Harley Tomlinson

City Editor at Rensselaer Republican

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Council gives Lyons four more years on school board

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - The Rensselaer City Council voted to retain the services of Emily Lyons as a member of the Rensselaer Central School Board on Tuesday night. It is the second four-year term for Lyons, whose new term begins July 1. She was among two candidates for the job, said council president Noelle Weishaar. Both were interviewed in a public hearing by the council last week.
Pumping gas at Shorty's BP helps SJC's building and trades course

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - Sanjib "Shorty" Mohanty and Good Oil of Winamac have devised a way to help provide funds for Saint Joseph's College's Building and Trades program. Shorty's BP station Washington Street in downtown Rensselaer has designated a pump that when used by customers, Good Oil and the station will give 5 cents for each gallon of gas to the program, which is currently building homes on the west side of campus.
Stath emphasizes remembrance in Memorial Day speech

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - Cindy Stath of Rensselaer - who is affectionally known by many as the Wreath Lady - delivered a Memorial Day message designed to stress the importance of remembering our nation's fallen soldiers on a day set aside specifically for them during Monday's Memorial Day service at the Weston Cemetery. "For many, (Memorial Day) marks the beginning of the summer, parades, cookouts and swimming pool and backyard parties.
Commissioners accept bids for roofing projects at county buildings

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

JASPER COUNTY - Jasper County properties will be receiving new roofs and shingles this summer. The Jasper County Commissioners approved bids on a series of roofing projects involving county buildings, including the Health Department where the board meets the first Monday of every month. The building is located at 910 S. Sparling Ave. in Rensselaer. The county received two bids to replace the roof, with FBI Buildings bid of $107,640 for a standing seam metal roof accepted by the commissioners.
Wheatfield Legion honors Memorial Day with parade march to cemetery

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

WHEATFIELD - Wheatfield American Legion Post 406 members led a large contingent of Legionnaires, Legion Auxiliary members and the Legion Riders in a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 26. The group gathered at the Integrity Funeral Home parking lot on South Street before making the 250-foot trek to the top of the hill at Wheatfield Cemetery. Over 30 people gathered at the top of the hill to witness the parade, which also included members from a Boy Scout troop.
KVHS uses depth to keep grip on another sectional trophy

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - Before addressing the elephant in the room (or the discus ring, in this case), here is a recap of some of the outstanding performances at the Rensselaer Central boy's track sectional last Thursday night. Rensselaer Central sophomore sprinter Rashad Claybon captured the first two sectional titles of his career by winning the 100-meter dash in 11.41 seconds and adding the 200 title later in 22.65.
Distance runners propel KVHS girls to 6th straight track sectional

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

WHEATFIELD - Kankakee Valley has won six straight girls' track sectional titles - and 13 of the last 14 - in a myriad of ways. The Kougars have relied on sprinters and all-around athletes to capture major points in some years, while other years they have turned to field event stars. On Wednesday, KV's longtime coach Lane Lewallen sent out a regiment of strong middle- and long-distance runners for a number of first-place points in holding off runner-up Kouts and Morgan Township.
KVHS uses depth to keep grip on another sectional trophy

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - Before addressing the elephant in the room (or the discus ring, in this case), here is a recap of some of the outstanding performances at the Rensselaer Central boy's track sectional last Thursday night. Rensselaer Central sophomore sprinter Rashad Claybon captured the first two sectional titles of his career by winning the 100-meter dash in 11.41 seconds and adding the 200 title later in 22.65.
Distance runners propel KVHS girls to 6th straight track sectional

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

WHEATFIELD - Kankakee Valley has won six straight girls' track sectional titles - and 13 of the last 14 - in a myriad of ways. The Kougars have relied on sprinters and all-around athletes to capture major points in some years, while other years they have turned to field event stars. On Wednesday, KV's longtime coach Lane Lewallen sent out a regiment of strong middle- and long-distance runners for a number of first-place points in holding off runner-up Kouts and Morgan Township.
Steele is 2025 KVHS Government Student of the Year

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

WHEATFIELD - Kankakee Valley senior Alei Steele, who aspires to be a field reporter for MLB in the future, was named the Lynn Lary Sakel Government Student of the Year this week. The Lynn Lary Sakel award began after longtime former KV Social Studies teacher, Lary Sakel, passed away in the fall of 2016, according to teacher Paul Norwine. He was known by many as a teacher at DeMotte as well as Kankakee Valley High School, while others remember him as DeMotte's Town Judge.