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Hononegah teacher Jean Chambers wins Golden Apple Award

Hononegah teacher Jean Chambers wins Golden Apple Award

Jean Chambers was pleasantly surprised last Thursday when she was presented with a 2022 Golden Apple Award while in her classroom. Jean Chambers of Rockton’s whole teaching career of 24 years has been spent at Hononegah High School, where she teaches 9th grade honors freshman World Literature and 12th grade […]

 
 

Hononegah Board of Education recognizes All-State musicians; student achievements

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Students from various sections of Hononegah were recognized at the February Board of Education meeting. Board President, Dave Kurlinkus recognized correspondence from various parents. Sherrie Barch donated copies of her book, “Heavens Bell,” to the district to students and adults who are experiencing grief. One copy […]

 
 

Rockton Village approves Special Use Permit for new cosmetic tattoo parlor

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Village Trustees approved a Special Use Permit for a new cosmetic tattoo parlor. Business Owner and petitioner Michelle Grin of “About Face” will be renovating property at 112 S. Blackhawk Blvd, in Rockton. The property sits in the Commercial Retail Zoning District and is owned […]

 
 

Hononegah senior capturing life, special moments on film, photos

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Capturing life and special moments on film or through the lens of a camera comes naturally to Hononegah High School senior Bailen Estrada. Estrada’s interest in filming started at a very young age. “Ever since I was little I wanted to be behind a camera,” Estrada […]

 
 

Stateline Chamber members gather for Awards, Gala     

Stateline Chamber members gather for Awards, Gala     

The 2022 Stateline Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala was finally back in person, and I think we can all agree that it felt good. We had such a great time recognizing local faces and even meeting some new ones. This celebration with everyone was one to remember. Congratulations to all […]

 
 

Village of Rockton approves redevelopment agreement for Fibs

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Village Trustees covered a few subjects during the Feb. 1 meeting. Trustee Jodi May gave a summary of Rockton Police activity. From the time period of Jan.16-Jan. 31 there was a total of 136 traffic stops, 89 warnings were given, and 47 traffic tickets. Four […]

 
 

Hononegah Mathletes take first place at home invite

Hononegah Mathletes take first place at home invite

Congratulations to the Hononegah Math Team how took First place in the 8 school Math Invitational hosted at the high school on Saturday, Jan. 29. Hononegah Math Team members earned 20 of the 29 possible gold medals. Additionally, there were also 10 silver medals earned. Out of 30 Math Team […]

 
 

Hononegah Board of Education recognizes Golden Apple nominees

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High Schools Board of Education met Via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 19. Two groups of students who made it all the way to state and the Scholastic Bowl team will be the focus of a future meeting. HCHS Principal Chad Dougherty credited three teachers […]

 
 

Greater Rockton Centre renovations, other business discussed at Rockton Township

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Township officials addressed different subjects at the Jan. 12 meeting. First on the agenda was looking into the possibility of the Highway Department taking over maintenance on the cemetery grounds. Currently the Township has a contract with Executive Lawn Care. Trustee Randy Johnson asked what […]

 
 

Explore nature in different forms of winter fun heading into stateline

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Winter fun is heading into the stateline starting with the return of family favorites. Join in a full evening to wander at the wetland and to take part in a full moon snowshoe and hike on Monday evening, Jan. 17 rom 4:30 to 8 p.m. North […]

 
 
 
 
 
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