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Cashatt family receives funds from nacho sale
Tasha Cashatt, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Alden Park Strathmoor in Rockford, was asked by her co-workers to
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CASA Program welcomes new CASAs
Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program recently welcomed 12 new CASA volunteers. After completion of class instruction,
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Tom Nelson joins Riverside Community Bank board
Tom Nelson, co-owner and president of Valley Expo & Displays, joined the board of directors of Riverside Community Bank.
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Local residents earn Dean’s List honors
North Central College in Naperville, Ill., has named its Dean’s List of scholars for the 2012 fall term. To be
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SwedishAmerican honors community service
This year, SwedishAmerican Health System presented Betty Henry Community Service Awards to two individuals (cancer survivor Rebecca Shaffer and Director
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Oregon teachers attain National Board certification
Oregon (Ill.) High School faculty members Megan Adams and Jan Pattat have earned their certification from the National Board for
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Rockford-area Catholic women honored for service
Sunday, Jan. 27, the Rockford Deanery Council of Catholic Women will hold its 21st Annual Woman of the Year Banquet
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SwedishAmerican welcomes neurosurgeon
SwedishAmerican welcomes a new neurosurgeon, Melissa Y. Macias, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Macias completed both medical school and a neurosurgery residency at
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Tom Mlodzik opens mental health recovery center
Tom Mlodzik, formerly of kp counseling and past director and lead clinician of the Recovery Program, has established Rockford’s newest
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College of Nursing names new board member
Kimberly A. Entsminger, BJ, was approved to the Saint Anthony College of Nursing Board. Entsminger graduated from the University of
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RVC nominates two for academic team
Rock Valley College (RVC) has nominated two students for the All-USA Community College Academic Team.
The All-USA Community College Academic Team
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Park District Foundation hires new director
The Rockford Park District has announced the recent hire of Suzanne Berger as the director of the Rockford Park District
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Larson & Darby Group names interior design director
Larson & Darby Group has announced that Sherry L. Gaumond, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C, has recently been appointed director of
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Student Advisory Council members announced
Rockford Public Schools selected eight high school students to serve on the 2012-2013 Superintendent’s Advisory Council.
The council serves as a
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Boylan’s Paul Lipinski succeeds Sycamore pastor
Boylan Catholic High School Principal and Superintendent Father Paul Lipinski has been appointed to be the new pastor of
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Van Matre physician earns Patient Experience Award
Scott Craig, M.D., medical director at Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, recently received the 2012 Patient Experience Award during HealthSouth’s
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Amy Brewer among 2012 People You Should Know
Amy Brewer, Riverside Community Bank vice president for commercial banking and a team leader, has been named one of the
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Pearson VP re-elected president of regional group
Michael Letsinger, vice president of Pearson, the plumbing, heating and pest control company, was re-elected president of the Northern Illinois
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KMK Open House attracts more than 100
Many clients, friends and family dropped by the KMK Open House Oct. 25 to take part in their ribbon-cutting ceremony
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KMK Media Group hires communications manager
KMK Media Group has announced Stephanie Lammi has joined their team as communications manager. Lammi will work with clients to
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St. Anthony honors employees for Spirit of Service
Theodore S. Ingrassia, M.D., was chosen by OSF Saint Anthony staff as the recipient of the Physician Excellence Spirit of
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Business, individual awarded for customer service
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) recognizes both a business and an individual for their commitment to customer
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Go Red for Women promotes heart-healthy lifestyle
The 2013 Go Red for Women Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, at
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Kent Dauten earns LSSI’s Amicus Certus Award
Nov. 10, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) presented Kent P. Dauten with the Amicus Certus (“True Friend”) Award
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Eclipse Inc., Weldments assist Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 620 of Roscoe, Ill., recently worked with two local businesses to earn the new Welding Merit Badge.
