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Venue changed for Roberts-Rittenhouse event, after death threat on social media
Controversial gun rights advocate Kyle Rittenhouse is to be the special guest at a campaign fundraiser Oct. 9 for state House candidate TJ Roberts of Burlington. The event will mark Rittenhouse’s second appearance in Kentucky this year. At an event last spring at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green for a student chapter, his appearance sparked several protests on campus.
Roscoe Teacher Praised for Empowering Students for 30 Years
Explore the story of one exceptional teacher at Stone Creek Elementary, nurturing independence and confidence in her students. Congratulations, Mrs. Ann Johnson from Stone Creek Elementary in Roscoe, Illinois. Amanda Van Lanen nominated Mrs. Johnson, she writes:. Mrs Johnson had made a strong impact on my child already. Since the...
Rockford area football scores from Friday, October 4, 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Here are the final scores of high school football games from Friday night involving teams around the Rockford area as compiled by the “Overtime” team of Scott Leber and Drew Collins. Watch “Overtime” Friday nights on Fox 39 following Fox’s college football game of the week. Updated conference standings can also […]
Over two dozen Rockton residents say claims filed against Chemtool have gone missing
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Over two dozen people who are part of a $94.5 million class action lawsuit against Chemtool over the June 2021 fire say their claims have gone missing. The explosion at Chemtool happened on June 14th, 2021, when a contractor hit a pipe, spilling mineral oil that caught fire and caused dozens […]
Madison Memorial spoils Janesville Craig's homecoming, defeating the Cougars, 35-6
Kam Parker and the Madison Memorial High football team proved to be better morning people than Janesville Craig High on Saturday. Parker rushed for 210 yards leading the Spartans to a 35-6 victory over the Cougars in a Big Eight Conference game that kicked off at 11 a.m. at Monterey Stadium. The loss drops the Cougars to 3-2 in the Big Eight and 4-3 overall. Craig concludes the Big Eight...
Janesville Fire Department: Being proactive is focus of Fire Prevention Week
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Fire Department will mark Fire Prevention Week this week, in an annual effort to educate the community on how to keep fires at bay. This year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” Janesville Fire Marshall Nate Simmons said that in the recent months the city has seen two fatal fires in which no working smoke detectors were present. ...
Coach USA Van Galder, union reach contract agreement
JANESVILLE — Coach USA Van Galder has reached a contract agreement with the Teamsters Local 120, the union which represents its drivers, mechanics and cleaners. The agreement is good for three years and was voted and passed by an overwhelming majority of the union’s membership. “We have reached an agreement with the Teamsters Local 120 and look forward to a strong future for Coach USA Van Galder and its employees,...
Illinois Shelter Swamped by Kittens, Needs Donations Now
In less than 3 days, Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, Illinois took in over 80 cats, and now they desperately need donations to help care for them. I think it's safe to say that during the warmer months animal shelters all across Illinois, and even the United States struggle with too many stray animals coming in and not enough room or supplies to properly care for them.
Evansville dominates Edgerton in Rock Valley Conference rivalry game
EDGERTON — The Evansville High football team was reminded at practice this past week that it was dominated last Friday night by Delavan-Darien.{/div}{div} {/div}{div}The Blue Devils responded with a dominating performance of their own Friday night. Evansville controlled both lines of scrimmage to defeat host Edgerton High 23-7 to spoil the Crimson Tide’s homecoming and take sole possession of second place in the Rock Valley Conference. The Blue Devils, 4-1...
Jefferson/Cambridge girls swim fifth at Watertown
Jefferson/Cambridge's girls swim team placed fifth at the Watertown Invitational on Saturday with 251 points. The 200 medley relay team of Grace Warborg, Campbell Krause, Abby Ostopowicz and Kessa Pulkrabek took sixth in 2 minutes, 10.95 seconds. Ostopowicz placed fourth in the 100 butterfly in 1:12.81. Krause took fifth in the 200 freestyle in 2:19.37. Warborg was fifth in the 50 freestyle in 27.77 and sixth in the 100 freestyle in 1:00.58. Maya Warborg took fifth in the 500 freestyle in 6:21.89. The 400 freestyle relay team of Ostopowicz, Krause, Pulkrabek and Grace Warborg finished fifth in 4:20. Team scores: Western Lakes 467, Watertown 431, Waukesha West 421, Stoughton 269, Jefferson/Cambridge 251, Portage 182, Watertown White 95
firefighters from the Fort Atkinson Fire Department read to early learners at The Hoard Historical Museum
FORT ATKINSON -- On October 4, 2024, The Hoard Historical Museum hosted the Morning at the Museum – Early Learner’s Program – A visit from the Fort Atkinson Fire Department. Firefighters Josh Bull, Chris Barr, and Brandon Rogneby generously offered their time to give a tour of the ambulance and read stories about firefighting to the children. It was a cool, cloudy day as one by one the children entered...
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