In, About, and Around the Community

So not everything I write for The Herald-News has my byline.

Part of my job some of the time is to rewrite news releases submitted by various organizations and individuals in our coverage area.

For those who live in The Herald-News readership area - and for those who say "there's only negative things in newspapers," I give you these.

Have a great day! :)

Learn how to be a photo naturalist while enjoying fall colors
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington hosted how-to webinar Sept. 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/02/learn-how-to-be-a-photo-naturalist-while-enjoying-fall-colors/ausxoyx/

Giving back once wasn't enough for these 6 scouts
Channahon and Minooka Eagle Scouts channeled gifts into troop fundraiser

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/31/giving-back-once-wasnt-enough-for-these-6-scouts/axpw12o/

Learn how to reduce child firearm deaths with free 'Be SMART' presentation

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/04/learn-how-to-reduce-child-firearm-deaths-with-free-be-smart-presentation/a2y722a/

YMCA seeks volunteers to join its learning mentorship team 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/03/ymca-seeks-volunteers-to-join-its-learning-mentorship-team/aiyq1wl/

Project Acclaim honors city of Joliet arborist Jim Teiber

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/18/project-acclaim-honors-city-of-joliet-arborist-jim-teiber/am63yj1/

ICC urges utilities to extend moratorium on disconnections through winter 2021

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/09/icc-urges-utilities-to-extend-moratorium-on-disconnections-through-winter-2021/anpk314/

D. 86 in Joliet promotes 4 administrators 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/04/d-86-in-joliet-promotes-4-administrators/a9dgiek/

IDNR launches new ‘Hunt Illinois’ website

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/10/idnr-launches-new-hunt-illinois-website/a2nfo8p/


Sweets & Savory Crawl returned to Lockport for the 7th year

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/09/sweets-savory-crawl-returning-to-lockport-for-the-7th-year/a4aa3g/

Gary Allen at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet rescheduled for 2021

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/gary-allan-at-rialto-square-theatre-rescheduled-to-2021/a6hs9o3/

Lauren Scanlan named new Troy 30-C assistant principal

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/04/lauren-scanlan-named-new-troy30-c-assistant-principal/atly5jj/

Rock Run Greenway Trail reopens on Joliet’s west side 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/rock-run-greenway-trail-reopens-on-joliets-west-side/apbpxv9/

Joliet Jewish Congregation announces new rabbi

Current rabbi, Charles Rubovits, wishes to retire

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/joliet-jewish-congregation-announces-new-rabbi/a71dbv1/

D. 86 in Joliet now provides meals for any child 18 or younger  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/d-86-in-joliet-now-provides-meals-for-any-child-18-or-younger/a9va2x1/

Silver Cross Foundation to host BBQ & Brews fundraiser Sept. 24 in New Lenox 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/silver-cross-foundation-to-host-bbq-brews-fundraiser-sept-24-in-new-lenox/aayyd8k/

Franciscan sister in Frankfort enjoys a private concert in Frankfort on her 105th birthday

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/franciscan-sister-in-frankfort-enjoys-a-private-concert-in-frankfort-on-her-105th-birthday/dibpavl/

High school students 16 and older at D. 202 in Plainfield can be election judges 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/high-school-students-16-and-older-at-d-202-in-plainfield-can-be-election-judges/a9qceuf/

Many opportunities for helping local food pantries in September

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/14/plainfield-park-district-collecting-donations-for-bags-of-hope-on-sept-19/a6doewo/

Plainfield High School-Central Campus holds outdoor band practice 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/18/plainfield-high-school-central-campus-holds-outdoor-band-practice/a8jb0xl/

Spirits come to life with Joliet park's adaptation of 'Spoon River Anthology'

Outdoor event is free, reservations required 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/18/spirits-come-to-life-with-joliet-parks-adaptation-of-spoon-river-anthology/avcwhbx/

Joliet church donates school supplies to local students

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/18/joliet-church-donates-school-supplies-to-local-students/a7hjpnt/

Joliet Catholic Academy seniors named finalists in scholarship competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/18/joliet-catholic-academy-seniors-named-finalists-in-scholarship-competition/a96ydh8/

Founders of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox support hospital’s dialysis program 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/18/founders-of-silver-cross-hospital-in-new-lenox-support-hospitals-dialysis-program/aohfns8/

Forest Preserve police reunite lost tortoise with #Shorewood owners 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/18/forest-preserve-police-reunite-lost-tortoise-with-shorewood-owners/a8k4omv/

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