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By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – “From the Continental Army Soldier Deborah Samson to the first female Army Rangers, Capt. Kristen Griest and First Lt. Shaye Haver, American women have been serving in the U.S. Military for hundreds of years,” militarywoman.org reported. “Women have been a part of war effort […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Friday, March 25, the Boone County Veterans Assistance Commission (BCVAC) held a luncheon for the area female veterans. “We think of veterans as men, and women as the grieving wives,” Kathy Reed of BCVAC said. However, that’s not always the case. “We’re trying […]
WOODSTOCK—The 2016 County Health Rankings released on March 16 reveal McHenry County residents continue to be some of the healthiest county populations in Illinois and among the top 5. The Health Rankings, a collaborative effort by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, give […]
HEBRON—Officers from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the U.S. Marshal’s Service Great Lakes Regional Task Force Tuesday served criminal warrants on and took into custody the President of the Village of Hebron at his home. The charges stemmed from an incident in the early hours of March […]
Friday, April 1 Out to Lunch Series will be at 11:45 a.m. at the Sage YMCA. The cost is $10. Fore more information or to RSVP, call Lesley Smith at (815)-526-1635. Saturday, April 2 First Saturday at Colonel Palmer House will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Colonel […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Big changes have occurred at the former Mandolin Café, 10684 Main St. in Roscoe. Gone are the cozy log cabin atmosphere and the tantalizing aroma of coffee and spices, although visitors can still get a good cup of coffee or tea at K Paige. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Seconds after the curtain opened on the cast and crew of Hononegah High School’s production of Les Miserbales commanded full audience attention. Complex storylines, beautiful music, and classy dance numbers touched the soul as the deep meaningful story unfolded. Under the direction of Amy […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Run by community volunteers the Rockton Easter egg hunt brought smiles and loads of fun to local residents. Action was hopping as families poured into the Greater Rockton Centre Sunday, March 20 as hundreds of little ones searched through over 4,000 eggs to find […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – A few years ago Harlem’s varsity baseball team played 10 games during the month of March. Not so this season though the Huskies were able to play three times through March 24 and won all of them against non-conference opponents. The 2016 opener […]
By Linda Blair Marketing/PR North Suburban Library District North Suburban Library District wishes to invite the community to visit their local public library during National Library Week, April 10-16, 2016. This year’s theme, “Libraries Transform” provides libraries an opportunity to show how their services will meet the needs of patrons […]
