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By Dave Wrath Augustana Associate Director of Athletics/Media/Alumni Relations ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Coach Scott Mejia’s Augustana soccer team, which opened at number 21 in D3soccer.com’s week one poll, pick up a pair of emphatic wins. At Thorson-Lucken Field on Friday, Sept. 11, seven different Vikings scored in a 9-1 […]
BELVIDERE – Belvidere’s Historic Preservation Commission will host a Murder Mystery theater fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Swift House located at 127 W. Locust St. in Belvidere. The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres and drinks with a house tour and Swift House history. The Murder Mystery-Murder Ahoy-presented […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Belvidere girls’ golf co-op, comprised of Belvidere and Belvidere North players, defeated Harlem High School on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Belvidere won 201-204. In the extremely close game, Belvidere took home the win with Maddie Strum, Sara Redig, Morgan McNulty, and Brenna Rieches scoring […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Sept. 5, 2014, Melissa Gilbertson experienced every loving mother’s worst fear: her son, Joey, 9, was diagnosed with leukemia when he was in the third grade. After one long year of chemotherapy, an erratic school schedule, and numerous doctors’ appointments, Joey is finally […]
PECATONICA – Pecatonica middle school students received Chromebooks at the beginning of school. Chromebooks are being used for classroom assignments and research just like a textbook. A Google application called “Classroom” allows teacher to assign and students to submit work electronically. Principal Tim King requested that students, along with their […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The shoes of former Pecatonica Village Clerk Cara Warkentien have been filled, as a new presence took control, in assuring the Village takes care of its fiscal and civic responsibilities. Gwenn Shirley was sworn in during the Sept. 15 meeting of the Pecatonica Village […]
STATELINE – Karina Ocampo of Oregon was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Pre-Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27. Karina learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Rockford area. Karina submitted […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter BYRON – The Byron Tigers improved to 3-1 on the season following a 51-0 win over the Rock Falls Rockets. There was not just one player carrying the load for Byron on Friday night, Sept. 18, it was a team effort. Even under a running clock […]
BELVIDERE – The American Cancer Society Bark for Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Canine […]
BOONE COUNTY – Former Northern Illinois resident and local banker, Robert J. Russell recently released a new book entitled, The American Dream. The book tells the inspiring life stories of 17 people who achieved financial success through free market capitalism. Among the stories in the book are those of three […]
