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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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Freeport father wins $1 million Illinois Lottery jackpot

An anonymous father from Freeport, Illinois, won a $1 million top prize on a $50 Millionaire Club instant lottery ticket purchased at a local Cub Foods.

Freeport, IL · 3d

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 · 17h

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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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Rockford Register Star

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Stockton rolls in semis, gets another shot at volleyball state title

The Stockton volleyball team earned itself another shot at its first state title. "Just the thought of coming up short the last two years," Kaydra Wright said shortly after helping her team to its third straight state semifinal victory in 1A volleyball. "We want it bad." Led by Wright's touch (24 assists), and Ireland Mensendike (11 kills and 4 digs) and Taylor Haas' power (10 kills on just 14 attacks), Stockton steamrolled its way past Okawville in straight sets in Friday's Class 1A state semifinal showdown in Normal, 25-20, 25-22. Now it heads to the 1A state championship match for the third year in a row, where it will face off against Athens, which pulled off a tight 24-26, 25-18, 25-23 win over Illini Bluffs in the first 1A semifinal match. More Rockford-area volleyball: Everything you need to know on Stockton ahead of 2026 IHSA state volleyball tourney "The girls came in really confident," Stockton head coach Maddie Pontius said. "They showed up very confident and they just really went out there and executed." Mensendike's monster kill with the first set tied 3-all really got Stockton rolling. Stockton led by as much as 13-6 in the first set, and Haas

Stockton, IL · 9h

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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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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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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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Jo Daviess County ranks first in 2026 turkey-harvest numbers

Jo Daviess County ranked first in 2026 turkey-harvest numbers for the state, according to a news release. Turkey hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 257 wild turkeys during the 2026 fall firearm season, compared with 255 in 2025. The nine-day season ran Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. A total of 1,911 regular fall […]

Jo Daviess County, IL · 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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Unbeaten Belmont, Gilman Meet in WIAA 8-Player State Football Championship Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Two unbeaten programs. One state title on the line. The No. 1 seeds from both sides of the WIAA 8-player football bracket — Belmont (14-0) and Gilman (13-0) — meet Saturday at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids for the 8-player state championship. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 2d

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