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By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton’s 38th annual Christmas Walk created the true spirit of the Christmas season with three days loaded with activities. Fun for everyone was offered from Friday Dec. 2 until Sunday, Dec. 4. Sounds of the season started at the Rockton Municipal Center, (Village Hall) where Christmas […]
On Dec. 4, at approximately 8:20 a.m., Rockford Police officers responded to the 700 block of Belmont Boulevard for reports of a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a 6-year-old boy obtained an unattended gun from inside the residence, discharged the weapon, and struck a 28-year-old female who […]
Byron High School Choir is proud to announce that Junior Maison Brandt was selected for the NAfME (National Associate for Music Educators) All-National Honor Choir. Maison submitted an audition recording in May and was notified in July that he was selected to the ensemble. The criteria for audition was that […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians have gotten off to a solid start in their 2022-2023 girls’ basketball season. They are doing so under the lead of a new head coach. Daniel Rosenstiel is in his first year at the helm of the program. Rosentstiel spent four years as […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Hometown Christmas is an annual holiday celebration in Belvidere. Hosted by the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, the event took place the first Friday in December. The evening included a “Light-Up the Night” parade, special activities throughout the downtown area, vendors, food trucks, and lovely Christmas […]
Dec. 3 at the Cherry Bowl the Hononegah Indians varsity girls bowling team finished 1st at the Jefferson Invite. The team scored 3011 pins in the morning session led by junior Cassidy Davenport who finished 3rd individually with a 649 series. Teammate sophomore Emilee Mullranin was right behind her with a 255 […]
Experience a flurry of fun this winter! The Rockford Park District has officially kicked off the Winter Flurry initiative which includes a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, activities, and facilities. This initiative provides residents of all ages an opportunity to enjoy life and recreate safely during the winter months. “The Winter […]
Stillman Bank’s 11th Annual Tree Decorating Contest, a part of Cardinal Community Christmas, is underway! All 26 of the trees are decorated and waiting to be officially lit for the season. Our official Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. during Cardinal Community Christmas. We will […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica boys’ basketball team is off to a 2-0 start on the young 2022-2023 season. The Indians, led by Head Coach Bobby Heisler, will rely on their size advantage throughout the year. Through their early games, the Indians have been led by their sophomore point […]
