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Former BCCD director recognized for conservation work; Dan Kane receives George and Barbara Fell Award
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Where Dan Kane grew up, in Friendship, Wis., he was inspired by the environment around him; so much so that he made geology and the environment his life’s work. Now, the retired executive director of the Boone County Conservation District (BCCD) is being recognized for […]
Cycling studio worth a ‘spin’
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT I was recently invited to participate in a cycling spin class at Ride or Die Spin by owner and instructor Pam Eichenberger. I arrived with a towel around my neck and water bottle in hand, not exactly knowing what was about to take place. […]
Shirland’s cast, crew set sail on a course of adventure in Disney’s Moana Jr.
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Based on the 2016 Disney film, a cast of 48 students in third through eighth grade worked under the Direction of Ms. Dawn Heavilin to bring the story of Moana Jr. to the Shirland School stage, joined by a full crew who set sail on a […]
Some major projects coming in Loves Park
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the March 18 Loves Park bi-monthly city council meeting, aldermen were busy approving expenses through resolutions, which all passed: *A resolution was passed releasing Executive Session Minutes. *A resolution to authorize the Chief of Police to purchase five 2025 Ford Police Utility vehicles from Rock […]
Ogle County passes pro-agriculture resolution
Ogle County Farm Bureau leaders are excited to call the Ogle County Board an “Ally in Agriculture” after the board’s adoption of a Pro-Agriculture Resolution, demonstrating local elected officials’ support for farmers. “Our farming community would like to thank members of the Ogle County Board for showing their […]
Multiple victims in afternoon attack; Suspect in custody
The following is a news release from the Rockford Police Department: On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., Rockford Police officers responded to multiple addresses in the area of Holmes Street, Winnetka Drive and Cleveland Avenue. We are currently working through the details of the investigation and […]
