Articles from the September 30, 2020 edition
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LBPA Yard of the Month
Sometimes subtle reminders of summer blend with bold colors of fall to complete an overall perfect picture. Such is the case with the yard of Brian and Pat Mauer, 708 Virgina, Lena. The couple began...
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The Lighter Side
I just thought of a cool practical joke ... go out and buy a Dollar Store skeleton for Halloween and bury it in a shallow grave under your new deck. In about 30 years it will really be funny when the...
The Fair Tax Debate
A friend had the proposal below sent to them, and asked for a reply because they were confused regarding the Fair Tax Amendment that is on the ballot. So ... we felt the debate was worthy of being in...
Preacher's Piece
Love is probably one of the most misused words in the English vocabulary. It can have many different meanings. Someone will say: “I love your sweater.” Or, “I love pizza.” Or, “I love to...
Point To Ponder
It’s True, I confess, I am a Sneaky Pete. Now, I realize that most – if not all of you – have no idea what it is I’m talking about, so let me explain. You see, while growing up in Northwest In...
Obituaries
Stockton Dale R. Larsen, 73 Dale R. Larsen, age 73, of Stockton, IL went on to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020 after a three year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born December 29, 1946 in Lena, IL to the late William and... Full story
NWILDD September 2020 Winners
The Daily Drawing (a cooperative fundraiser) is a drawing for 366 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020 to those donating for a ticket. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket...
Reopening The Lanark Public Library
The Board of Trustees would like to thank the community for their understanding and support as we navigate the challenges related to COVID-19. Health and safety is our top priority as we develop our reopening plans. LPL will be reopening Tuesday,...
Here Comes The Sun
Residents have seen the large solar array being constructed just outside of town on Cedarville Road, but few knew who was doing it, or what sparked the project. The short answer is – the School...
Helms Named CEO
The Board of Directors of The State Bank of Pearl City is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott H. Helms to President and CEO of The State Bank of Pearl City, effective April 1, 2020. The son of...
Area Golf Standings
Boys NUIC Golf Standings Dakota 11 – 0 Eastland 10 – 2 Stockton 8 – 2 Galena 7 – 2 E. Dubuque 6 – 3 Aquin 7 – 4 Amboy 6 – 4 RR/SM 6 – 7 Du/Pec 4 – 8 Forreston 2 – 9 LW/PC 1 – 8...
Frank Named ARSB Scales Mound Manager
Apple River State Bank announced the appointment of Sandy Frank as manager of the bank's Scales Mound office. "We are pleased to have Sandy manage our Scales Mound office," said Joel Holland, the...
Chesney Receives "Friend of Agriculture" Award
State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was among the Illinois Farm Bureau's honorees for his 100% pro-agriculture voting record during his first full term in the Illinois House of...
Area Golf Scores
Boys Eastland 177 Andy Anderson – 37, Treyton Selman – 44, Kellen Henze – 45, Noah Newstrand – 51 = 177 Stockton 199 Dustin Oppold – 48, Mitchel Coffey – 49, Bryce Smith – 51, Jared...
