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The Journal Standard

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On the market: Freeport home has eight bedrooms and four bathrooms

Address: 6771 N. Bellview Road, Freeport Property description: This eight-bedroom, four-bathroom rural estate is on just less than 30 acres and has 7,102 square feet of living space. There is a three-acre spring-fed, stocked pond in the back yard and there is abundant wildlife including deer. Inside, are two living areas, offering flexibility for extended family or guests. The home has a sunlit indoor atrium and decks on both levels, each overlooking the pond and landscape. A detached outdoor garage provides ample space for vehicles, farm equipment or storage. Updates include new roof and gutters, three furnaces and three air conditioning units less than eight years old. The septic was cleaned recently. There is a full, walk-out lower level, multiple laundry spaces, three fireplaces and an energy-efficient water heater. Asking price : $800,000 Listing agent: Pamela Cerasani, The Home Advantage Team Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate, 312-502-9454 On the market: This Freeport home has a fireplace and a metal roof About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email frontdoor@journal-standard.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor

Freeport, IL · 6h

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Man wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket sold at Freeport grocery store

FREEPORT, Ill. (Rockford News First) - A northern Illinois father wins $1 million on a scratch-off ticket sold at a local grocery store. The winner, who has chosen to stay anonymous, won the prize on a $50 Millionaire Club Instant Ticket. The winning ticket was sold at Cub Foods, 1512 S. West Avenue in Freeport.

Freeport, IL · 2d
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Wisconsin Has 7 Old-School Bowling Alley Bars Where The Friday Fish Fry Is Surprisingly Good

In Wisconsin, Friday night means fish, and some of the best plates come from places where you can also pick up a spare. Bowling alley bars have quietly been serving the fish fry for years, often with bigger portions and lower prices than you might expect. This list covers seven...

Door County, WI · 3d
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Stevens Point Journal

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Amherst football embraces challenge vs Darlington: 'We're not surprised'

AMHERST – Amherst has spent the 2026 season knocking off all challengers in its unbeaten campaign and building toward this moment. But to keep its undefeated run alive, the Falcons will have to solve a Darlington team that hasn't lost in 26 games and brings one of the state's most explosive offenses into Friday's Level 3 playoff matchup. The mission is complicatedly simple. “We've got to somehow slow them down. That's the biggest thing,” Amherst coach Mark Lusic said. “They have a very explosive offense. I mean, I don't think they've been challenged all year. I don't know, probably for the last two years to be honest with you. "We're going to have to slow down their option. That's the biggest thing. If you don't slow that down, it's going to be a long night. That means they can do anything they want. It's about 50% of their offense. So, try to slow that down, and then go from there." Lusic knows the Level 4 matchup between the Falcons and the Redbirds will be decided up front at the line of scrimmage. He expects a physical Redbird defensive line, and has preached their need to match it. “They want to

Amherst, WI · 2d

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This Charming Wisconsin General Store Dishes Out Food So Delicious You Will Want To Move Nearby

If you’ve ever driven past a place and felt an immediate, unexplainable pull to turn around and go back, you already understand exactly what happens to most people the first time they spot the New Diggings General Store-Inn near Benton, Wisconsin. This charming Wisconsin general store is the kind...

Benton, WI · 3d

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This Small Wisconsin Town Quietly Holds The Record For Most Historic Buildings In The Entire State

Mineral Point, Wisconsin doesn’t announce itself loudly, and that’s actually part of what makes it so good. It just sits there in the hills of Iowa County, full of centuries-old limestone buildings and remarkable history, waiting patiently for people to figure out that it exists. The people who...

Mineral Point, WI · 1d

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Fulton prepares to face Stockton in State Quarterfinals

FULTON, Ill (KWQC) - Fulton is preparing to face familiar foe Stockton in the State Quarterfinals. The Steamers advanced after a comeback win against Newman. It is their first appearance in the state quarterfinals since 2022. Fulton’s roster includes veteran and young players. Players said at practice that team chemistry...

Fulton, IL · 1d

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She didn't want to be another strawberry farmer. So she's planting pawpaws

BRODHEAD, Wis. – U-pick farms have been popular throughout Wisconsin for years. Families have headed out to the farms and returned home after picking fresh strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables. One farm scheduled to open its doors next year in southern Wisconsin’s Green County isn’t focusing...

