Season 2, Episode 3In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Floyd Dunn, executive director of Valor Support Project (VSP).On January 17, VSP will be hosting Dan Miller at the Rock Falls American Legion. Miller will be speaking about his personal experience with overcoming PTSD and prioritizing his mental health. This free event will run from 6-7pm; donations are appreciated. Proceeds will be evenly split with 50% going to Wounded Warrior Project and 50% going to Valor Support Project.To learn more, visit their website:https://www.valorsupportproject.com/

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In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Detectives Clay Hadley and Tanner Wilhelm of the Sterling Police Department (SPD) about human trafficking.

Much criminal activity, especially human trafficking, relies on isolating the victim. Friends and family can help by watching for signs of isolation in their loved ones, such as significant age gaps in relationships, changes in behavior or noticeable shifts in mood.

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Season 2, Episode 1In this special edition of Along the Rock, Nathan Stahr, director of operations at The Radar Free Press, and Janel Stahr, owner and publisher, discuss the first season of Along the Rock and give a preview of what is to come.“We saw a need for an opportunity for free news for the community and also good news,” commented Janel about how The Radar Free Press came about.

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Season 1, Episode 42In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Sergio Vlahovich, TRIO Transfer Program coordinator and advisor at Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC).Through TRIO, Vlahovich advises and assists students at SVCC who are wanting to transfer to a four-year college or university.The TRIO program promotes success, well-being and goals of SVCC students. To qualify, students must meet one of the following criteria: first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree), lower-income family (determined by Free Application for Federal Student Aid eligibility), or a documented disability.To learn more, visit their website:https://www.svcc.edu/students/trio-sss/index.html

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Season 1, Episode 41In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Pastor Dan Swihart, senior pastor of Open Door Community Church, and Charles Larry III, a church member, about the Recovery Alive program.“We’ve just been praying about what to do in the community, how to be a blessing to the community,” said Swihart, “specifically because we’re surrounded by all the schools.” Recovery Alive is a faith-based, 12-step program, which began as a way to help people – specifically high schoolers – cope with technology addiction. Since its creation, however, it has grown into a large-scale program that also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction.To learn more, visit their website:https://www.opendoorcommunity.church/

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Season 1, Episode 40Along the Rock is a video podcast hosted by Mark Morris and produced by The Radar Free Press.In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Maggie Wike, a representative from NAMI Sauk Area. Morris and Wike discuss what is colloquially known as the holiday blues. In technical terms, it’s known as major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, formerly known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). This disorder typically affects people when they are exposed to less light, such as in the winter. The holidays can also be very stressful between shopping and anxiety from social situations.To learn more, visit their website:https://namisaukarea.org/

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Season 1, Episode 39Along the Rock is a video podcast hosted by Mark Morris and produced by The Radar Free Press.In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Gerald Lott, executive director of Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery (SVVOR). SVVOC is hosting Midnight Masquerade: A Sober New Year’s Celebration on Friday, Dec. 27 from 6-11pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon, Illinois. It’s not just for someone who identifies as being in recovery. Everyone is welcome to attend.To learn more, visit their website:https://www.svvor.org/

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Season 1, Episode 38Along the Rock is a video podcast hosted by Mark Morris and produced by The Radar Free Press.In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Sean Ports, artistic director of the Mosaic Theatre Troupe.Mosaic Theatre Troupe is a new theater start-up located in Dixon that will be producing the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” This adaptation features a cast of eight actors who perform all the roles, but what sets it apart is that each actor takes on the role of Scrooge at some point during the play.To learn more, visit their website:https://mosaictheatretroupe.org/Ch

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Season 1, Episode 37Along the Rock is a video podcast hosted by Mark Morris and produced by The Radar Free Press.In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Sauk Valley Community College president, Dr. David Hellmich about attending a summit at the White House, in Washington, D.C., focused on workforce development efforts within community colleges.To learn more, visit their website:https://www.svcc.edu/

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Season 1, Episode 36Along the Rock is a video podcast hosted by Mark Morris and produced by The Radar Free Press.In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris speaks with Rock Falls High School Principal Mike Berentes about the most recent State Report Card assessment successes and areas that could use improvements.To learn more, visit their website:https://rfhs301.org/

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