The 2019 Senior Master Showman winner was Casey Besse of Freeport, for the second year in a row! The runner up was Lexi Lichty, Monroe Center. Other senior participants ages 14 – 18 included Brooke Allen, Byron; Dominick Alsup, Lindenwood; Kayla Blum, Polo; Hannah Seaworth, Lindenwood; Renee Gehrke, Byron; Jackson […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter At the July 22 city council meeting, aldermen gave the okay for the street department manager to hire Arc Design Resources of Loves Park to provide engineering services within the “North Second Streetscape Improvement Project.” The project costs are not to exceed $195,000. Per the Arc […]
Dozens of local kindergarten through sixth grade students who participated in the 9th annual summer reading program sponsored by State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, were recognized for their commitment to reading at a pool party held on Thursday, July 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peak Sports Club […]
Little squirts and big drips can help us splat the parking lot on Friday, Aug. 2 for Discovery Center’s Family Friday event Splish, Splash, Splat! Witness our giant slingshot as we send things flying. Drench is the word when experimenting with water balloon ballistics. Mess around with messy stuff, splash […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER A wedding in the country – a popular concept that many engaged couples are currently exploring. Several home-owners in the area are jumping on the band-wagon and turning their homes and farms into event and vacation rentals. Three years ago, Tracy Cannell and her husband Leif […]