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 […]
ROCKTON – The Old Stone Church, 101 E. Union St., Rockton, will host the 2016 Northern Illinois Police Memorial Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. This is the first time in several years that the service has been held outside the city of Rockford. There were 128 […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter LENA – The 2016 spring sports season is about over for the South Beloit Lady Sobos. The playoffs begin in a little over a week and the Lady Sobos are still looking for ways to improve, following a 12-2 loss to the Lena-Winslow Lady Panthers […]