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State’s attorney’s, sheriff’s offices each get $30K from sale of 2 Huntley properties By HANNAH PROKOP hprokop@shawmedia.com HUNTLEY – The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office each received
more than $30,000 after two Huntley properties that were part of an alleged drug ring were seized. Under state law, when forfeited assets are sold, the money is distributed among
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state law enforcement agencies, according to a news release from the state’s attorney’s office. That money must be used for substance abuse treatment and educational programs, and for assisting
agencies with drug crimes. McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi said the office typically uses forfeiture funds to buy ribbons for Red Ribbon Week, T-shirts and pamphlets that spread an
anti-drug message, but the amount received in this forfeiture will allow them to do more. “With this large amount we’re going to look into possibly giving money to sub-
stance abuse programs” through a grant program, Bianchi said. He said they have about $50,000 in the office’s drug
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‘[ST. MARY] HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY HOME THAT’S CALLING ME BACK’
Police accuse duo of beating up woman By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com SPRING GROVE – A man and woman from unincorporated Spring Grove have been charged with aggravated kidnapping after police said they beat up a woman and the man threatened to kill her if she left his home. The victim told police she was at a residence in the 39200 block of North Jackson Drive near Spring Grove on Dec. 27 when she got into an argument with an acquaintance and resident, Dvino E. Thomas, 30, according to a news release from the Lake County Dvino E. Sheriff’s OfThomas fice. During the argument, Thomas punched the victim in the face and struck her face with a blunt object, Jori A. Urgo police said. Jori A. Urgo, 21, who lives at the residence, also punched the victim, police said. Police said after the beating, the victim said Thomas pulled out a handgun and threatened to kill her if she left the home or told police. Thomas also took the keys to the victim’s vehicle, the release said. Two days later, the victim was able to leave and was driven to a local hospital, where she was treated for a broken nose, bruises and a possible broken eye socket, police said. Police would not elaborate on how she was able to leave or who took her to get medical treatment. Sheriff’s detectives said they started an investigation after the victim went to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Friday. Detective and spokesman Christopher Covelli said the victim waited to report the incident because she feared retaliation. “It was terrifying for her, and she was fearful after the incident of these individuals,” Covelli said. Lake County Sheriff’s Warrants Division deputies
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St. Mary Catholic Church and School students (from left) Sara Kranenburg, Haven Jakubowicz and Caroline Cherniak await their cue to proceed down the aisle Jan. 5 at the church in Woodstock. The church and school is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
St. Mary celebrates centennial Gala among events to bring back generations of alumni By HANNAH PROKOP n hprokop@shawmedia.com
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ary McNulty, a 1987 graduate of St. Mary Catholic School, said the school is like an extension of her family. She and her 11 brothers and sisters, who then were Merrymans, all went to the school that is celebrating 100 years in the community. McNulty said she met her future husband, Mike McNulty, when he came to St. Mary in sixth grade. Now they have four children who have attended, or are currently enrolled at, the school. Some of her best friends are from St. Mary, McNulty said, and she plans on connecting with more
On the Web To view an interview with St. Mary Catholic School Principal Brenda Baldassano as well as additional photos from the school, visit NWHerald.com. alumni through the events the school is hosting for the centennial, including a gala Jan. 30 at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. “You came from the same background, and because of that I think it helps the building blocks of friend-
Julissa Ramirez smiles as she kneels in the pews during the Mass celebration Jan. 5 at St. Mary Catholic School in Woodstock. The school is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. ship,” McNulty said. “And they’re just honest, good people. You’ve just known them your whole life.” Details for registering for the gala and other centennial events can be found on the school’s website and alumni Facebook page. St. Mary’s Catholic school opened in September 1916, and classes were held in the parish house until a new school building was completed Jan. 1, 1917, according to a parish history book. The school originally was for first through eighth grade. The high school started in 1923. A new high school building opened in
January 1951 because of increased enrollment. In 1959, Marian Central Catholic High School was opened in Woodstock, and St. Mary’s High School closed. Today, 242 students from preschool through eighth grade are enrolled at St. Mary, school secretary Kathy Stanger said. She said there are 20 teachers and teacher’s aides on staff. Although the school has gone through structural changes over the years, many of the families attending the school have stayed
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