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Big Foot pole vaulter Kaden Rambatt soaring to new heights
WALWORTH, Wis.—When Kaden Rambatt first entered the world of pole vaulting he was simply trying to outdo his older brother. The Big Foot High School senior blew the family competition out of the water, and he is now entering the home stretch of his prep career better than almost everybody in the state of Wisconsin. “My oldest brother chose to do (pole vaulting) his freshman year of high school,” Rambatt...
Marengo man found not guilty in slashing of man’s face with a knife
A Marengo man was acquitted Wednesday on charges alleging he stabbed another man in the face. A jury found Benjamin Boss, 38, not guilty on five counts of aggravated battery and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, according to signed verdict forms filed in the McHenry County court.
Breaking: Mount Horeb Area School District officials say have permission to ‘reunify’
The Walworth County Scanner at approximately 11:50 a.m. reported a “shooting” incident at Mount Horeb Middle School in Dane County. According to the scanner report, one suspect was “down,” with “med flight requested.”. Additionally, the scanner reported, “bomb dogs requested to car crashed before shooting...
‘Chicago should stay Chicago’: McHenry County leaders fret about possible CTA, Metra, Pace merger
McHenry County officials are concerned about a proposal that seeks to combine Metra, Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority into one agency. With legislation setting up such a merger proposed in the Illinois General Assembly, some McHenry County municipalities, including Woodstock and Huntley, have previously come out against such proposals, citing concerns about diluting suburban voices.
Student brought look-alike BB gun to Harvard Jr. High
When a staff member at Harvard Junior High School saw a 13-year-old student brandishing what looked like a handgun before classes began Wednesday, they immediately intervened, according to police and school officials. The gun was determined to be a BB gun, “which strikingly resembles a real 1911-style handgun, lacking any...
Suburban man charged with DUI in McHenry crash
MCHENRY, Ill. - A suburban man was charged with driving under the influence after crashing his car Monday in McHenry. Joseph Galan, 21, allegedly crashed a black Cadillac CTS into a light pole and a vacant building around 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of Elm Street and Richmond Road, according to McHenry police.
Tom Skilling named grand marshal of Woodstock PrideFest
WOODSTOCK, Ill. — A familiar face has been named grand marshal for this northwest suburban community’s pride celebrations. Tom Skilling, who signed off as chief meteorologist of Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV at the end of February after 45 years, will lead the Woodstock PrideFest parade and festival on June 9, officials announced. “We are thrilled […]
Softball roundup: Beloit Turner shuts out Clinton to achieve split of season series
Beloit Turner avenged an 8-6 loss at the hands of Clinton from Monday as a trio of Trojans pitchers delivered a shutout in Rock Valley Conference play. Maddyn Saunders earned the win as she didn’t allow a hit and struck out two in three innings. Jayden Pozzani then threw two scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and Lauryn Wells finished the final two frames while allowing a hit and keeping hosting Clinton (4-9, 4-6) off the board. ...
Married to each other and law enforcement: Cop couple has mutual aid through tough times
Husband and wife, father and mother, Illinois State Police master sergeant and McHenry County Sheriff’s deputy. Robert and Khalia Satkiewicz have embraced several titles during their 22-year marriage. With each title is a common thread: caring and wanting to help. The Spring Grove couple recently reflected on their professions,...
‘No two days are the same,’ says Lake Villa woman who trains paramedics in McHenry and Lake counties
Elizabeth DePouw’s destiny to work in health care and with paramedics likely was predetermined at a very early age. Her father was among the first paramedics in Illinois. He volunteered for the rescue squad in Lake Villa. “My fondest memories of my youth are in the rescue squad,” said...
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