May 18, 2012

Legion & Auxiliary handing out poppies May 17-19

This Thursday through Saturday, May 17-19, members of the American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 639 in Eldridge will be distributing poppies throughout the community. You can show your support for … [Read more...]

Albertsons highlight Princeton benefit: Saturday event raises funds for Community Center

Friends of the Princeton Community Center chairman Steve Suiter (left) presents tickets to the March 31 benefit for the center to Princeton Mayor Brent Herman and honored guests CJ and Dennis Albertson.

To help pay for some capital improvements to the Princeton Community Center, the Friends of the center are hosting a benefit dinner on Saturday, March 31, at the historic riverside building. The … [Read more...]

Brix hangs up his volunteer gear: Chief retires after 21 years with Long Grove Fire Department

Kevin Brix, who served 21 with the Long Grove Volunteer Fire Department (seven as chief) retired on Jan. 2.  He plans to continue serving the department as a trainer.

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...]

Jets paint the Scott County skies

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

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

“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

Cheri Olson decorates the unique tree in her living room with long icicles, lighted birds and gold ornaments.

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!

Snappy talks with some visitors

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?

Scott Campbell

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

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...]