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 […]
Friends of Welty Environmental Center received a $10,000 DuPont’s Clear Into the Future grant, to support prairie restoration work in Big Hill Park. Welty is using the funds to bring back goats to graze invasives in the summer and fall, pay for summer field trips, and cover other costs related […]
Iraqi war veteran Mark Stach was playing with his children on the family trampoline, just as he had done many times before; however, this particular time he landed wrong, his tailbone crashing on the metal frame. The fall was enough of a scare to make him decide to take […]
Jean Seegers photo The Herald A Hometown Holiday was celebrated on Dec. 14 in downtown Roscoe. The event was sponsored by the Elev815 and the Village of Roscoe. Members and volunteers of Elev815 gathered near the Christmas tree at Harlem Roscoe Fire Dept. for a group picture.
Kick it off at Wander at the Wetland on Feb. 6 Natural Land Institute (NLI), an accredited land trust, is a 501(c)3, non-profit conservation organization based in Rockford, Ill. and owns the Carl & Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve , 3190 W. Rockton Road, in Rockton, Ill. Nygren Wetland is the […]