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There are five stages to building a sports program. First, you need to get organized. Then, you want to be competitive, then Dangerous, then a contender until finally you reach the level of champion. The Orangeville Bronco volleyball team, under first year coach Stephanie Riedel, has now officially reached the level of "dangerous" following their 25-8, 25-12 dismantling of the South Beloit Sobos. The Sobo match was one that, in years past, the Broncos would win, but not nearly in as impressive...
It wasn't easy, but the Aquin Bulldogs made it through every opponent in the NUIC North unscathed with their hard fought 18-25, 25-15, 25-19 victory Tuesday night over Pearl City at home. Early on, it was the Wolves who looked like the top ranked team in the area as Savanah Brandt was hammering away at the net, and also frustrating Aquin with an assortment of dink serves they couldn't handle as Pearl City rallied from an early 14-10 deficit to take a late lead, then extended it and pulled away...
The Stockton Blackhawks were out in front of Milledgeville at the Missiles house in game one of their non-conference match by a 24-19 score, and the story of the night to that point had been the play of freshman Madalyn Mammoser who was ruling the middle of the net for the Blackhawks. She already had four kills, and thought of a headline "Mammo Owns The Middle" were already formulating when all of a sudden, she went up to try and block a kill attempt by the Missiles, but as she came down her...
Several teams have come into Lanark thinking they were a decent serve-receive team ... until they got riddled by the Eastland Cougars. And while several players had strong games for Eastland, it was the serving streaks of Annika Myre that carried the load and propelled the Cougars to the 25-22, 21-25, 25-15 non-conference victory at home. "Eastland is notorious for having great servers," said Panther head coach Sue Amendt. "But I'm not sure what it was about Myre's serves, maybe the way she runs...
It was supposed to be a challenge, and for a while it was until a pair of special teams plays helped the Panthers establish dominance, and an injury ended any chances Fulton had of being able to compete in a 54-7 drubbing that was not as lopsided as the score. Fulton found out the hard way what everyone else has been learning about the Panther defense ... it's pretty damn good as the Steamers went three and out on their opening possession. Lena-Winslow countered on their third play from...
The Orangeville Broncos had little trouble in blowing past the South Beloit Sobos with a 57-24 win on Homecoming, but there weren't many smiles when it was over. After exploding for a 40-8 halftime lead, Orangeville had the chance to put the game away with a running clock, but never did it – giving up a pair of Sobo touchdowns in the second half to put a damper on their overall performance. "It's tougher being the team everyone is shooting for," said Joey Thomm. "Everyone is going to give us the...
Dan; By any chance was Bucky in Winslow in July? This is what I found on my gazing ball. I think it was stray cats. Have a great day! Sue Gerloff Editor; Last November the most important and highly contested election took place. The Presidential election with debates, town hall meetings, campaign rallies, political tv interviews and campaign ad's, much of the same on radio, yard signs and everywhere else one could hear or read what the election was about between the two candidates for our highest office. The November 3rd 2020 election was so...
Sophia Bayer Named To BJU Lyric Choir Bob Jones University recently named Sophia Bayer of Lena to the Lyric Choir, BJU's all-women music ensemble. Bayer is a Sophomore majoring in Visual Studies. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester and are open to both music and non-music majors. The Lyric Choir, directed by Laura Brundage, gives two major performances each year. This academic year, the group will perform a concert on December 8 and a spring concert on April 28. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University...
Village Voices got a hold of an internal memo regarding the financial situation surrounding Walnut Acres and the Stephenson County Board. And while there are plenty of things that could be said as the debate continues over whether or not to sell the facility – the details within the memo – from Stephanie Helms, Treasurer for the Nursing Home, speaks for itself. I need to alert you to the fact that the SNC (Stephenson Nursing Center) checking account cannot cover the amount due. In order to cov...
The Lena Historical Society will have their annual dinner and program on Wednesday, October 6, at 6:00 pm in the Lena Community Center located at 497 Lions Drive. Mr. John Day will present the program, “The Mysteries of Kellogg Grove”. This is the site of two battles of the Blackhawk War. Mr. Day is a member of the Northwest Illinois Green Team and is a retired Chicago police detective. He lives in rural Stockton where he has restored a large portion of his property to native grassland and re-forested another portion. Tickets for the event are...
The Aquin Bulldogs responded to their first loss in a long time with a strong effort Saturday as they defeated the visiting West Central Heat 42-0 in Freeport. The Bulldogs scored on their first six possessions on offense to put the game away early as the defense held strong and posted the shutout as well. The Heat got the ball first and, in a sign of things to come, on the first play the snap sailed high above quarterback Devin Shaw's head and resulted in a 23-yard loss. Aquin fared much better on its first possession as they drove 55 yards in...
Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution. REASONS WHY FARM TRUCKS ARE NEVER STOLEN They have a range of about 20 miles before they overheat, break down or run out of gas. Only the owner knows how to operate the door to get in or out. It is difficult to drive fast with all the fencing tools, grease rags, ropes, chains, buckets, boots and loose papers in the cab. The dog on the toolbox looks mean. The large round bale in the back makes it hard to see if you're being...
