‘Community’ Archives
Gas prices may soar past $5 per gallon
Gas prices are predicted to skyrocket to over $5 a gallon this summer. [Read More]
Electronic textbooks bought for English, math
Sophomore Taylor Corbett typically carries a stack of books home every night—so much that she has asked teachers for an extra copy of some books to keep at home. While Corbett has the chance this year to take home the extra textbooks, she won’t need to carry as many [Read More]
School to start late on Thursdays to give faculty collaboration time
BY Alex VIckery and Emily Gulanczyk, Editors What do students need to know and be able to do? How will they know when they have learned it? What will they do when they haven’t learned it? What will they do when they already know it? These are the four questions that [Read More]
Generosity is G.I.V.E.
Volunteering in a local community is a good way to give back, but most high school students don’t know where to begin or where to go. Sophomore Luke Conway is one of those students. [Read More]
Cast selected for Les Misérables
Les Misérables, the spring musical, will be preformed on March 16-17 at 7 p.m. and on March 18 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. [Read More]
Search for new Sugar Grove library director continues
The Sugar Grove library has started to look for a new director, a process sure to cause many emotions will reach the surface from the community. [Read More]
RTI identifies struggling students
BY Sara Laurie, Editor When juniors got pulled out of class to take the ACT and E2020 screeners last month, many thought it was a one time deal–but it’s just the beginning of a new program at Kaneland High School intended to identify struggling students and [Read More]
Sugar Grove gets freaky fast subs
Sugar Grove will soon be one of the many towns to receive “freaky fast delivery,” when its newest restaurant, Jimmy John’s, opens. [Read More]
Gaytan remembered for humor, kindness
“Christian could make anyone smile. He had a good heart. He was a positive influence on everyone around him. He was so passionate for wrestling and loved being the one to help people,” Guillermo said. “Christian will be remembered for his humor.” [Read More]
Kuipers’ expands with new activities
Kuipers’ Family Farm kicked off their tenth season in September with new additions, from a rope maze to grills in the store. [Read More]
Bakery opens in Elburn
Made From Scratch is open and serving up fresh-baked goods and coffee in downtown Elburn. Valerie McGrath opened her new bakery on last month on Main Street and intends to expand the menu as her business expands. [Read More]
Operation Snowball goes to Lorado Taft
Operation Snowball is a dedicated group seeking to prevent dangerous actions. This group will be going to Lorado Taft from Nov. 11-13. [Read More]
Explorer program teaches fire fighting skills
By Sabrina Sivert, Reporter Ever wanted to be a hero or give back to your community? Check out the Explorer Post program at the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District, which allows students ages 14-21 to explore potential careers as fire fighters and emergency [Read More]
Elementary ISAT scores rise; board looks to improve college readiness
District 302 set overall goals for ISAT scores in grades K-5 at the Sept. 26 board meeting. [Read More]
Four elected to school board
Teresa Witt, Gayle Pavlak, Tony Valente and Joe Oberweis were sworn into their positions on the District 302 school board last month. Voters selected the four candidates on April 5. Oberweis, the current CEO of his family dairy, received 1,298 votes. Witt, who has served on [Read More]
Imel retires; new FVCC director chosen
After 37 years as a teacher, principal and Fox Valley Career Center Director, Larry Imel is retiring. Imel’s last day will be June 30. [Read More]
New tax levy met with both outrage and reluctant acceptance
“I just want to hear your explanation for increasing our taxes once again,” Sugar Grove resident Toby Cook said at the Dec. 13 board meeting. [Read More]
New McDonald’s to be built in Sugar Grove
By Nick Phillips, Reporter “Hello, can I take your order?” Sugar Grove residents may soon be asked this question by employees of a McDonald’s that could be built in the area at the corner of Park Ave. and Rt. 47 in Sugar Grove. Richard Young, Sugar [Read More]
Full Doorsteps, Full Families
Deprived. Hungry. Scared. There are thousands of families that aren’t as fortunate as others. Millions of people have lost their jobs because of the economy, leaving families struggling to pay bills, buy clothes and even buy food. The mission of the Sugar [Read More]
Dr. Charles McCormick named Administrator of the Year by Journalism Education Association
By: Kaneland Krier Dr. Charles McCormick was named Administrator of the Year by the national Journalism Education Association on Sept. 27. [Read More]