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Ice Cream Social supports tornado recovery at Lena Museum

(Sept. 2, Shopper's Guide) The Lena Area Historical Museum's Ice Cream Social was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 427 Grove St. in Lena. The event offered free ice cream and museum tours, including a new exhibit dedicated to the Lena Opera House. Proceeds support the...

(Sept. 2, Scoop Today) Karen Koester, Elizabeth, was inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame in August 2026

Retired Superintendent presents self-authored book

(Sept. 2, Scoop Today) Pictured L-R are Stockton Superintendent James Bunting, retired Stockton Superintendent Dr. David Gilliland, and Stockton 7-12 Principal Jason Volk. Dr. Gilliland is presenting a book he authored, titled God Was Watching Over Me, to the...

New teacher orientation

(Aug. 26, The Independent-Register) On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Brodhead School District officially welcomed their newest teachers at the new staff orientation. From left: Bailey Bowen, eighth grade social studies; Nicole Walters, middle school counselor; Dustin Young, fifth...

Auxiliary Juniors spread kindness

(July 26, Shopper's Guide) Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary recently donated handmade bears to Tyler Justice Center for Children, assembled raffle ticket packets for the Department fundraising raffle, and crafted USA pins.

Stockton Music & Arts Festival

(July 26, Scoop Today) The 2nd Annual Stockton Music & Arts Festival returned to Stockton Township Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Music, Arts and Recreational Society of Stockton (MARSS) hosted the free event featuring live music from...

Winnebago County Fair royalty

(July 26, Journal) Back row, from left - Cecelia Graves, Jr. Miss 2nd Runner Up WCF, Brylee Knutti, Miss 1st Runner Up WCF, Khaleesi Sutherland Jr., Miss Winnebago Co., Fair Queen, Morgan Sommerio, Miss Winnebago County Fair Queen, Stephanie Hoople, Miss 2nd...

(July. 26, Herald) Siepert & Company hosted a Business After Hours and a ribbon cutting on July 9, to commemorate a merger between offices.

Ovation Dance Challenge

(Aug. 18, The Herald) Miss Andrea's Dancers performed at the Ovation Dance Challenge.

Lena delegates report on American Legion Auxiliary Illini Girls State experience

(Aug. 18, Shopper's Guide) Delegates from Lena who attended the 85th Session of the American Legion Auxiliary Illini Girls State recently reported to the Lena American Legion Auxiliary about their experiences at the event. Pictured, from left, are Adelynn...