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Many people remember how back in October, the Stephenson County Nursing Center – DBA Walnut Acres – transported many of their residents to a Rockford facility in order to quarantine the wing of the facility in which Covid-19 had broken out. But now the fallout from that outbreak is beginning to take shape. On November 6, the Nursing Center received official notice from the Illinois Department of Public Health that a survey had been conducted into the matter, and showed that the facility "wa...
The statutorily required reorganization meeting of the Stephenson County Board was held on Monday December 7th, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Stephenson County Courthouse in Freeport. During this meeting, William Hadley [R – District E] was reelected to his fifth consecutive term as Chairman by a 20-1 vote. During the nomination process, Board Member Andy Schroeder [R – District G] said “The last two years this Board was faced with many challenges and Mr. Hadley proved that he has the skill, wisdom, and leadership ability to navigate any situation; ev...
I’m not sure how old I was, but many, many years ago, I can remember sitting in our living room watching the local news on television with my parents when the weatherman announced to everyone that their radar had picked up a strange object over the Atlantic Ocean. Now, these were the days of really bad graphics, but they showed us a radar screen with a small black silhouette of Santa in his sleigh being pulled by reindeer. I mean, it was obvious what it was, but the weatherman kept saying, ...
Christmas is weird. What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks? Ten things Jesus never said: 1. You've gone too far to be saved. 2. I'm so disappointed in you. 3. This wouldn't be happening if you were a better Christian. 4. There are some people you don't need to love. 5. Everyone should believe and act the way you do. 6. It's all up to you. 7. There are some people you don't have to forgive. 8. You've missed My will for your life. 9. I've...
As reported in this week's issue of Village Voices, the Stephenson County Nursing Center – Walnut Acres – has been found "deficient" by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and is not only unable to receive any new Medicare or Medicaid payments, but is also facing the possibility of another additional fine. Now, in case you didn't know it, the facility is one of the only publicly owned Nursing Home in the State of Illinois. (We found a total of six when doing research) Let me repeat tha...
Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District annual tree sale is underway for 2021. Each year the District sells bare root tree, evergreen, and shrub seedlings to increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover for wildlife. These plants are for conservation purposes only and shall not be used as ornamentals or for landscaping. Deadline to order is Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (No orders will be accepted after the deadline!) Several new species have been added to...
The story of the Rutherford Refuge begins with a gift. A gift of about 24 acres of land in rural Warren from a loving husband to his dear wife. John and Barbara Rutherford found an ad in the local newspaper in 1989 for a small tract of land along Clear Creek on East Twin Bridges Road. John, being the good husband that he was, promptly bought the land as a gift for Barbara. "My parents saw something here," said Darcy Renkens, John and Barbara's daughter. "I think they realized what a gem this...
Monroe Clinic Orthopedics is celebrating 100 procedures using the latest advancement in joint replacement surgery, the Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology System. "We are thrilled with the outcomes our joint replacement patients have had using the Mako® system," said Orthopedics department manager Christine Nelson. "In comparison to a traditional joint replacement procedure, Mako® patients usually experience less pain and heal more quickly. Celebrating 100 patients enjoying these b...
Lena Robert “Bob” Herman, 78 Robert “Bob” Herman age 78 of Lena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 9,2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 25, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the son of Allen and Esther (Wingert) Herman. Bob married Tana Raders on October 20, 1963 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena. He worked for 19 years at the Ralston Purina Company before retiring for health reasons. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Bob also served his community for many years as a member of the Lena Fi... Full story
Please see updates below regarding Monroe Clinic and Hospital visitor policy changes that will be in effect beginning December 9. We will continue to adjust our policies and make decisions rooted in safeguarding and caring for our patients, visitors, caregivers and the community at large. Hospital Visitor Policy Beginning December 9, we are suspending hospital visits at Monroe Clinic. Visitors over 18 years of age may still be allowed in the following circumstances: - Compassionate care exceptions may be made in end-of-life situations or when...
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the 30 MLB teams respectively announced today the list of 120 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams chosen to become full-season affiliates of the 30 MLB clubs. The list of the 120 clubs did not include the Clinton LumberKings Baseball Club. "We knew in November 2019 that we were on the list of 42 teams under consideration to lose its Player Development Contract under the new player development system MLB is implementing for 2021," said Ted Tornow, LumberKings...
The City of Freeport is accepting 2021 Façade Improvement Program Grant Applications through February 26, 2021. The Façade Improvement Grant Program is designed to provide owners of properties financial incentives to preserve, restore, and rehabilitate the exterior features of buildings located within the Downtown Tax Increment Redevelopment (TIF) Area. The grants are provided by the City of Freeport, in partnership with Paint the Port, in recognition of the positive impact that individual facade rehabilitations can have on the overall a...
For over 150 years, the Stephenson County Fair has been a major summertime event featuring agriculture, exhibits, competitions, entertainment and an educational awareness and experience for young and old alike. Just planning the fair is a year-long event by the time a carnival is contracted, sponsors are secured, entertainment is booked, commercial and food vendors are contacted, volunteers and gate workers are lined up, the Fair Book is typed and printed, ribbons and trophies are ordered,...
