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By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER Harlem’s Varsity Wrestling Team is off to a strong start, winning the 10-team Whitewater, Wis. Tournament and taking three of four dual matches to start the NIC-10 season. The Huskies came home with 10 place winners from Whitewater, five Freshmen and two Sophomores. There, they rang […]
By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER Belvidere North ran into a red-hot group of Lady Huskies when the undefeated Conference Co-Leaders met at The Cherry Bowl last week. Harlem dominated the first game with a 1,390 pin fall, its highest total of the season and best so far in the NIC-10. It […]
Harlem’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Bowling Teams have won the annual Guilford Invite. The Varsity Huskies trailed early, then rallied to win the sixth and final game, 1,151 to 1,012, to edge Hononegah for the Championship. At one point the Indians were up by 147 pins. But Harlem came […]
By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER It could be looked on as an early Christmas present for fans of high school wrestling. That gift is the 29th Dvorak Wrestling Tournament being held today (Dec. 22) and Friday in the main gymnasium at Harlem High School. This is an event that some bill […]
By Margaret Downing, REPORTER Approximately 65 Korean War Veterans and spouses attended the Korean War Veterans Association annual Christmas banquet held at Hoffman House in Rockford on Dec. 17. It may have been a cold and snowy day, but everyone seemed in good spirits; happy to meet with long time […]
By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent There comes a time in a season when a team has to realize they can still get things in order and pursue a dream. Many of those dreams for members of the Byron boys’ basketball team begin with playing well each night and preparing for […]
By Rob Martin Fire Chief Win Bur Sew Fire District I wanted to take this time to remind area residents to be safe this holiday season. As fire fighters and EMS personnel, we see the devastating after effects of fire and accidents. I urge you to please review the safety […]
By Doug Schroder Editor When my daughter was just a toddler I used to tell her stories at bedtime. The stories I told her were ones that I’d make up off the cuff. I’d use characters from other popular children’s stories and mix them together to form somewhat of a […]
