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Winnebago County Treasurer’s Office open until 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2

Staff Report Winnebago County Treasurer Susan Goral’s office will be open Friday, Sept. 2, from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Photos: Food, fun and games at Winnebago County Fair

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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Photo Galleries> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Notice: Last chance to protest industrial wind turbines in Winnebago County

Editor’s note: This Legal Notice is published gratis by The Rock River Times and is presented as public service announcement. LEGAL
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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Hold on deputy layoffs and addition to narcotics

Staff Report The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has been working with the County Board chairman over the past several months to
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Annual Lincoln Day Dinner set for March 18

• Celebrating 100 years of Ronald Reagan From press release Friday, March 18, Republicans from the northern Illinois region will gather
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March 16, 2011 | Also published in News> Rockford News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Tuskegee Airmen visit Memorial Hall

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March 2, 2011 | Also published in News> Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

Winnebago County opens new health facility Monday, Feb. 7

From press release Monday, Feb. 7, Winnebago County and the Health Department will jointly open a new service location at 555
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

First Buy Local meeting RAWKS

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher The “kick-off” meeting  of the new Super Bowl of area economics—the “Buy Local” movement scored countless
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Former Winnebago County Animal Services employee ordered to pay restitution

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Gloria Ohman-Knox, a former employee of Winnebago County Animal Services, who had been charged with nine felony
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

Taxpayers United: Pensions of retired government employees ‘sucking the system dry’

From press release A new report by pension researcher Bill Zettler reveals retired government employees in Winnebago County receive lavish, gold-plated
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 5 Comments

Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District 70th Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Jan. 28

From press release Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is an organization that promotes the protection, maintenance, improvement and
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Roadside checks, alcohol saturation patrols

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—The Illinois State Police, District 16, will conduct roadside safety checks and alcohol saturation patrols in Winnebago
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December 8, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Swearing-In Ceremony for 17th Judicial Circuit judges, Winnebago County Board members, elected officials Dec. 6

From press release Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott H. Christiansen (R) and Chief Judge Janet Holmgren invite you to attend the
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December 1, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Winnebago County SWCD looking for board candidates

From press release The Winnebago County Soil and water Conservation district (SWCD) is currently looking for candidates to serve as District
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November 3, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Animal Services theft case still not ready for court

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor A former Winnebago County Animal Services employee, Gloria Ohman-Knox, has been charged with nine felony counts for
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October 27, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 2 Comments

Green Awards grow in depth and spirit

Rock Valley College wins big with two awards By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher From the outside to the inside, fun was had
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October 13, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

Winnebago County Green Dish Award

Winner of critics’ choice award: SOCIAL Urban Bar & Restaurant, 509 E. State Street. Rockford. Chef Bob McCarty. Pork Rillete with
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October 13, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Green Business awards sparkle

From press release This will not be boring! Be sure to attend the Third Annual Winnebago County Green Business Awards presentation,
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September 29, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

‘Wind, Rain, Earth, Sun & Stormwater’

New theme concept for third Annual Winnebago County Green Business Awards By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher Get ready to grow. Everyone will
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September 22, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

Dumping of raw sewage alleged in Rockton

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Fishing just isn’t what it used to be in the Rock River behind the hydroelectric power
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

Rock River re-opening announced

From press release Sheriff Richard A. Meyers has been contacted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the re-opening
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

Get geared up for days of summer with a rain barrel

From press release In an effort to improve and protect water quality in urban centers of Illinois, the Winnebago County Soil
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Clarification

Responding to the editorial “2030 plan faces second test, but does it matter now?” in the June 9-15 issue, Winnebago
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Committee reviewing consultants for grant applications

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The new Winnebago County Watershed Improvement Plan Steering Committee, which will oversee an intergovernmental effort to
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County board to consider checklist for tax abatements

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer How many good-paying jobs are worth giving a company a tax break? What constitutes a good-paying
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County board chairman announces county’s bond rate upgraded by two levels

From press release Winnebago County was recently notified that its financial rating as determined by Moody’s Investor Service was upgraded from
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Environmental Hall of Fame inducts TRRT and Winnebago County

By Frank Schier Editor and Publisher Two years in a row! Last year, Illinois Renewable Energy Association President and Vice-President Drs. Bob
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 2 Comments

Charges filed in Animal Services investigation, director to retire

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer April 29, Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato (D) announced seven felony charges had been filed
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Goverments huddle to hone storm-water management

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Officials representing Winnebago County, the City of Rockford, the Village of Cherry Valley and nearby townships
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 1 Comment

Rain barrel workshop at SWCD

From press release A free rain barrel workshop will be held from 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, at the Winnebago County
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

New case management system hits month-long snag

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Despite much hype during Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen’s (R) State of the County address
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Christiansen: County ’still strong,’ poised for future growth

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) delivered his annual State of the County address to
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

New court case management system to ‘go live’ by end of month

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The county’s new court and case management system is expected to be online April 26, and
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Nicolosi on defense team in neighbor trespassing saga

Editor’s note: In the spirit of full disclosure, The Rock River Times’ Editor and Publisher Frank Schier has  been a
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April 14, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Clarification regarding ‘County’s stance vs. septic faces first test’

Responding to the article “County’s stance vs. septic faces first test” in the March 3-9 issue, Winnebago County Planning &
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County’s stance vs. septic faces first test

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The Gensler family, owners of Gensler Gardens, purchased nearly 10 acres in August 2007 with the
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County puts Bachman tragedy behind it

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer With a statement issued by Sheriff Richard Meyers (D) late in the day Feb. 12, Winnebago
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February 17, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 2 Comments

Webster: ‘Mean-spirited’ people trying to ‘harpoon’ me

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Chairman Jim Webster (R) says a group of
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January 20, 2010 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County closes on one building purchase, opts to buy another

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Dec. 22, the same day Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) announced the county had
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Voters could force $13M bond issue to referendum

News and notes from the Dec. 22 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The Winnebago County Board adopted an
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Ruling in rodeo case possible in January

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Winnebago County officials say Enrique Jaime Jr. has been operating a commercial rodeo on his ranch
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Board agrees to purchase federal courthouse, fund alternative programs

News and notes from the Dec. 10 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The Winnebago County Board unanimously agreed
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Castronovo’s request to address board denied

‘Squeaky wheel’ silenced by chairman’s office By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Mike Castronovo, who has for months criticized design elements, namely medians,
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Gardner, Strathman take oaths of office

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Two new members, Lynne Strathman (R-1) and Carolyn Gardner (D-9), took their seats at the Dec.
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Teacher struck by student at West Middle School

Teacher trying to break up fight sustains injuries, resulting in trip to emergency room By Joe McGehee Staff Writer Thursday, Dec. 3, a
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | 2 Comments

Vacancy on the Winnebago County Board as a result of Randal Olson’s resignation

From press release One appointment will need to be made to the Winnebago County Board because of the resignation of
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Comings and goings on county board

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Winnebago County Board member Randy Olson (R-1) announced he’ll be stepping down after accepting a chief
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County forgives ‘honest mistake’ to grant zoning request

News and notes from the Nov. 12 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Although the Winnebago County Board hasn’t
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Court to review county board action— Property owners cry foul after parking lot debacle

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer When the Winnebago County Board voted Aug. 13 to deny a parking lot variance requested for
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

County to recoup half its losses in Wal-Mart deal

News and notes from the Oct. 22 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The Winnebago County Board unanimously approved
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Winnebago County News | Comments (0)


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