Week of May 8, 2024
Week of May 8, 2024
For reasons that defy explanation, some members of the Freeport City Council just appear incapable of following simple instructions. Anyone who holds a public office, is required to fill out and file with the County Clerk, a Statement of Financial interest – SFI. Simply put, it is where the office holder lets it be known if there might be an issue in which they would have to abstain from voting because they had a financial interest in the matter being voted on. For example, I own a newspaper,...
It is that time of year again where gardeners are itching to begin planting and growing produce and flowers. Whether you are a beginning gardener, or you have years of experience under your belt, some questions may arise throughout the gardening season. If you do have questions don’t worry the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners are here to help you! Beginning May 8, 2024 and continuing through the month of September the Jo Daviess County Master Gardener volunteers will have their help desk open on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – noon. This...
Name: Thomas Age: 1.5 years Breed: Mixed Breed Gender: Male Profile: Hello there! I'm Thomas, a pup with a patriotic past. Found on the 4th of July, I'm named after the great Thomas Jefferson himself! Though my journey began as a stray, I'm eager to embark on a new adventure with a forever family who will cherish me. If you're seeking a playful and affectionate companion, look no further - I'm your guy! Personality: - I'm a playful and sociable guy who adores romping around with my doggy pals....
South Beloit Sectional Tue., May 21 Winner Dakota Regional vs. Winner Orangeville Regional – 4:30 pm Wed., May 22 Winner East Dubuque Regional vs. Winner Durand Regional – 4:30 pm Fri., May 24 Championship – 4:30 pm Durand Regional Mon., May 13 (10) Alden-Hebron at (7) Rockford Lutheran – 4:30 pm Tue., May 14 (2) Durand vs. Winner Game 1 – 4:30 pm (3) Milledgeville vs. (6) South Beloit – 6:30 pm Fri., May 17 Championship – 4:30 pm Dakota Regional Mon., May 13 (9) AFC at (8)...
Forreston Sectional Wed., May 22 Winner RR/SM Regional vs. Winner Fulton Regional – 2:00 pm Winner AFC Regional vs. Winner Lena-Winslow Regional – 4:30 pm Sat., May 25 Championship – 11:00 am Lena-Winslow Regional Mon., May 13 (10) South Beloit at (9) Orangeville – 4:30 pm (11) Alden-Hebron at (7) Rockford Lutheran – 4:30 pm Wed., May 15 (2) Lena-Winslow vs. Winner Game 1 – 4:00 pm (3) Dakota vs. Winner Game 2 – 6:30 pm Sat., May 18 Championship – 10:00 am Fulton Regional Mon.,...
Like other Spring sports, area track teams had to battle the weather and Mother Nature more often than compete against each other, but last week Lena-Winslow's most anticipated meet of the season was able to be held. "There are a lot of really fast teams here today," said Panther head coach Austin Rickles. "Just look at the 4x100, we've got three of the top five state finishers from last year here today." The Galena co-op came in as the favorite, as their combination of East Dubuque, Galena and...
West East Dubuque 8 - 1 18 – 7 Galena 6 - 3 11 – 9 RR/SM 4 - 4 11 – 9 Warren/Stockton 5 - 5 13 – 7 Fulton 4 - 5 11 – 11 West Carroll 0 - 9 0 – 15 North Lena-Winslow 7 - 1 15 – 5 Dakota 4 - 3 9 – 12 Pec/Durand 3 - 2 7 – 6 Pearl City 2 - 5 5 – 10 Orangeville 0 - 5 3 – 15 South Forreston 6-1-1 16-7-1 Amboy 6 - 4 10 – 11 Eastland 3-3-1 9-8-1 Milledgeville 3 - 3 7 – 5 AFC 2 - 5 7 – 10 Polo 3 - 7 4 – 14 Last Week’s Results Dakota 15 Milledgeville 8 East Dubuque 17 Southwestern 5 Galena 8 Potosi/Cassville 7 Fulton 6...
