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Frenchman’s Frolic – a Rendezvous at Macktown

Frenchman’s Frolic – a Rendezvous at Macktown

By Jean Seegers – REPORTER During the 1700 and 1800s, business was booming along the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers near the area that became known as Macktown. French fur traders and voyagers traveled in canoes piled high with beads, trinkets, clothing and weapons to barter with Native Americans in exchange […]

 
 

Stateline Chamber Hosts Program on Detecting, Preventing Identity Theft

Stateline Chamber Hosts Program on Detecting, Preventing Identity Theft

By Jean Seegers – REPORTER Identity theft is becoming increasingly common in today’s world. Even so, there is much that can be done to prevent the problem from occurring. Stateline Chamber hosted a seminar for members on Sept. 29, at North Pointe Wellness Center intended to help individuals and businesses […]

 
 

Hundreds Take First Step to Block Building of Railroad

By Marianne Mueller – REPORTER An estimated 500 people entered the doors of the Rockton Township on Monday evening, Oct. 3. Two separate meetings were held to accommodate everyone and those who remained outside until the first of the meetings was finished. Many held signs reading, “No eminent domain for […]

 
 

Consultants Help South Beloit ‘Match Retailers with Communities’

By Margaret Downing – REPORTER At the Oct. 3 South Beloit City Council meeting, Commissioners heard from representatives of Buxton Analytics Platform of Fort Worth, Texas. The City of South Beloit hired Buxton earlier this year (at $50,000 over a three-year period) to assist in drawing business to the area. […]

 
 

Stateline Chamber Sponsors Golf Play Day at Ledges Golf Course

Stateline Chamber Sponsors Golf Play Day at Ledges Golf Course

By Jean Seegers REPORTER Stateline Chamber Golf Play Day had a change of venue this year. The Ledges Golf Course in Roscoe stepped up to provide a day of fun and networking for approximately 103 enthusiastic golfers Sept. 16. Under a bright blue sky, golfers got off to a shot-gun start at […]

 
 

Indians Hold Ground and Stay One Game Back

Indians Hold Ground and Stay One Game Back

By Chris Johnson, REPORTER The Hononegah Indians battle for the NIC-10 Title remains alive, courtesy of a 35-27 win over the Belvidere Bucs on Friday night, Sept 23. With that win, Hononegah moved to 4-1 for the season and remain one game out of first place, behind Rockford Boylan. The […]

 
 

Rockford Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Firearm Offenses

A Rockford man was sentenced in Federal Court last week by U.S. District Court Judge Philip G. Reinhard, for his role in a conspiracy to receive, possess, conceal, store, sell and dispose of stolen firearms and ammunition and other firearms offenses. The defendant, Teovanni Cunningham, 31, of Rockford, Ill., was […]

 
 

Walk Raises $68,000 to Fight Battle Against Alzheimer’s

Walk Raises $68,000 to Fight Battle Against Alzheimer’s

By Marianne Mueller, REPORTER Hundreds prepared to walk two miles in hopes that one day a cure will be found for Alzheimer’s disease. Some walked in memory of someone who has passed away from Alzheimer’s. Others walked in honor of someone who is living with the disease. Special photographs, t-shirts […]

 
 

Nellie’s Barn Sale set for Oct. 7 – 8 in Roscoe

Nellie’s Barn Sale set for Oct. 7 – 8 in Roscoe

Nellie’s Barn Sale, celebrating their 12th year, has been named one of the “Best Fall Flea & Tent Events” in the current issue of Romantic Country magazine, published by Athlon Sports Communications. The annual two day market, tagged as a “Vintage Extravaganza,” is located once again at 10985 Main St. […]

 
 

Hononegah girls swimming off to a good start

Hononegah girls swimming off to a good start

The Hononegah Indian girls had a busy week in the pool. On Tuesday they finished 4th at the 42nd Annual Mermaid Relays hosted by Rockford East High School. All of the Indians relay teams placed in the top 6 led by with 3rd place finishes in the 200 Yard Medley  […]

 
 
 
 
 
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