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By Jean Seegers Reporter Sunday, Jan. 26 through Saturday, Feb. 1, was National Catholic Schools Week throughout the United States. The annual event celebrates Catholic education. Children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and their teachers at St. Peter Catholic School in South Beloit participated in special activities throughout the week […]
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustees promoted Firefighter Nate Sarver to the rank of Lt. on Jan. 27. Lt. Nate Sarver joined the department in April of 2012. He became an EMT in March of 2014, and a Paramedic in June of 2016. Nate was promoted to Lieutenant on Feb. 4, 2017. Nate […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Lady Indians loosen grip on NIC-10 control With less than two weeks to go in the basketball season, the Hononegah Lady Indians find themselves at least a full game back in the NIC-10, following a 13-point loss to Auburn Friday, Jan. 24. The Lady Indians 10-2 […]
Get ready for the sap to flow and the syrup to boil! Welty is hosting its 14th annual Maple Sugar Fest on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon at Big Hill Center, located at 1201 Big Hill Court in Beloit. The morning will be filled with maple sugar-themed […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Two petitions have been launched; one to remove the Indian Mascot; the other to keep it. The first was released by Students for a Democratic Society at Hononegah High School under the heading of “People, Not Mascots.” Listed on the petition are the words, “Bring an […]
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce that it has received a $2,500 grant from the Dr. Louis & Violet Rubin Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Community Grants Program. This grant supports Family Nature Day, a free admission family themed event that features learning stations spread […]
A Machesney Park, Ill., man pleaded guilty last week before U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. to one count of armed robbery, one count of robbery, and one count of using and carrying a firearm during a crime of violence. David M. Baney, 34, admitted in a written plea […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Talcott’s patrons took part in a long time tradition in preserving special memories during the 2019 Adopt-A-Book program. This past year 46 new books were added the library’s collection through the generosity of our community. “We a variety of titles and different interests adopted such as The […]
Jensen ordered to pay $274,000, serve probation Cynthia R. Jensen, 56, of Kingston, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in Walworth County Circuit Court in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, on Jan. 10. The former general manager of Rock Valley Publishing, Southern Lakes Newspapers and Southern Lakes Publishing made a […]
Harlem-Roscoe FD photo The Herald Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters delivered multiple presents to 60 children in 23 families that needed a little help this holiday season. A complete holiday meal, as well as many staples were also included. Fire Chief Don Shoevlin says, “It is a heart-warming feeling to continue a long […]
