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. […]
The Village of Stillman Valley hosted their annual Cardinal Christmas on Dec. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrived by fire truck to Ladders of Learning. Children could get photos taken with Santa and tell him what they would like for Christmas. The tree lighting took place beside […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs hit the road on Dec. 10 as they looked to upset the Boylan Catholic Titans. The Titans came into the matchup with an overall record of 5-2 and as winners of four straight. The Bucs were 5-2 themselves, raising the expectations for this […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Ever since the Pecatonica Indians took a tough 47-24 loss to an undefeated Dixon team, they have responded resiliently. After picking up big wins over Winnebago and Hinckley-Big Rock, the Indians won their sixth consecutive matchup. Pecatonica isn’t just winning games at a high-rate. […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Village of Rockton has applied for a forgivable loan to cover 170 homes that are in need of replacement of a lead service line. The estimated start date of the project is June of 2025, and it is expected to be finished by October of […]