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Denny Johnson retires from SwedishAmerican Board
After 24 years of continuous service, Denny Johnson is retiring from SwedishAmerican Health System’s board of directors. He most
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Lutheran High students distribute Advent books
A dedicated group of Rockford Lutheran High School students has written and published a 28-page booklet with a devotional for
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4-Hers honored for outstanding achievement
Ogle County’s top 4-H members were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program Nov. 18 in the Oregon Coliseum.
Top
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RVC Model U.N. chosen as outstanding delegation
The Rock Valley College Model United Nations team recently attended the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in Washington, D.C.
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Rockford’s Saint Anthony College of Nursing welcomes new faculty member
For its 2012-2013 academic year, Saint Anthony College of Nursing welcomes Grant M. McNall, MSN, RN, as an instructor
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WATT expands editorial staff in agribusiness
WATT is adding to its staff across its agricultural magazines, eNewsletters and website, www.WATTAgNet.com. This is a continuation of a
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Jeanne Bengsch named Spirit of Caring winner
Beloit Regional Hospice (BRH) announced this year’s Spirit of Caring Award was presented to Jeanne Bengsch at the organization’s
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Veteran-owned company celebrates one year
Oscar Mike and OMFoundation are celebrating one year of success in getting disabled veterans on the move.
Established on Veterans
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Rockford student on Dean’s List at Berkeley College
Dario A. Cortes, Ph.D., Berkeley College president, announced that Tess Hargrove of Rockford has been named to the Dean’s List
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Veteran donates replica of USS Constitution to RVC
Ronald C. Ramlow, a veteran who served six years in the Air Force and two years in the Navy
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Volunteer, retired nurse donate quilt
Ardene Friest, a long-time SwedishAmerican volunteer who has contributed nearly 14,700 hours of service, and Carol Swenson, retired SwedishAmerican
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Woman inducted into State Athletics Hall of Fame
Metria (Bell) Nesbitt is a five-time individual Missouri Valley Conference (Gateway) champion with Illinois State University (ISU), a three-time
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Locals to be honored for philanthropy
In recognition of National Philanthropy Day, each year the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honors individuals and groups who, through
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Aristotle’s Corner offers books, music, movies
Want to check out some new or used books, CDs, DVDs and see a vintage radio collection on display? Aristotle’s
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Photo: Young reader catches up on the local news
From the Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2012, issue
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Lanark girl gets letter from President Obama
Ann Robbins of Lanark, Ill., has always been proud of her daughter, Faith Krutsinger, 14. Though she struggles daily with
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Local student needs help to attend conference
Abraham Herrera, 16, of Machesney Park, was chosen to attend the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Conference held in Washington, D.C. The
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Local woman sets up her own storefront business
When Emily Seagren of Rockford needed to go back to work after having her first child, she decided it was
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Arts Council names Mayor’s Arts Award winners
Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) hosted the 2012 State of the Arts Awards Oct. 3 at Cliffbreakers in Rockford. The
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Mike LaMonica Jr. receives beer distributor award
Michael J. LaMonica Jr., president/general manager of LaMonica Beverages, Inc., in Loves Park, Ill., was presented with the Key
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Healing Pathways announces new executive director
Healing Pathways-Cancer Resource Center has announced that Kathleen Hughes has been hired as its new executive director.
Hughes brings 12
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Workforce Investment Board welcomes members
The Boone and Winnebago Counties Workforce Investment Board, at its 2012 Annual Meeting in September, announced seven new board members.
Joining
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Woman with arthritis to run half marathon
Rebecca Blasdel Moirao is a wife, step-mom, business owner, daughter and sister, as she says on her website. She grew
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Judy Taylor wins Business Plan Contest
The goal of the Rockton Chamber of Commerce Business Plan Contest was to encourage the development of effective business plans
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2012 Champion of Youth Awards benefit ScoutReach
The proceeds of the 16th Annual 2012 Distinguished Citizens Luncheon will help fund Blackhawk Area Council’s ScoutReach and Soccer &
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