“Wow hun, your mustache is really gray,” my wife said one night at dinner. “You know they make that ‘Just for Men’ stuff and you could color it.” “No, I am not coloring anything, tucking anything, snipping anything, or tattooing anything – I am who I am – period.” “Okay, suit yourself, but … it is really gray – I mean there is no color left in it. Have you ever thought of shaving it off?” “I shaved it off once when I was in High School, and my girlfriend at the time immediately asked me to...
On 9/18/21 at approximately 3:54, the Jo Daviess County dispatch center received a report of a traffic accident in the area of the railroad crossing near N. Stagecoach Trail and North Street in Nora. Upon arrival, deputies learned that Jessica L. Voss, 36 of Freeport, was operating a white 2018 Chevy SUV eastbound on Stagecoach Trail when she attempted to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Voss left the pavement to the left and struck the railroad crossing signal, knocking it over. Voss’ vehicle then came to rest just south of the railroad t...
Highland Community College Lifelong Learning October courses include Car Maintenance Skills for Everyone, Decorative Tray, The History of the Stephenson County Fair, and the Korean War. In-person courses require social distancing and wearing a mask. Due to the COVID-19 guidance, in-person classes are subject to change. Visit highland.edu/hcc-advisory for updates. Others have the option for Zoom™. To register online and view the complete Lifelong Learning schedule, visit highland.edu/lifelong. For more information, call 815-599-3403. Introductio...
Freeport Eugene “Gene” L. Broge, 94 Eugene “Gene” L. Broge age 94, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 21, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1927, in Waddams Grove to Clifford and Bessie (Tieman) Broge. He married Ursie Price on May 9, 1954, in Nora, IL at Nora Community Church. He was a lifetime farmer, starting in Winslow, IL, at his family farm until he purchased land outside of Nora to start his own. He enjoyed carpentry, spending time with family, playing euchre, fishing, reading and was an avid sports... Full story
The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 to those donating for a ticket. Over $21,000 is paid out to ticket holders during the drawing year. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket remains in the drawing each day for the entire year, no matter how often it may be drawn. Sponsoring organizations from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson County include: Caring Community of Elizabeth, Dakota Athletic Boosters, East Dubuque Music Boosters, E...
The Fulton Steamers and Galena Lady Pirates came out on top at the NUIC Conference Golf Tournament held on the North Course of the Galena Territory last Wednesday. Final team scores for the Boys were: 1. Fulton 352 2. Eastland/Mville 361 3. RR/SM 362 4. East Dubuque 384 5. Galena 386 6. Amboy 390 7. Stockton 395 8. Dakota 401 9. Aquin 412 10. Pec/Durand 439 11. PC/LW 442 12. Forreston 461 13. West Carroll 569 14. Polo 606 15. Warren 638 The competitors were separated by their performances...
It was a nail-biting showdown in the shavings-filled swine ring at the Stephenson County Fair on Saturday, July 31 as ten 4-H youth battled for the title of Stephenson County Master Showman. This highly competitive contest is organized by the Stephenson County Farm Bureau Young Leaders and University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County 4-H. 4-H Youth ages 14-18 demonstrated their showmanship skills with three different livestock species: beef, sheep and swine. Participants either showed...
Is there anything more capitalist than a peanut with a top hat, cane and monocle, selling you other peanuts to eat? I can relate to Alice in Wonderland. She just keeps randomly eating and drinking with the hope that it might magically solve her problems. In a thousand years, archeologists will dig up tanning beds and think we fried people as punishment. Teenagers should be required to read a book for every ten selfies they take. I have a joke about your girlfriend's podcast, but it's long and boring, and nobody wants to hear it except your...
The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in obtaining information regarding the disappearance and death of Laura A. Kowal of Galena, IL. Laura A. Kowal, 57, was reported missing/endangered on Friday, August 7, 2020 and was last seen at about noon on that day near her residence outside of Galena, IL. Her vehicle, a 2016 white Honda pilot, was recovered from Warsaw, IL on August 9, 2020 and her body was recovered that same day from the Mississippi River near Canton, MO. Any...
The Scales Mound FFA and ag classes have had a busy start to September kicking off the year with our first blood drive on September 16. The Red Cross was able to collect 57 units of blood product to help with their needs and provide an excellent base for the senior scholarship. That same evening, 35 students gathered for a back to school fun night complete with water balloon fight and water gun kickball. On September 7, Staff Sergeant Jeff Williams presented to all of the ag classes during the...
Highland Community College Theatre Arts program presents "The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script" with live, in-person performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, Friday, Oct. 8. and Saturday, Oct. 9 in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City, Rd., Freeport, Ill. Broadcast from New York's Mercury Theatre in 1938, the infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced of an actual alien invasion of earth was taking place. Adapted by Howa...
The Northwestern Illinois Forage and Grassland Council has announced dates for their upcoming hay and straw auctions to be held in Orangeville, Illinois. The Council has sponsored these auctions for over 25 years. The first auction will be Saturday, October 9 starting at 11 am at the Boco Mini-Mart adjacent to Route 26. Subsequent auctions will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month continuing through April. COVID-19 guidelines need to be followed. Individuals attending need to have a mask and 6-foot social distancing must be followe...
