection and represents an important contribution to the preservation of Rockford’s artistic heritage. The […]
With the season of giving upon us, the students of Highland Elementary in Stillman Valley donated an incredible almost 5,000 items to support Monroe Center Community Church’s food pantry, Manna-Fest Ministry. The project required collaboration between the Meridian CUSD 223 district, Monroe Center Community Church, and Fire Dept. Coffee. […]