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Once again they made their fans have to change batteries in the pacemakers, but after some critical halftime adjustments the Scales Mound Hornets knocked off the Pecatonica Indians to advance into the Class 1A Sweet Sixteen for the first time in school history 60-57. Both teams made drives to the basket off the dribble in the first quarter – which basically served as an opportunity to see who should be guarding who as they were both playing man to man defense. Neither team took control as they w...
During the first quarter of the Pecatonica Sectional Championship, the Sterling Newman Cheerleaders began to get their crowd up doing a cheer. No sooner did they begin, then they were completely drowned out by the entire Scales Mound side in green screaming, "We Are ... S.M.!" "Ok, they might have a good cheering section," the students from Polo said to each other behind me, "But Scales Mound is for real – they are loud!" The running joke is that when the Hornets are in the state tournament ...
Join Grant McCarty, University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, for Totally Tomatoes, Perfect Peppers on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building, HWY 20 W. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $5 fee to attend this program and pre-registration is required as seating is limited. To register or for more information please call the Jo Daviess County Extension Office at 815-858-2273 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw. With the...
The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would reimburse public school teachers for tuition and mandatory fees paid to a public institution of higher education. The measure is intended to promote the retention of teachers, but Republicans said it would skew toward the benefit of wealthy students whose parents paid for their education. In a 70-42 vote, with no Republican support, the House passed House Bill 4139, which would require the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to establish a...
This spring, cultivate wellness in your youth and empower them to move more and gain important life skills in the kitchen. University of Illinois Extension & 4-H is offering a fun opportunity to build confidence and healthy habits with the April I MADE That cooking kit. The kits will encourage youth to develop healthy habits, foster relationships, and learn to navigate the kitchen. This month youth will learn how to make a variety of quick breads, including drop biscuits, loaf bread, cornbread,...
The last few days we’ve had some excitement here at good ole’ Martintown Community Church (MCC) in Martintown Wisconsin. The eyes of the world have been on Russia and the Ukraine. For some deranged reason, Vladimir Putin decided he needed to invade Ukraine and attempt to start World War III. I’ve chronicled below, a string of letters I sent out to our Congregation this past week. (It’s a sensitive situation over there, and with social media being a global phenomenon, I’ve changed the name of t...
Submissions are now being accepted for the annual Prairie Wind art and literary magazine. Prairie Wind is a collection of original poetry, prose, visual art, and recorded music contributed by students, staff, alumni, and other members of the Highland Community. It is published in May of each year. The electronic submission form and guidelines are available at highland.edu/prairiewind The submission deadline is March 11. There is a limit of five pieces from each submitter. The magazine has been published annually since 1992 under the auspices...
Undoubtedly, the best comment about food that tastes bad came from George W. Bush when he said,” I don’t like broccoli, I’ve never liked broccoli, I’m President of the United States and I don’t have to eat broccoli ever again!” It was direct, to the point, and carried a ton of weight behind hit. Unfortunately, I’ve never held that kind of power - although I have uttered many comments about the food people have tried to force down my throat. My first one as a kid, or so I have been told, was whe...
Winslow Clifford “Tip” F. Reuber, 100 Clifford “Tip” F. Reuber age 100, of rural Winslow, IL passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Aster Retirement Community of Monroe, WI. He was born at his parent’s home in Dakota, IL on March 17, 1921, the son of Charlie and Helen (Bartelt) Reuber. He married Corabelle J. Ellis on October 28, 1942, at the home of her parents, which was part of the J. Lincoln Homestead established in 1844. A lifelong resident of Stephenson County he farmed with his wife since 1951. Clifford retired from farming i... Full story
"You never know where 4-H might take you," says Stephenson County 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator Brenda Heimann. "Our very own Michelle Marck, of Freeport, had a once in a lifetime experience this past November when she was selected to be a representative at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia." Michelle was one of ten 4-H youth from Illinois that attended the 100th National Conference from November 26 – 30. During her time at the national conference for youth l...
Brian Stewart – State Senator State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) issued a public statement in response to the March 2 announcement by federal officials of a 22-count indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan of Chicago on public corruption charges. "Is it any surprise Illinoisans have such little faith in their state government leaders? One more case of one more former public official betraying the public trust," Stewart said. "It is unfortunate that despite our best efforts, we h...
