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Earlville man honored as one of Illinois Department of Natural Resources 2024 volunteers of the year
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced its 2024 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year on Thursday. 11 individuals and organizations across the state were honored for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the IDNR, including Kerry Novak of Earlville. The IDNR says Novak has volunteered at Starved Rock Sate...
RFD receives $919,368 grant for firefighter/EMT expansion amid rising call volumes
ROCHELLE — On Aug. 19, the City of Rochelle and the Rochelle Fire Department announced their receipt of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $919,368 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will allow for the addition of three full-time firefighter/EMTs.
Rochelle Community Hospital Association to host annual meeting Sept. 27
ROCHELLE — The annual meeting of the Rochelle Community Hospital Association (RCHA) will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. The RCHA was adopted in 1965 to engage the community to support the hospital in meeting the healthcare needs of...
DRA, Museum launch local business snapshot program
ROCHELLE – The Downtown Rochelle Association in partnership with the Flagg Township Museum wants to take a “snapshot” of the local businesses and collect a bit of history at the same time. Starting on Sept. 5 and on every Thursday and Friday from 1-2 p.m. staff from the museum will be taking “snapshots” of local businesses and the people involved and collecting business histories. Any business that would like to schedule a specific time for their “snapshot” can contact the museum at 815 562-3040 or hubhistory@gmail.com.
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