Category: Stateline area
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Nippersink Library book sale is Feb. 24, 25, 26
The Friends of the Nippersink Public Library in Richmond, will be holding its annual used book sale on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday is $4 bag sale day. The library is located at 5418 Hill Road…
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MCRide now offered in McHenry County
Pilot/Tri-City and the dial-a-ride services in Crystal Lake, McHenry, and Woodstock are being combined into one new service called MCRide. This will make it easier for suburban to suburban commuters and persons with disabilities to schedule and use dial-a-ride services in McHenry County, improve access to jobs and job related activities, and provide greater mobility…
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Jurors deadlocked in Casciaro murder trial
By Gregory Harutunian Correspondent Following just two days of deliberations in the first-degree murder charges against Mario Casciaro, a deadlock has been declared. On Feb. 1 McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather declared a mistrial after the jury foreman informed her of the deadlock. Prosecutors have indicted they will retry Casciaro, who was free on bond…
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Local artist helps people find their natural creativity
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent “Its not about natural talent,” Barbara Wagner explained, “its about showing someone how to get form point A top point B. And when that person looks at his or her work and realizes what they have accomplished, it’s a great reward for me.” The Wooden Canvas is Barbara’s teaching studio, located…
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Residents with medical issues should pick up ‘Yellow Dots’ for vehicle
Illinois’ Departments of Public Health and Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety, have partnered to offer a life-saving program called “Yellow Dot” designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers in the event of an emergency. Vehicles identified by the yellow decal on the rear windshield will alert first responders such as fire…
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Operation RB continues collection project for alumni serving overseas
In honor of Richmond-Burton High School alumni currently serving in the military, the school is collecting these items indefinitely. The date has been extended due to the great interest from the community. The collected items will be sent to RB alumni currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan or other sensitive military zones. Another option…
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St. John’s pizza fundraiser slated
St. John the Baptist School in Johnsburg will be holding a pizza sale to raise funds to support new technology purchases for their school. The fundraiser will be on Saturday Dec. 17 and Sunday Dec. 18. The sale will occur in the parking lot at St. John’s church, and people will be able to purchase…
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SGFD blood drive is Monday
On Dec. 12, the Spring Grove Fire Department is hosting a blood drive from 2:30 to 6:10 p.m. The drive will be located at the fire department at 8214 Richardson Road in Spring Grove. Call the fire station at (815) 675-2450 to schedule a time slot.…
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Residents not kidding about size of goat farm
By Amy Stark Correspondent It was standing room only at the Spring Grove Village Board meeting Tuesday night as many people came in response to a flier that had been placed on some residents’ mailboxes over the weekend. The flyer urged residents to attend the board meeting to discuss the potential for goat dairy farming…
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Soup luncheon and craft fair set for Dec. 3
The Women’s Fellowship group of the Community Church of Richmond will be hosting the annual soup luncheon and craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 3. The craft fair is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Soup and sandwiches will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at…