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Rockton Yeti Fest welcomes record crowds Yeti Fest which is billed as “A festival where the abominable snow people of Rockton and their friends come out to enjoy come out to enjoy a mixture of winter related activities and is a celebration of all things winter; mainly revolving around Yetis.” […]
MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTOS The Journal The Yeti visited with kids of all ages during the four day event which ran from Jan. 30-Feb. 2. Pictured with the Yeti are: Five-year-old Jude Rockwell of Rockford, Three year old Raelynn Tabb of Rockton and four-year-old Josie Rockwell of Rockford.
Machesney Park hires company to search for delinquent dollars By Bob Balgemann REPORTER It has worked for the cities of Rockford and Belvidere, to the tune of more than $140,000. And now the village of Machesney Park is hoping for the some success. Azavar Government Solutions Inc., out of Chicago, […]
Harlem cheer 9th at state; bowlers, wrestlers advance to sectionals By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Saturday was yet another day of celebration for Harlem athletics. The competitive cheer squad, under head coach Rebecca Doxtater, advanced to Saturday’s final round for the first time in school history and came home with a […]
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Journal The Harlem competitive cheer squad, under head coach Rebecca Doxtater, advanced to Saturday’s final round for the first time in school history and came home with a ninth place finish.
Park District Board of Commissioners President Ian Linnabary receives Top Commissioner Award from Illinois Association of Park Districts Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners President Ian Linnabary received one of the top awards last week at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)/Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) annual conference […]
Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners President Ian Linnabary received Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award.
Loves Park council honors ‘Catholic Schools Week’ By Margaret Downing Reporter At the Jan. 14 Loves Park City Council meeting, Mayor Greg Jury read a proclamation celebrating Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 27 through Feb. 2) as St. Bridget’s student council members, church members, and others attended. As noted by Jury, […]
Shown Jan. 14 at Loves Park City Hall are St. Bridget council members Maggie, Isabella, Nicole, and Hannah. Other student council members, Tessa and Zach were not able to attend. Back row from left are: St. Bridget member Lisa Maryott, Father Browning, Mayor Greg Jury, and Alderman Mark Peterson.
Check out all the toys! Student Council annual toy drive was another success. HHS students and staff donated enough money to buy all of this. Harlem Township, high school longtime partners in toy drive By Bob Balgemann Reporter Hundreds of children have had a joyful Christmas over the years thanks […]
