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The Freeport City Council meetings just never seem capable of being able to run without some form of controversy ... or incompetence. At 7:20, a phone went off, and many people were looking around the room trying to make sure it wasn't theirs and to see where it was coming from. It turned out it was Council Member Larry Sanders who's phone rang, but ... in a move that seems to boggle the mind, he not only answered it, but then proceeded to text on it while the meeting was going on. Now,...
Midwest Medical Center (MMC) is offering a free "Sleep Your Way to Better Health" workshop on Monday, May 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Three MMC team members will present helpful information on the benefits of sleep and the detriments of not getting enough, how to calm your mind before bedtime, and practices to help you relax. Presenters include Danielle Seegmillier, ARNP; Stephanie Cocagne, LCPC; and Becky Mayne, an ACE-certified personal trainer. The workshop is free, but registration is required for...
Arrest Warrants Served On 04/07/2024 at 5:26 P.M., Jo Daviess County Deputies arrived at an address in rural East Dubuque IL with information of known wanted subjects at the residence. Upon investigation, Deputies placed Jesse J Jones, 28 of Scales Mound, and Breanna L Staver, 28 of Scales Mound, under arrest for their arrest warrants. During the arrest, Jones attempted to flee from Deputies but was apprehended after a short foot pursuit with the assistance from a Jo Daviess County K-9 Unit. In addition to the warrants, Jones was charged with...
The public is invited to attend the 23rd Stephenson County National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport. Breakfast and music begin at 7:15 a.m. followed by a Concert of Prayer led by area pastors, government officials, and community leaders. This year’s special music is being provided by Carl & Dianna Cole and Steve Sheffey. Breakfast is FREE of charge. Due to limited seating, please R.S.V.P. by emailing [email protected] or by calling (815) 297-2918. The 7:00 p...
Once again, what was scheduled to be a Pre-trial hearing turned into a continuance in the Stephanie Broshous trial in Stephenson County. Only this time, it was the prosecution looking for more time as additional interviews need to be scheduled, and financial records examined – all of which will take some time as the process is slowly grinding its’ way to an actual trial. The next status hearing is now scheduled for July 25th, but trial dates are expected to be set at that time. We’ll keep you p...
Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty as he takes you through how to successfully grow pumpkins. This program will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. The program is being offered free of charge but pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register or for more information call the Jo Daviess County Extension Office at 815-858-2273...
Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling collection set for Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Elizabeth Community Building rear parking area just off U.S. Route 20, at 330 N. West Street, Elizabeth, Illinois. Curbside recycling has been added to this event. For a fee of $10 per household, a single stream recycling dumpster will be available. Eligible items for drop off include consumer glass bottles and jars, consumer plastics and metal cans, cardboard and paper including magazines,...
Students involved in Servant Leadership from 13 area High Schools all congregated inside the Freeport High school cafeteria for one special purpose last Saturday – trying to help feed the World's hungry. "Servant Leadership partnered with Kids Around The World," said organizer Dan Dick. "The goal today is to pack and ship 55,000 meals." Each meal costs 27 cents, and those funds were raised by the students over the course of the year. A meal consisted of rice, lentils, dried vegetables and v...
Name: Ava Age: 2 years old Breed: Boxer/Pit Mix Location: City Stray, looking for a loving forever home About Me: Hey there, I'm Ava! I may have had a rough start in life as a city stray, but I'm ready to leave my past behind and find my happily ever after with a loving family. Personality: - Sweet and Affectionate: I've got a heart as big as my paws and I'm always ready to shower my humans with love and cuddles. - Playful: Toys are my jam! Whether it's chasing a ball, playing tug-of-war, or...
Considering who won our NCAA Tournament pool, I couldn’t resist using this headline. We had a record number of participants this year – 102 in all – and when all of the sheets were tabulated and scored, William Bourne of Freeport won top honors and the $100 cash prize. He had UCONN beating Purdue in the final, as many did, and only had two of the Final Four correct – also as many did. But where he edged out his competition was in the round of Elite Eight where he had five of them right. The list of winners includes: 1. William Bourne, Freepor...
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office today announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout April, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for texting and driving as well as other traffic violations. "Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on...
Alaina Dinderman was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Dairy Entrepreneurship. Lauren Witte was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Goat Production. Lauren and Alaina are members of the Orangeville FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in forty-eight different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and...
