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By Bob Balgemann Reporter STATELINE – In the view of state Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Sycamore, Memorial Day weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. “Legislators needed to get out of Springfield, go back to the people they represent and remember that the freedoms we enjoy aren’t free,” Rep. […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Tori Grove graduated from Belvidere North High School and Rock Valley College in 2015 through the Running Start Program. Last summer, she was part of the legislative internship program sponsored by state Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. He sponsors such a program each summer, […]
HARVARD – Vivian G. Smith, 90, of Harvard, Ill. passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, May 31 at her farm in Harvard, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1925, in Belvidere to William and Gladys (Pundt) Armbruster. Vivian was a book keeper and a farmer. She […]
BELVIDERE – Sister Cities of Belvidere will host the Taste of Sister Cities Sock Hop on Saturday, June 18. The event will take place at the Boone County Community Building Complex, located at 111 W. First St. in Belvidere. The evening will feature 50s, 60s, and 70s music courtesy of […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor POPLAR GROVE – North Boone Leo’s Club made a huge difference this spring with their annual Rose Sale. North Boone High School’s Leo’s Club, comprised of 22 high school students, raised $700 in their annual event. The funds they raised will benefit The Center for Sight […]
STATELINE – One local Stateline group has joined forces with a home-based charity to help make a difference in the lives of combat veterans. Northern Illinois Rifle and Pistol Club in Rockford, had a vision to support a local veteran’s group. They decided on Darkhorse Lodge, a non-profit 501c3 organization […]
BYRON – Deputy Chief Orin Snodgrass of the Byron Fire Protection District announced his retirement! Orin has served the Fire District for the past 35+ years as a volunteer and full time Firefighter/Paramedic (he started as a volunteer when he was just 18 years old). Please join us in honoring […]
By Doug Schroder Editor OGLE COUNTY – Beautiful sunny weather with a high in the 80’s led to many coming out to celebrate the 2016 Memorial Day activities. Members of the Stillman Valley High School FFA club and Stillman Valley Legion assisted in the ceremonies at Kishwaukee Cemetery for their […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter Hononegah Community High School Board President David Kurlinkus and Principal Eric Flohr welcomed family and friends of scholarship recipients to the 2016 Scholarship Awards Night, Thursday, May 19. Scholarships from businesses, organizations, community and family foundations and education associations were presented to the graduates. Prairie Hill […]
ROSCOE – On Tuesday May 24, three seniors from Hononegah High School were awarded scholarships from the Stateline Chamber. Josyln Juhl, Erin Karg, and Ben Halom were each granted a scholarship of $500 to go towards their college educations. Stateline Ambassadors, along with the recipients and their families, were in […]
