ROCKTON FD PHOTO The Herald The Rockton Fire Protection District received a $1,000.00 grant award from Illinois American Water. Over 90 Illinois fire departments received grant awards totaling over $88,000. Monies received will be allocated toward the purchase of a multi gas detection device. The fire district and community is […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Each year, Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11. The date commemorates the signing of the armistice ending World War I. Formerly known as Armistice Day, the name was changed to Veterans Day and was designated a national holiday in 1938. The special day is set […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Every year students at Whitman Post Elementary and Rockton Grade School take part in a “Fun Run,” which is set to raise money for the PTO. This opens doors for teachers to apply for grants to purchase flexible seating, new novels or other items or experiences […]
Remembering the late Johanna Koslofski By Jean Seegers REPORTER Johanna Koslofski was a well-known face in the Stateline area. She and her husband Jerry and their two sons moved to from Decatur, Ill, to Rockford in the early 1970’s. While living in Rockford, she worked for Whitehead Realtors. The family […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER The sights and sounds of children laughing and playing on the brand new playground equipment at Chicory Ridge Park was music to the ears of hundreds of families living in the family-oriented subdivision. It was a long time coming. Homeowners have been petitioning for a place […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER “The Great Gatsby” was the theme of this year’s annual Stateline Chamber Casino Night. Friday, Nov. 1. Members and guests took a page right out of the Roaring 20’s. The ladies piled on the sequins and pearls and glitz as befitting a “flapper” of the time. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Hononegah High School seniors Sydney Webb and Hannah Pickard shared their experiences at Girls State with sponsors the Walter Graham American Legion Post 332 Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday evening, Oct. 17. Girls State is a weeklong leadership training that was held at Eastern IL. University in […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Ghosts, goblins, Spiderman, witches, clowns, sharks and men from outer space were some of the Halloween costumes spotted on the grounds of Roscoe United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 20. Under bright, sunny skies large crowds poured in to an event full of fun options for […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Hononegah Indians are guaranteed a position in the upcoming Class 7A State Tournament and that is the direct result of Friday night’s win over the Auburn Knights 57-34. Prior to the Friday night victory, the outlook was still good that the Indians would indeed get […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Volunteers are the heart of every city, town and community. Honoring the work of these groups, organizations and clubs and featuring what each has to offer was the focus of a first time event on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Stateline Nonprofit Night. Organized by the […]