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An enjoyable reunion for the Belvidere Class of 1960

An enjoyable reunion for the Belvidere Class of 1960

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School class of 1960 had their 55th reunion at the VFW in Belvidere on Aug. 1. They had happy hour where the class of 1960 alumni got to visit with one another until dinner. People enjoyed visiting with old time friends and classmates as they […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Thursday, August 20 Essential Oils Make & Take will be from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at Crystal Lake Brewing, 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake. For more information call 847-409-8433.   WiStEx presented by WSR Improv will be at 7 p.m. at the Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. […]

 
 

Sheriffs Office investigates fatal pedestrian crash

Robert P. Choate, 41, of Johnsburg was pronounced dead Tuesday following a crash in unincorporated McHenry at 8:53 a.m. Preliminary investigation indicated that Robert, a pedestrian, entered the lanes of Route 120 near Kent Road.  Robert was struck by an eastbound 2012 International box truck then struck by an eastbound […]

 
 

Seasoned community advocate and Byron resident joins United Way as Ogle County Director

Seasoned community advocate and Byron resident joins United Way as Ogle County Director

OGLE COUNTY – United Way of Rock River Valley is pleased to announce the hiring of Alan Jones as Relationship Manager/Ogle County Director. In his new role, Jones joins United Way’s relationship management team and will oversee resource development and program operations for Ogle County as well as manage corporate […]

 
 

Village of Pecatonica water tower needs inspection

PECATONICA – During a recent meeting with Trustees and Village President Dan Barber, it was emphasized that an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency mandate required a routine inspection of the Village’s drinking water storage system It has been a while, according to reports, since it’s been done. The IEPA requires a […]

 
 

Village employee benefit packages under review in Pecatonica

PECATONICA – On Tuesday night, Aug. 4, the Village of Pecatonica held a special meeting to discuss a benefits package review for Police Chief Bob Smith. The issue was to be discussed at a prior meeting, according to previous reports, but the Tuesday, July 21 meeting could not be held […]

 
 

Packer Hall-of-Famer Ahman Green returned to the area last week

Packer Hall-of-Famer Ahman Green returned to the area last week

ROCKFORD – On Friday, Aug. 7, Ahman Green, former running back and member of the Packer Hall of Fame, returned to the area last week, visiting the pediatric cancer unit at Rockford Memorial Hospital and then participating in the renamed 3rd Annual Healing Hearts For Cancer Night Of Celebration (formally […]

 
 

Roscoe Police Dept. partners with Life Church to celebrate National Night Out

Roscoe Police Dept. partners with Life Church to celebrate National Night Out

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Corporal Billy Weston of the Roscoe Police Department has been instrumental in putting together National Night Out for the last five years.  Each year since 1981, police departments throughout the country have sponsored the community-building block party to promote safety, better communication and partnerships […]

 
 

Playing in the mud for a good cause at annual mud volleyball tournament in Roscoe

Playing in the mud for a good cause at annual mud volleyball tournament in Roscoe

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE = Thirty two years ago the first Mud Volleyball Tournament, benefitting the not-for- profit Epilepsy Foundation took place. It was held in a small field near the Roscoe Library. The fundraising event was the brainchild of Vic Verni, former Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation. […]

 
 

Alleged carjacker leads police on pursuit from Beloit to Rockford

Alleged carjacker leads police on pursuit from Beloit to Rockford

STATELINE – On Monday, Aug. 3, officers were notified that Rock County Sheriff’s Department was following a vehicle southbound on 251 from the Stateline. Officers were also informed that the driver of the vehicle had used a gun to commit a carjacking in Beloit, Wis. At about 2:37 a.m., a […]

 
 
 
 
 
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