Melinda Berman will graduate from Homewood-Flossmoor High School and head off to Bulgaria serving as a teen coordinator for a summer program hosted by BBYO.
Author: Marilyn Thomas
PSC candidates say they will improve community outreach, student assistance
It was a spirited discussion between two candidates for the Prairie State College District 515 board of trustees at the March 27 debate hosted by the Homewood-Flossmoor League of Women Voters. Jay Readey of Flossmoor and Camiella Williams of Chicago Heights took turns answering audience questions covering finances, student services,[Read More…]
H-F High’s next principal receives warm welcome
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s students, staff and community welcomed their new principal, Jerry Lee Anderson, with great enthusiasm.
Candidates for H-F board look at range of topics
Communications, test scores and diversity were major topics of discussion at the District 233 school board candidate forum in preparation for the April 4 election. Three incumbents on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School board – Richard Lites, Gerald Pauling and Andy Lindstrom – are facing challengers Steven Anderson, Eric Grant,[Read More…]
H-F teachers select three candidates in school board race
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization (HFEO) has endorsed incumbents Gerald Pauling and Andy Lindstrom and newcomer Eric Grant for election to the District 233 school board on April 4.
Posse Foundation selects 3 H-F students for college scholarships
Three outstanding seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are receiving college scholarships after being named 2017 Posse Scholars.
Milord Studio Theatre honors Homewood couple’s 50 years of service
The Drama Group has found a way to honor Paul and Maureen Milord of Homewood for their 50 years of dedicated volunteerism. The group renamed its theater space The Milord Studio Theatre.
Park Board prioritizes spending for 2017-18 budget
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners met with staff on March 7 to review plans for upcoming expenses in the next budget year. The Homewood-Flossmoor area’s equalized assessed valuation (EAV) has been dropping, causing the park district to lose tax revenue. Commissioners went through the list and thanked staff for[Read More…]
Crowds come out for Dairy Queen’s opening day
It didn’t matter that the temperature hovered around 40 degrees, or that the sun didn’t shine. It was opening day at Homewood’s Dairy Queen on Thursday and people lined up for their favorite ice cream treats.
Welsh family celebrates 50th anniversary of Dairy Queen
Thursday, March 9, will mark the 50th year the Homewood Dairy Queen opens under the ownership of the Welsh family. Homewood and Flossmoor residents are expected to flock to the store at Ridge Road and Gladville Avenue, despite the colder temperatures. It’s the tradition that counts, and the Welsh family[Read More…]
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