West Fulton 8 – 1 22 – 5 Galena 7 - 2 11 – 7 East Dubuque 6 - 2 10 – 3 SM/RR 4 - 5 4 – 13 Stockton/Warren 2 - 7 5 – 12 West Carroll 0 - 10 0 – 19 North Dakota 8 - 1 19 – 2 Orangeville 6 - 3 18 – 7 Pearl City 5 - 5 13 – 8 Lena-Winslow 4 - 4 9 – 9 Durand 3 - 5 11 – 5 Pecatonica 0 - 8 4 – 14 South Eastland 8 - 2 14 – 5 Amboy 6 - 3 9 – 7 Milledgeville 4 - 3 6 – 9 Forreston 4 - 3 8 – 12 Polo 4 - 6 6 – 12 AFC 0 - 9 3 – 18 Last Week’s Results East Dubuque 6 Fulton 4 Galena 4 Potosi/Cassville 2 Dakota 17...
On May 1, three members of The American Legion, Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193- Jerry Howard, Post 193 Commander; Dale Wohlers, Jo Daviess County Chaplain; and David Glasgow, Post 193 Chaplain, presented certificates recognizing Midwest Medical Center staff for "Outstanding Public Service Benefiting our Community, State, and Nation." Honored by The American Legion with a citation for meritorious service were: Andrew McFadden, CCC-SLP, speech therapist; Julie Soat, PTA, BS, LCMT, physical therapist...
My brother's a (beep). For some reason, Dan made me the subject of his column – complaining about having to live with me for the past year, and talking about how happy he was that my wife and I now have our own home. Well, in the words of Paul Harvey ... "And now, the rest of the story." Living with Dan is no picnic. Yes, I have a habit of coming home after work and taking a nap on the couch. And while, he says I snore, there's no proof of that – but more on that later. The point is, I...
Someone called the other day asking if I had time to come over and chat for a while. We worked out a time and before we hung up I asked him if there was anything in particular he wanted to talk about. He hesitated for a moment and then said, “Yes, my funeral.” I get those kinds of calls every once in a while. People want to get their affairs in order and they figure the best person to talk to is the preacher. When I talked to the gentleman mentioned above, we had a grand old time going back...
As your Senator of the 45th District, I am privileged to be the legislative voice of about 220,000 citizens in Northwest Illinois. I gauge opinions and priorities by reaching out to the public through mailed surveys, town hall meetings, telephone town hall events, conversations at coffee shops and other places where people gather, or by simply stopping by your door for a quick chat. The results of these efforts are three-fold. First, they ensure my constituency is appropriately represented in...
Aquin had planned, and hoped, on continuing to function next year, but the Rockford Diocese had other plans. With only 18 students planning on attending Aquin High School next year, and having run at a deficit for multiple years, the Diocese stepped in and announced at a meeting last Wednesday that Aquin High School was done. In its place, the plan is to still accommodate the Pre-K through 8th grade enrollment in what is being called Aquin Micro Academy. "We thought we would be allowed to...
The Greater Freeport Partnership will host Pretzel City Winefest Saturday, May 11 from noon to 4 pm. Tickets can be purchased online for $25 at greaterfreeport.com/events, the Pretzel City Winefest Facebook page, or on the day of the event. Whether you purchase tickets before the event or at the door, check-in at Hilldale Deli (30 W. Stephenson St.) on the day of the event to receive your Winefest glass, bag, and map of participating downtown boutiques and shopping destinations. Twelve retail locations will be serving wine samples from...
If you mean flipping people off, then yeah, I know how to use Power Point. One of the benefits of not being able to remember things is that you live your life with no regrets. I can really relate to pop art. My knees pop, my elbows pop, my hip pops … Whoever came up with “Visit Your Relatives Day” must be a travel agent for family guilt trips. Some days, the best thing about my job is that my chair spins. My doctor told me to get off the couch, so now I watch tv in bed. I got really lucky the last time I went to the casino … I...
Stockton Emma Grace Emanuelson, 13 Emma Grace Emanuelson, age 13, of Stockton, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home surrounded by her family, on April 30, 2024. Emma was born on April 14, 2011, in Freeport, IL to Tonya (Townsend) Nolan and Eric Emanuelson. She was currently in 7th grade at Stockton Middle School. Mr. Richardson was her favorite teacher. Emma was involved in band and track at school and enjoyed helping her Grandma Sue at the Sidetrack in Apple River, IL. She was the silliest girl, with the best personality and the best... Full story