Brodhead, WI · 2d

The Journal Standard

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Stephenson County Fair board adds four new members

The Stephenson County Fair Association has added four members to its board while seeking a nominee to fill another opening. Mary Wernicke of Lena, Jodi Colberg of Freeport, Garrett Handsaker of Pearl City and Kenzie Holste of Ridott are joining the board for the 2026-27 term, according to a community announcement. Wernicke was appointed by the Greater Freeport Partnership, while Holste was appointed by the Farm Bureau. Colberg and Handsaker will serve as at-large members. The association also has a one-year board term available. Anyone interested in joining the board can contact a board member to learn more about receiving a nomination. Who is serving on the Stephenson County Fair board The returning officers are Gary Mielke of Ridott, president; Wendell DeVries of Freeport, vice president; Conor DeZell of Pearl City, treasurer; and Carla Meyer of Baileyville, secretary. Other returning members are: Victoria Hansen of Freeport, Farm Bureau appointed Susie Dvorak of Freeport, Home Community Education appointed Becky Thomas of Pearl City, Home Community Education appointed Ethan Trampel of Rock City, 4-H appointed Denise Hayunga of Freeport, 4-H appointed Brittani DeVries of Freeport, FFA appointed Ann DeZell of Lena, FFA appointed Brooke Keltner of Lena, Greater Freeport Partnership appointed Abby

Stephenson County, IL · 3d

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8 Wisconsin Pizza Joints Where Thin, Tavern-Cut Squares Keep Families Coming Back

One pizza parlor on this list has been serving thin-crust pies since 1921. That’s over a century of cutting pizza into little squares instead of wedges. I love that detail. It means great-grandparents and great-grandkids could argue over the same corner pieces. In Wisconsin, tavern-cut squares are a family...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Oregon School District joins social media lawsuit

At its Monday, Nov. 9 meeting, the Oregon School District Board of Education unanimously voted to join the class action lawsuit against social media companies because of the effects these platforms have on students’ mental health. There is a nationwide movement to have a class action against various social...

Oregon, WI · 1d

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Boys & Girls Club of Dane County names new president, CEO

MADISON, Wis. — The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County named Dr. Leslie M. Petty as chief executive officer and president starting on Jan. 4. Petty will succeed interim CEO Taylor Johnson who has served in the role since the passing of longtime CEO Michael Johnson in June.

Dane County, WI · 1d

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A lifetime book of memories - Verona author, 95, writes about hard work

A 95-year-old Verona resident just published a book of her stories about growing up in Wisconsin from the 1930s to 2000s, and she hopes people learn from her stories about the importance of hard work. Bea Keller was born in 1931 in Crawford County, Wisconsin. She was a teacher for...

Verona, WI · 1d

The Journal Standard

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Virtual fencing tech impresses Illinois lawmaker

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently toured Thoren Farms in Stockton to learn about its conservation work and use of virtual fencing technology. McCombie was joined by Cori Malone of the Illinois Beef Association , according to a community announcement. The tour highlighted how farmers are using conservation measures and new technology to manage livestock. Thoren Farms received the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award for its commitment to conservation and responsible land stewardship. Greg and Janis Thoren led the tour of their operation and demonstrated the farm’s virtual fencing technology. The system is among the tools the farm uses for modern livestock management, according to the announcement. “Thank you to Greg and Janis Thoren for showing me around their farm and giving me a firsthand look at how they're using innovative virtual fencing technology and sustainable farming practices,” McCombie said. “It was great to see these advancements in action! “A special thank you to Cori Malone from the Illinois Beef Association for joining us!” Jo Daviess County leads Illinois in beef and cattle production, according to the announcement. Illinois Beef Association Vice President Josh St. Peters also discussed developments in the region’s cattle industry. “Thoren’s farm highlights how beef

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Rockford Register Star

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Everything you need to know on Stockton ahead of 2026 IHSA state volleyball tourney

Sixteen teams punched their ticket to the IHSA state volleyball tournament, including one from the Rockford area that is very familiar with how this all works. The Stockton girls volleyball team has reached the IHSA Class 1A state semifinals for the third year in a row, but they are hungry to get their first championship. More Rockford-area volleyball: Stockton KOs Rockford Christian, one step closer to 3rd straight state "It's hard not to think about," Stockton's Ireland Mensendike said of getting to state twice in a row, but not winning it yet. "But we're always just point by point, game by game, and we don't want to look ahead at all." Stockton took second the last two years after never making the state tournament before that. So, as it gets set to give it another try, let's break down everything you need to know about the Class 1A state volleyball tourney. What is it? It's the IHSA girls state volleyball tournament, with four classes, starting with the semifinals, and finishing with third-place matches and championship showdowns. When is it? 1A semifinal No. 1 at 9 a.m. Friday: Athens vs. Illini Bluffs 1A semifinal No. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Friday: Stockton

Rockford, IL · 1d