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By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – It’s been 13 years since Hononegah High School’s iconic “marshmallow” was erected. The 59,400 square foot air-filled domed field-house has been home to hundreds of special events, physical education classes, athletic games and tournaments. All that changed Tuesday evening, Dec. 29. Over a three […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Talcott Library Children’s Librarian Marianne Stenzel retired at the end of the year. She has been at Talcott Library for over 18 years. Stenzel’s has left a legacy that lives on in many ways. First and foremost is the Adopt a Book campaign that […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKFORD – On Tuesday, Dec. 9, teachers, and staff at Ledgewood Elementary School gathered in one of the empty classrooms to begin assembling toiletry bags. Each Christmas season, the faculty and staff designate a group in the area that is in need of assistance. This year […]
During the rush and preparation for the 2015 Holiday Season, as more and more decorations and lights appear throughout the district, one particular decoration holds a very important meaning – the wreaths that decorate the Fire Stations are lit with red light bulbs at the beginning of the holiday season. […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Hononegah High School Senior Fernie Silva will be on the wrestling team at Notre Dame College of Ohio next fall. On Monday, Nov. 30, Silva, seated between his parents Jennifer and Manny Silva, signed a National Letter of Intent for wrestling at Notre Dame […]
SOUTH BELOIT – After analyzing the workload reports from last year, Santa felt more scout elves were needed to manage his naughty and nice list. The elves suggested having representatives in libraries across the country. A presence in libraries would allow them to find children of all ages. Many, many […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Santa arrived in Rockton on Friday night to the Advia Credit Union as little ones shared Christmas wishes. This event kicked off the Rockton Christmas walk. Families chose a favorite breakfast spot to start Saturday off on the right track. At the American Center […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – For the fifth year in a row, there will be no increase in property tax for Roscoe residents. At the Dec. 1, Village meeting, trustees approved the Appropriation Ordinance for 2016. A portion of the budget will be used for consulting services for the […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Roscoe’s annual Christmas parade and party at Village Hall got underway Saturday evening, Nov. 28. The colorful parade down Main Street featured several floats, scout troops and, of course, Santa and his reindeer. Santa rode in his sleigh, pulled by Harlem-Roscoe Firemen dressed as […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – There is a quote on the wall in Jason Brunke’s classroom at Hononegah High School that reads “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It.” The quote is attributed to Peter Drucker, American management consultant, educator and author. Students in the […]
