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Stephenson County takes part in new study
Tue, 01 May 2012 21:16:24 -0700
Stephenson County is participating in a new regional study that will hopefully shed more light on the local business community and help officials create a new marketing plan for attracting companies, said David Young, executive director of the Northwest Illinois Development Alliance.
Hot topics, cold turnout at town hall meeting
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:26 -0700
“I’ve got mixed emotions,” said Detente, a Stephenson County Board member. “It was successful in that we were able to confirm what we believe (are) the big concerns of the public: transparency and communication. ... I was a little disappointed, though, that we didn’t get a bigger turnout.”
Stephenson County gets a Humvee for emergencies
Thu, 10 May 2012 20:10:11 -0700
Thanks to a partnership with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Stephenson County has now acquired a military-style Humvee that can be used as a rescue vehicle during severe flooding and snow events.
Espenscheid Tour de Blackhawk Returns to Area
Tue, 08 May 2012 12:55:08 -0700
After a one-year hiatus, a popular Boy Scout event will once again bring hundreds of scouts and scouters to Stephenson County Illinois and Green County Wisconsin during the weekend of June 8 – 10, 2012. The Harry Espenscheid Tour de Blackhawk debuted in 2010 as a part of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th Anniversary of scouting in America.
Illinois State Police arrest 10 people for DUI
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:35:27 -0700
Illinois State Police District 16 troopers arrested 10 people between April 30 and May 14 for driving under the Influence, Cmdr. Capt. James Alexander announced today.
Stephenson County 4-H Foundation to award $500 scholarship
Wed, 02 May 2012 09:06:08 -0700
The Extension Foundation and the Stephenson County 4-H Foundation recently announced its Darrel Miller 4-H Scholarship will be awarded to one Stephenson County resident.
Suspension could delay highway projects
Tue, 15 May 2012 18:44:25 -0700
Stephenson County highway officials are worried that an interim suspension leveled against the AC Pavement Striping Company could lead to delays in several maintenance projects that are planned this year for area township roads.
No charges expected in hazing incident
Mon, 07 May 2012 20:04:49 -0700
FREEPORT — Stephenson County authorities say there will be no local charges filed in the case of several Joliet West High School athletes who were wrapped in plastic during a sports trip to Freeport.
The Give & The Take
Tue, 08 May 2012 12:52:55 -0700
Citizens: On May 1st, I was at the meeting with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon. It was a meeting to inform our State government what our needs are in the Stephenson County area. It was interesting to see how many were invited by the powers that be.
Progress continues on boat launch
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:25 -0700
Work should begin this summer on the proposed Atten’s Landing boat launch in rural Freeport, a site that organizers hope will improve recreation opportunities for the public and serve as a tourist draw for the region.