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By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Movies are an escape from reality that transports viewers into another world for a few hours at a time. In times of war, a simple distraction like a movie can mean the world to any soldier. Movies couldn’t be complete without fun snacks and […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter ROSCOE – Village President Dave Kreinke and village trustees held a “town meeting” Feb. 22 at the Kinnikinnick School for residents looking to get answers or clarification on where the village is heading. Kreinke said this is the first of several meetings he would like to […]
By Marianne Mueller- Reporter SHIRLAND – Shirland School’s stage was full of the finest entertainment on Tuesday evening, Feb.16 as students performed songs, dance routines, and excerpts from the musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The talent show was sponsored by the Shirland 2015-2016 Student Council under the direction of Mrs. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Men joined together in two hours of fun for a good cause on Friday evening, Feb. 19 at Men’s Night Out. The Rockton Sanctuary spa welcomed guests who took time to relax and to catch up in between participating in sports trivia, enjoying refreshments, […]
LOVES PARK – The Young at Heart Pageant will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. at Loves Park City Hall, and organizers are now seeking contestants. For application and information, call (815) 670-5499. We also have a pageant Facebook page. Deadline to register is April 7. The […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – It’s been talked about for a couple of years and now it has happened. The Machesney Park Village Board and administrative staff members will meet Monday night, in their newly remodeled quarters at village hall. The adjacent conference room, used for meetings, […]
MARENGO – A 52-year old woman was evacuated by helicopter from the scene of a crash on Wednesday, Feb. 17 after her vehicle collided with a horse in unincorporated Coral Township. Preliminary investigation indicated that a 2002 Honda CR-V, driven by Lollie Popp-Steinke of Marengo, was traveling eastbound in the […]
Friday, March 4 Mary Poppins will be at the Woodstock Opera House March 4-6 at 8 p.m. For more information or for ticket pricing, call (815)338-5300. Vintage Shop Hop will be March 4-5 at 9 a.m. at the McHenry County Historical Society, 6422 Main St. The 3rd annual Vintage Shop […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter DEKALB – The Hononegah Lady Indians were issued the No. 2 seed, when the Girl’s Class 4A Basketball Tournament began, on Monday, Feb. 15. Being favored in their participating Sub-Sectional, the number-two seed was favored to win the Rockford East Regional Title. On Thursday, Feb. 18, […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Pride is written all over Brandon’s smiling face. Brandon is a hard worker and loved by everyone at Rookies Pub and Grill in Rockton. He is just one of the success stories of Hononegah High School’s (HHS) Vocational Internship Program, a multi-course program that […]