The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces the March winners in the 2023-2024 drawing year. The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 366 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 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 & S...
As many people who read our story regarding the recent Freeport City Council meeting knows, Larry Sanders openly said for all to hear “Ask Ms Stacy to text me back before Number seven” which was the agenda item for the proposed 1% sales tax increase dedicated to roads. Anyway, we filed a Freedom of Information request – FOIA – asking for any and all text messages between Mr. Sanders and Ms. Stacy that occurred during the meeting. The initial response was: “The City is in receipt of your FOIA...
For our program on Monday April 15, 2024, Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, will present Rhonda Streich from Sassy Farm Chicks Quilt Company in Orfordville, WI. She is an avid collector and maker of all quilt types. Rhonda will present a program on “Eras in American Quilting.” She will show quilts from each era in American quilt history and share their stories. Guild members and guests are encouraged to bring any antique or vintage quilts you might like to share, and we can discuss the history of these quilts also. The program will be fol...
Stephenson County 4-H along with the Stephenson County Soil & Water Conservation District & the Jane Addamsland Park Foundation (JAPF) are working to help save the planet, one oak savanna at a time. All youth who love to be outdoors and explore nature are invited to come out and help plant an oak tree in rural Orangeville. On Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. at the Butterfly Farm, located at 10405 Bellview Rd. Orangeville, IL. This opportunity is open to all youth, whether a 4-H member or not, and...
Suspects Apprehended Prior to March 21, 2024 the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous Crime Stoppers Tip reporting that two subjects, Murray D. Henricks, 26, and Tonay M. Hofman, 27, both of Clinton, Iowa, were renting out a residence at 10A18 Hawk Court and that Henricks had warrants for his arrest. After a short investigation, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the occupants of the residence, and learned that both subjects had outstanding warrants for their arrest. On March 21, 2024 the Jo Daviess County Sher...
The 100th Illinois Association for Home and Community Education Conference was held March 12-14, 2024, at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, Effingham, IL. Home and Community Education members from throughout the state, including six Stephenson County HCE members, attended the conference. Some of the conference speaker highlights were Richard Guebert, Past President of Illinois Farm Bureau Federation, who addressed the audience at the opening luncheon. Special guest, Magdie de Kock, World...
Abigail Frank of Scales Mound, and Ashlyn Schubert of Stockton, were both crowned State FFA Proficiency Champions in their respective fields. Abigail Frank of the Scales Mound FFA Chapter was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in the Outdoor Recreation Proficiency area. She is the daughter of Jim and Jill Frank from Scales Mound. Abigail was selected as the State Winner by a committee of agriculture teachers, industry friends, parents and volunteers knowledgeable in this work-based...
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is launching her fourth annual Spring Photo Contest for residents throughout her 89th Legislative District. The Leader is calling on residents to capture compelling photos of people, landscapes, or landmarks throughout the community to showcase the beauty of spring. McCombie is looking forward to showcasing the incredible talent throughout the District. "There is no better way to welcome a new season than through beautiful photos of our community," said...
Jason Hermann Named To Dean's List Jason Hermann, Central College Class of 2025 from Stockton, has been named to the dean's list for the Fall 2023 semester. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester. Hermann is among the 408 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversit...
On March 15, 2024 the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office received several reports of a new fraudulent scam where at this time the suspect(s) are calling businesses or employees of businesses and asking for an employee by name. Once they make contact with that employee on the phone they inform the subject that they are a member of the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office and that they have unpaid warrants and requested them to wire them money to take care of the warrant. As usual, these scams...
Stephenson County Association for Home and Community Education will be sponsoring a program. "History of the Stephenson County Fair" on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1 pm, at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport. This program will be held in the Lincoln-Douglas Room (use west door - Walnut Street). The speaker will be Susie Dvorak, Fair Historian. She has conducted research on the Stephenson County Fair and will share information on how the fair began, what groups were...
“I cannot believe that we are tied on something that is so important to every citizen in this community,” Mayor Jodi Miller snapped after the final vote concerning the 1% sales tax increase dedicated to the construction of roads ended in a 4-4 tie. Leaving her in the position of breaking the tie. And while it was fully expected that there would be three “no” votes, the fourth one was – for lack of a better word – cowardly. Larry Sanders, Rachel Simmons and Cecelia Stacy were expected to...
The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces the February winners in the 2023-2024 drawing year – its 9th year. The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 366 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 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 Dav...
