STATELINE – Harlem-Roscoe Fire Battalion Chief Jay Alms says, “Harlem-Roscoe Fire has celebrated EMS Week for years with a cookout and recognition of their EMS personnel. This year along with the cookout, the firefighter’s training for the night was a Helicopter Safety Class with React Helicopter landing on the back lot. […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Gabrielle Ainsworth will be a member of the Augustana College swimming team next fall. On Thursday, May 5, the Hononegah senior signed a national letter of intent. Ainsworth has been a member of the HHS varsity swimming team for four years. She has been […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – Roscoe resident Doug Scott was recognized at the Harlem High School Vet Project’s “2016 Gala” May 14. Scott was born and raised in Elgin, Ill. He has a pretty clear memory of his time in the Navy. He served as a dive-bomber […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter ROCKTON – The Hononegah Indians Boys’ Baseball team is nearing the kick-off point for the Class 4A State Tournament and they are finding themselves still playing at a high level. Over the past week of play, the Indians were challenged, but came out victorious in each […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – May Day was celebrated in style as 76 ladies enjoyed a Sunday lunch and fashion show at Tuscan Grill, 5506 Clayton Circle in Roscoe. Wearing the newest spring fashions featuring glam, glitter and lots of color, Amy McCormick, Beth Gliebe, Anita Cosgriff, Heather Trent,and […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Keegan Powers has been a varsity letter winner all four years at Hononegah High School. On May 4, seated between his parents Doug and Jodi Powers, he signed a letter of intent to wrestle at Ellsworth Community College. Ellsworth is located in Iowa Falls, […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Drawings, sketches, three-dimensional swords, shields, dragons, castles, and masks, were among thousands of pieces of artwork created by 500 students; each carrying a medieval theme. Parents, teachers, school staff and the public poured into Whitman Post Elementary School on Thursday evening, May 5 […]
ROSCOE – On Tuesday May 3, Stateline Chamber members from all around the Stateline area met at Loves Park Motor Sports new Roscoe location to welcome them to the area, and as the newest member of the Chamber. When talking about the move, Brandon Jack, the store’s General Manager, said: […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – South Beloiters who use the City Park may have to wait a bit longer for upgrades to park facilities. The city council had quite a bit of discussion at its May 2 city council meeting on agenda items dealing with the subject. […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Kinnikinnick School held their Fine Arts Festival on Thursday evening, May 5. Fourth and fifth grade students proudly showed their works of art to proud parents and friends. Under the direction of Art teacher Brooke LaBuy, the fourth grade art project featured Picasso with […]