West Aurora defeats Metea Valley 85-66 in basketball February 16
Metea Valley High School’s Ethan Helwig, 15, finds initial defense from West Aurora junior Kenin Balfour at East Aurora Saturday. West Aurora won, 85-66. Carter Crane/The Voice
NIU Huskies continue spiral downward
By Woodrow Carroll – After opening Mid-American Conference (MAC) play early in January with two road victories, the Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team appeared to be headed in the right direction. Long troubled by road games in the MAC, victories at Ohio and Miami Ohio were a sign of
Aurora Boys Baseball raises funds for the 2019 season
Jungels Electric Aurora Boys Baseball Minor League champion in 2018 participates in the fundraiser Monday at Buffalo Wild Wings in Aurora. Dustin Krueger/The Voice
Hamlin captures second Daytona 500 victory
By John Schutt – NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 17. With a wreck-infested third stage, Joe Gibbs driver Denny Hamlin pulled off his second Daytona 500 victory and held off teammate Kyle Busch, who took second place. In third place was Erik
Basketball excellence: Geneva, Sandwich
On the eve of March Madness for high schools in boys basketball, Geneva High School carries a favorite’s mantle. The Vikings, 27-1, will play in the Metea Valley Regional next week, a part of the Bartlett Sectional as the No. 1 seed. Teamwork, poise, and consistency have followed the Vikings
East Aurora High School Hall of Fame inducted February 8:
Five East Aurora members were inducted into East Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Friday, Feb. 8. From left are Larry Ramsey, Class of 1985; Aaron McGhee, Class of 1997; Shari Mau, Class of 1994; Bob Christensen, Class of 1986; and Leo Schlee, class of 1971. Bob Christensen earned two varsity
Oswego High School Hall of Fame inducted Saturday:
Oswego High School Saturday, Feb. 16 inducted its newest members of the OHS Athletic Hall of Fame. It took place immediately following the sophomore boys basketball game against Joliet Central. All Athletic Hall of Fame members welcomed the newest members. Athletes inducted: Dick Schwanz, Class of 1961; Jeff (Mike) Sheedy,
High school boys basketball selected schedules, results
Schedule Thursday, Feb. 21 Fox Valley* Crystal Lake South at Jacobs, 7 Dundee-Crown at Hampshire, 7 Southwest Prairie Joliet West at Joliet Central, 5:30 Oswego at Plainfield South, 6:30 Oswego East at Minooka, 6:30 Plainfield N. at Plainfield East, 6:30 Non-conference Evergreen Park at IMSA, 7 Ihsa State Tournament Class
Common sense, ways to stay warm, help seniors in Winter
By Barb Nadeau – We already have braved some of the most brutal days of the Winter this year, but there is still the potential for more cold days ahead. Knowing how to stay safe and warm is important for everyone, but seniors may need special considerations. Let us look
Oswego Senior Center offers free tax filing assistance for seniors
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, VITA specialists are taking appointments for free tax filing for seniors 60 years or older, persons with disabilities and students. Income must be below $55,000 annually. Participants must bring the following to your appointment: Proof of identification (photo ID); Social Security
Ella Handa celebrates 102nd birthday
Ella Handa receives attention from Don Managers, manager of Plum Landing on her celebration of her 102nd birthday last week. She loves living at Plum Landing. She said it’s like family. She’s in good health and humor, loves to laugh, and tell jokes. She has two children, three grandchildren, and
Community assistance:
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin gives a salute to community members at Tuesday’s media briefing who offered help in Friday’s shooting. Jeff Hartman, left, is from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley; Aurora Noon Rotary representatives Linda Kemp and Charlie Zine; Sarah Cervantes, Seven Brighter, and Chad Jimenez from the
Salute to first responders:
Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora renders applause to first responders from many departments in Friday’s shooting tragedy in Aurora. Naperville Fire chief Mark Puknaitis, Naperville Police chief Robert Marshall, Aurora Fire chief Gary Krienitz, and Aurora Police chief Kristen Ziman. A video of the event can be seen at facebook.com/thevoice.us.
Let’s Go Green!
• Montgomery recycling event: The Village of Montgomery’s recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Public Works facility, 891 Knell Road in Montgomery. A photo ID will be required to show residency. Items that can be brought in include: Electronics, fluorescent light
Willow: Loves attention, snuggles at bedtime
Willow is a female Domestic Short Hair Brown Tiger who was born June 20, 2018. Willow can be a bit timid around new things or loud noises. She can hold her own with her four brothers and three adult cats. She is well socialized with cats and children. She is
Fundraiser forum
Pancake breakfast February 23 in Aurora Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive, will be host to the 27th annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, to benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. The public is invited. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, scrambled
Never been prouder, Aurora Strong: Chief Ziman
Here is a message on Facebook from Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman Tuesday on the police activity Friday following the shootings at Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora: By Kristen Ziman – It’s been roughly 96 hours since a disgruntled employee who was being terminated killed five people and shot five
Aurora Police spokesman Dan Ferrelli shares a farewell message after nearly 23 years with the police department
A retirement farewell message from Dan Ferrelli, public information officer of the Aurora Police Department: Almost 23 years ago, I reported for my first day of duty with the Aurora Police. When I walked into the old police station, it reminded me of the TV show Hill Street Blues. It