Harlem High School proudly hosted the Deployment Ceremony for the 725th Transportation Company of the Illinois Army National Guard, based at the National Guard Armory in Machesney Park. This event was a meaningful opportunity to support the brave men and women who serve our nation and protect our freedoms. It […]
The Byron Museum of History unveils the new veteran exhibit called Hell on Wheels, featuring local farmer Everett Jones who served as a medic in Europe during WWII. Everett E. Jones graduated from Leaf River High School in May of 1942, and a little over four months later […]
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Last month we discussed gruesome events with questionable histories. It seems only fitting that, given the time of year, we take a look at one that was absolutely true. The focus of this unfortunate tale is a man named Walton Wheeler. He […]
Coach Molly Kelsey (shown at immediate right of banner), of the Durand Bulldogs volleyball team, has dedicated over a decade to Durand volleyball. That alone is an accomplishment to be proud of – especially with kids of her own at home. For the last few seasons, everyone has witnessed […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Characters of every kind came to Rockton this weekend where Halloween fun crept into different sections of the village. First Student Bus Company welcomed guests to visit a haunted bus and to find candy and other treats on Saturday. Oct. 26. An optional hot dog lunch […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park village trustees approved a number of items at the Oct. 21 board meeting: *A resolution awarding a construction contract went to Norwest Construction and Blacktop of South Beloit for the N. Second St. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Ramp Improvements was approved. *The final […]