Articles from the October 28, 2020 edition
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State Rep's Report
The way the citizens of Illinois have been inundated these days with paid advertising, you would almost be led to believe that Illinois Democrats have not had unfettered power over our State...
Wingert Named Fair Board Secretary
Thursday, October 22, marked the Stephenson County Fair Association's (SCFA) Annual Board Meeting where new members were voted onto the SCFA Board of Directors. Congratulations to Terry Wingert of...
Tree Of Love Fundraiser
The Midwest Medical Center Auxiliary will once again sponsor their Tree of Love Fundraiser to honor loved ones during the Christmas holiday. This is the perfect way to pay tribute to loved ones while...
Preacher's Piece
Don't be upset that rose bushes have thorns; rejoice that thorn bushes have roses. As we approach the election on November 3, I’ve been emphasizing intercessory prayer. I don't know why prayer...
Point To Ponder
I’ve got a question – if you have ever seen the movie, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” what is your favorite scene from that movie? There’s a reason why I ask, but I’ll get back to it...
Compassionate Packers
By Mrs. Maurer and Mrs. Campbell Orangeville Elementary It has been about a month since the fire at the Johannsen/Robey household. The Orangeville community has rallied to support Alisha Johannsen...
Obituaries
Stockton Linzy Marie Friedlein, 19 Linzy Marie Friedlein, age 19 of Stockton, IL, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born May 30, 2001 to Damon and Aimee (Wise) Friedlein. She graduated from Stockton High School with the class of 2019... Full story
The Lighter Side
John Travolta tested negative for coronavirus last night. Turns out it was just Saturday night fever. The World Health Organization has announced that dogs cannot contract Covid-19. Dogs previously...
Lady Cougars Qualify For Sectional
A strong argument could be made that having to repeatedly compete on such a grueling course as the one at Lake Carroll paid big dividends as the Lady Cougars of Eastland qualified for the IHSA...
HCC November Lifelong Learning Schedule
Highland Community College Lifelong Learning November courses include Tips for Writing Simple Wills, Powers of Attorney for Health Care or Property, Wire Wrap a Pendant, and The History of the Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1942) at HCC and...
Happy 50th Winslow Park District
The Winslow Township Park District quietly celebrated 50 years. The president recently listed for the board accomplishments for the year 2020. Most of us think that not much could be accomplished in...
Exploring Dairy Industry
This week was an exciting one for the 7th grade Ag Explore students at Stockton Middle School. They started out the week by learning about the dairy industry and the products that come from this...
Courthouse Limits Entry
On October 21, presiding judge Michael P. Bald has announced that starting Thursday, October 22, 2020, the Stephenson County Courthouse will be instituting new restrictions as a result of the recent increase in cases of COVID-19 within the...
A Haunting We Did Go
Submissions came in, and we must say there were some very impressive Halloween displays that we saw throughout the region – which sparked an idea. Thanks to the sponsorship of Three Headed Monster...