April 2025

Albert E. Miller, 86

1 year ago By News Staff

Body A Mass of Christian Burial for Albert Eugene Miller, 86, of South Bend, Indiana was celebrated on Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Laureen M. Stelley, 86

1 year ago By News Staff

Body FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. A Celebration of Life for Laureen Margaret Stelley, 86, was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025,at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.

Babbling Brook

1 year ago By Brook Curtiss

Body It’s really part of the job, I can’t avoid talking about folks. It’s sort of like church, where every discussion starts with ‘not to be a gossip, buuuuuuuut....

Elgin-native physician joining BCHC staff

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Boone County Health Center has announced that Dr. Nicole Kramer will be joining the area medical practice in the fall of 2027.

Scouts gather 734 food items...

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Members from the Albion Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop and Girl Scouts collected 734 items for the Boone County Food Pantry April 5th. The Troop appreciates everyone that helped with the gathering, collecting and donating this year.

Carolyn R. Fischer, 83

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Private inurnment for Carolyn R. Fischer, 83, of Albion will be at St.

Swim lessons for generations of students

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Before moving to Albion, Lonnelle Rasmussen, a certified Water Safety Instructor, taught swimming lessons at three other facilities. She began teaching adult swimming lessons at BCFC in January 1986.

Youth of all ages come to the Center for swimming lessons.

Fitness Center celebrating 40 years

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The Boone County Fitness Center was a dream come true for Jim and Elaine Wolf. They built the Center and donated it to the Community they loved.

Jim and Elaine Wolf (with shovels) at the groundbreaking of the Boone County Fitness Center.

Newman Grove NHS inducts new members

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The Newman Grove National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed seven new members during its induction ceremony held on Monday, March 24th.

New inductees are (l-r): Micah Cuevas, Dylan Luetkenhaus, Piper Jarecki, Allyx Forre, Isabella Santarosa and Madysen Wiese.

Shred event to help Food Pantry

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Jill Anding of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, is partnering with the Boone County Area Food Pantry to host a shred event.