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Horror genre popular among Rockford-area vintage toy collectors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Vintage toys are growing in popularity in the Rockford area. And with Halloween just a couple weeks away, horror-themed collectibles are even more sought after, especially pieces connected to scary movies. ”The second I get horror figures or items, they usually sell within a day or less,” said Jeramy Beach, owner […]
PREP FOOTBALL: Fourth-quarter touchdown sends South Beloit past Alden-Hebron
HEBRON, Ill. — Landen Reed’s 17-yard touchdown throw to Cam Meister in the fourth quarter proved to be all South Beloit needed on a night where defense reigned supreme. Alden-Hebron limited the SoBos to 268 total yards of offense but South Beloit’s defenders were even more stout, keeping the Green Giants out of the end zone for 60 minutes in a 6-0 victory on Friday that punched South Beloit’s ticket to the playoffs. ...
A Walk in the Park: Rockford park is well known for its disc golf courses
A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from Rockford Register Star photographer Kara Hawley, who plans to explore the Rockford area — one park at a time — to capture all of the beauty and recreation Rockford area parks have to offer. If you have a suggestion of a park she should visit, email her at kghawley@gannett.com. Anna Page Park is home to not only wide ranging disc golf courses, but it was also home...
Teal Pumpkin Participants in the Stateline
In the Stateline area, we want to make sure ALL kids can enjoy Trick or Treating on Halloween. Sometimes, allergies or other issues can prevent children from being able to collect candy. That’s where the Teal Pumpkin Project comes in!. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a movement to raise...
Turner football team edged by Horicon/Hustisford
HORICON, Wis. — Beloit Turner’s football team bounced back from a 13-0 deficit at halftime to tie Horicon/Hustisford in the fourth quarter, but the Marshfalcons pulled out a 19-13 Capitol Conference victory last Friday night. The Trojans closed within 13-6 with 8:31 left in the fourth quarter on a 1-yard touchdown dive by Jaxon Walenga. “Just prior to that (Horicon/Hustisford) had a long touchdown play called back and I think...
Help is Here for Illinois Homeowners and Renters Affected by Storms
In the wake of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from July 13 to 16, 2024, FEMA is stepping in to support those affected across several Illinois counties. FEMA Offers Crucial Assistance for Storm-Affected Residents. According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents of Cook,...
Saint Mary's volleyball splits with a win and a loss
This past weekend, the Saint Mary's Volleyball team went one for two as they took on the Hope College Flying Dutch on Saturday and the Beloit College Buccaneers on Sunday. On Saturday, the Belles faced off against Hope College but unfortunately took the 3-0 loss against the Flying Dutch. In...
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