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Highland Community College Foundation recognizes Distinguished Alumni

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023

On November 17, the Highland Community College Foundation recognized eight Distinguished Alumni at the Freeport Club in Freeport.

TEEN BOOK ASSOCIATION ON DECEMBER 31

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

This NEW book club, just for young adults (ages 13-18), is led by Jackie Criddle.

Best Burger & Better App

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

I don’t know about you, but I have a bit of a Burger Bracket-belly now – at least that’s what I’ll blame it on. Congratulations to Mort’s Bar & Grill for being voted “Best Burger” in the Stephenson County Burger Bracket Challenge after the voting closed at midnight December 12.

Congratulations to the EMT Basic 2022 graduates

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

Congratulations to the EMT Basic 2022 graduates

Highland Community College Foundation recognizes Distinguished Alumni

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2022

On November 17, the Highland Community College Foundation recognized eight Distinguished Alumni at the Freeport Club in Freeport.

Commander Troiola opens the floor to questions from Legion College students

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

The National Legion College students had an opportunity to engage face-to-face with American Legion National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola Thursday afternoon.

Holiday Gathering Food Safety on December 20

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

Holiday Gathering Food Safety on December 20 at 6:00 pm

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MCH: HOLIDAY HOURS

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MCH: HOLIDAY HOURS

Five Organizations Awarded Community Festival of Trees Awards

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

A tree from Open Bible Elementary Learning Center won first place in the People's Choice category and third place from FHN's panel of judges for this year's FHN Community Festival of Trees at the Freeport Public Library.

Give your green thumb a hand, join vegetable gardening workshop

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

Dig in with confidence this spring with Growing Great Vegetables, a five-week webinar series that will cover how to grow a vegetable garden from seed to harvest.

Lego Club on December 26

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

Calling all builders! Stop by the library to let your imagination go wild!

BEARMOON SOAP AT ROCKFORD CITY MARKET ON DECEMBER 23

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

BEARMOON SOAP AT ROCKFORD CITY MARKET ON DECEMBER 23 AT

No appointment necessary during Express Drop-In dates.

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

No appointment necessary during Express Drop-In dates.

Highland campus to close for the holidays

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2022

The Highland Community College campus, including the Student/Conference center and Clarence Mitchell Library, will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 22, 2022 – Jan. 2, 2023.

An event bigger than Army-Navy

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2022

During interviews with the media, Army Head Coach Jeff Monken made it clear that his team and the U.S. Military Academy leadership was even more excited about an event that happened just few days before the Army-Navy Game.

Welcome New Team Member Katie Wilkinson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2022

Please join us in welcoming Katie Wilkinson, who will work as a liaison between primary care, endocrinology, and the KSB Center for Diabetes Management.