Cayla Wheeler, a 2023 graduate of the practical nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care they provide patients and families. […]
Author Archives: Arline Adamsick
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Area High School Sport Highlights
Golf Peotone: On Monday, October 2, Peotone High School golfers Joe Hasse and Jake Eaheart competed in the 2A Golf Sectional at Wedgewood Golf Course in Joliet. Both players were unable to advance to the state finals, as the cut line was 76, and both players shot an 87. Volleyball ILHS: On Friday, September 29, […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Youth Services October 12: YA Book Talk, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. October 16: Family Movie Night, Monday, at 4:30 p.m. Please register. October 17: Bookworm Buddies, Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., ages three-to-five years. October 18: Little Learners Storytime, Wednesday, at 10:30 […]
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Bobcat Soccer Has Winning Week!
On Tuesday, October 3, the Bobcat soccer team traveled to play conference rival Momence, bringing home a 9-5 victory. It was never in doubt, as Beecher led at the half, 8-2, then added one more goal to three additional ones for Momence, but sealing the win. For the Bobcats, Wences Baumgartner had 3 goals and […]
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College News
In late August, the University of Iowa in Iowa City welcomed another academically accomplished cohort of students to campus. Tallen Lawrence, of New Lenox, is among this talented group of freshmen. Miles Hagen, from New Lenox, who is studying Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk men’s soccer […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: October 15: A great guy – Jerry Gersch!!!! October 17: Jeff Dralle!!! October 19: Sharon Martin and Libby Nelson!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: October 20: Mike and Gail Strubhar, plus a very special couple on their 50th – Kathy and Terry Lindemann!!!! Hope it’s a wonderful day […]
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Will County Division of Transportation Holding Public Information Meeting
Study of Mills Road and Cherry Hill Road Corridor The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold an open house public information meeting to hear feedback on possible improvements to Mills Road and Cherry Hill Road in unincorporated Joliet Township, the City of Joliet, and the Village of New Lenox. The meeting will be […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: October 4, 1973 With the passing of Dr. Homer Hiatt, Beecher lost a respected doctor, citizen, and friend. Let’s look at what establishing a medical practice in a small farming community entailed back in the 1920s or so… “Dr. Homer Hiatt Dies, Hiatt Clinic Founder” “Funeral services will be […]
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County Executive Provides Update on ARPA Library Investments
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is spotlighting $1.2 million in grant opportunities being provided to local library districts as part of the county’s American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) allocations. The funding is supporting ongoing efforts to expand service and address needs from 21 Will County library districts. “Libraries serve as hubs for learning and provide […]
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WCSF-88.7 FM Mega Music Rummage Sale October 28
WCSF-88.7 FM, the radio station of the University of St. Francis (USF), is hosting its annual Mega Music Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will take place at the University of St Francis’ St. Clare Campus (Assembly Hall), at 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. Donated LPs, compact […]