By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor A longtime volunteer firefighter and chief has retired from the department in Long Grove, but he’s planning to remain a familiar face around the … [Read more...]
Brix hangs up his volunteer gear: Chief retires after 21 years with Long Grove Fire Department
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jets paint the Scott County skies
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today's Science Lesson: Have you ever noticed how jet contrails linger longer on some days that others? Thursday was one of those days, as passing jets painted the skies over Scott County with strokes … [Read more...]
Longtime school board member Ned Mohr passes away
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Longtime school board member Ned Mohr passed away Sunday at the age of 89. See the obituary and tribute in the Jan. 11 edition of The North Scott Press. … [Read more...]
Area churches prepare to celebrate Christmas
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“O, Come Let Us Adore Him” is more than just a Christmas carol. It’s an invitation to all of us. Area churches are offering many opportunities to celebrate the birth of Christ this holy season, … [Read more...]
Homes for the Holidays
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Need a spark of inspiration for your holiday decorating? Look no further than Long Grove, where on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11, you’ll be welcomed into five … [Read more...]
Hometown Holiday photo gallery now available!
December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
All of the pictures were taken by NSP Assistant Editor Tracy Dunn. Full coverage of Hometown Holiday will appear in the Dec. 14 print edition of The North Scott Press. Click on any of the photos … [Read more...]
Who will be crowned the next Hometown Grinch?
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Normally, you’d see these people around town smiling, laughing and helping people. Especially during the Christmas season. But is there a Grinch lurking behind … [Read more...]
We’re not living in Mayberry
June 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
OK, it was me. There wasn’t another meth bust in Eldridge Saturday night, and no one was arrested for trying to rob North Scott Foods. All those flashing lights coming from a pair of Scott County … [Read more...]
Club News for May 18, 2011
May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Thursday Nighters There were 44 people (11 tables) in attendance at the Thursday Nighters Sheepshead players event at the Dixon American Legion on May 5. Prize winners were Loretta Laussen, Karen … [Read more...]
News Briefs for May 18, 2011
May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Potluck lunch in DeWitt to honor German visitor Martin Peter Hansen of Germany is traveling throughout the United States and will be in our area beginning May 20. He is hoping to visit with the many … [Read more...]
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