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FFA members connect at Section 1 Meet and Greet

(Sept. 9, Scoop Today) FFA members from area schools take part in the Section 1 Illinois FFA Meet and Greet, an annual kick-off event that brought together more than 180 student members from chapters across the section. Held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, from 6 to 8...

Contest aims to get area archers set for deer season

(Sept. 3, The Independent-Register) Braelyn Boomgarden, 4, with her dad Colten, an archery 4-H leader, draws a bead on a dinosaur target at the Marshall Bluff Archery and Bow Competition north of Monticello Aug. 22. The competition drew archery enthusiasts from...

(Sept. 1) Amy Mullen and Harmony Fitzsimons had fun with "Sunny Summer Palooza." (MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTOS)

(Sept. 3) Taelar Washington (No. 3) looks for running room on Saturday at Harlem in a 29-19 flag football win over Oswego. The Huskies won four of its five games in the first week of flag football play. (PHOTO BY HUSKIE FAN FAVORITES)

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...