If our cats could talk ... I “meowed” until my human woke up. I didn’t need anything, I just felt like being annoying. Yes, I know I got hair all over the couch. It’s called “Fur”niture isn’t it? Wow, this is a full-bodied Bordeaux with plum, mulberry, and dark cherry notes. It should make a cool stain on the carpet. And this photo is when I jumped up on the dresser and barfed on his wallet. You’ll crash on the couch, you’ll nap on the stairs. You’ll conk out on cabinets, carpets, and chairs. You’ll snooze near your human, all over the p...
Highland Community College, announces a call for entries for the 50th Annual District High School Juried Art Exhibit. Works are due online by March 17. Submission directions can be found athighland.edu/gallery. The juried art exhibit is designed to recognize high school artists in northwest Illinois and celebrate their visual contributions to the community. Artwork will be on display virtually with winning selections also on display at the Highland Gallery on campus. "Highland Gallery has been...
CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM Ella Lune, Brimfield (6-0, Sr., F/G) 106 Amiah Hargrove, Christopher (6-2, Soph., F) 98 Grace Nelson, Altamont (5-9, Soph., PG) 97 Katie Baker, Serena (5-6, Sr., PG) 80 Alayna Kraus, Okawville (5-6, Soph., PG/SG) 57 CLASS 1A SECOND TEAM Sydney Richards, Neoga (6-0, Jr., G/F) 49 Shelby Bowman, Biggsville West Central (5-6, Soph., PG) 35 Gracie Furlong, Galena (5-9, Fr., G) 30 Riley Guy, Effingham St. Anthony (5-8, Sr., G) 29 Gracie Heckert, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City (5-10, Jr., G) 29 CLASS 1A HONORABLE MENTION (20 TOTAL;...
Hayden Fox, a native of Stockton, graduate of Stockton High School, and former star for the Warren/Stockton High School baseball team, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team again during the 2022 season, which begins this week. Fox, a senior at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in general business & marketing. He was in the Bullpen last season where he made seven appearances for Whitewater and put in 7 2/3 innings of work. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball...
The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association (NIFA) will welcome Paul Bane, IDNR District Forester, at their annual dinner meeting on Tuesday, March 29th, at 7 pm at the Mount Carroll Church of God. For the benefit of woodland owners, Mr. Bane will discuss the advantages and requirements of an IDNR-approved Forest Management Plan. His presentation will review the Illinois Forestry Development Act in reference to these plans. He will also cover what a plan can do to achieve landowner goals,...
Area high school students with an interest in animals, plants, technology, or mechanics are invited to experience Highland Agriculture by attending one of two open house events held on campus. The open houses will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 and Friday, April 8, with workshops covering Agriculture Technology, Crop and Soil Science, Horticulture, Animal Science, and Agribusiness. In addition to the hands-on workshops, students will take a campus tour, learn about registration and scholarships, and hear from agriculture...
The University of Illinois Extension / 4-H & the Children’s Hand-On Museum (CHOM) have teamed up to bring Stephenson County youth, ages 4-12 a fun-filled after school hour of arts & crafts. On March 17th, from 4-5 p.m. we will be learning paper quilling & mosaic art at the CHOM. If your child has a passion for crafting and learning new techniques this will be a perfect setting for them to learn more! This event will be held at the Children’s Hands – On Museum, 1233 W. Galena Ave. Freeport, IL. This is a free event for all youth, no 4-H membersh...
Pectonica Sectional Championship Scales Mound 62 Sterling Newman. 49 Chicago Marshall Sectional Championship Chicago Marshall 65 Chicago Austin 48 White Hall Sectional Championship Liberty 39 Jacksonville Routt 28 Abingdon Sectional Championship Augusta Southeastern 43 Peoria Christian 34 Watseka Sectional Championship Lexington 43 Decatur St. Theresa 36 Woodland Sectional Championship Yorkville Christian 81 Putnam County 47 Okawville Sectional Championship Steeleville 32 Christopher 31 Effingham Sectional Championship Macon Meridian 82...
