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Saturday mornings at the Durand Library

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	Mark Peterson brought Cahokia to life for patrons at his March 9 presentation at the Durand Library. This Native American metropolis at one time had a population greater than the city of London with residents in the tens of thousands, and constructed something that we now call “Woodhenge,” of which archeologists conception of the construction is depicted here.

By Barbara Flores FRIENDS OF THE DURAND LIBRARY PRESIDENT Cahokia, once a vibrant city     Something happens when we hear a really good presentation about a place. All of a sudden that place comes alive, even one that has been dead for several hundred years. That’s how Mark Peterson brought […]

 
 

A passion project fulfilled

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	“Buckin’ for Bucks” was a fundraiser held on Feb. 24 to raise money for the animal rescue organization Hope’s Legacy and Trust.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     There was a lot of “bull” flying around on a Saturday night – and all for a good cause at Hot Rod Nellie’s Bar on Feb. 24. The rescue organization Hope’s Legacy and Trust held their largest fundraiser of the year, “Buckin’ for Bucks”.     […]

 
 

Arm wrestlers ‘pull down’ at Hot Rod Nellie’s; ‘Mega Practice’ fundraiser for local woman with breast cancer

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	Goble’s brother, Kyle Nelson (left), is the team captain of the Stateline Arm Wrestling Club and of course took part in the benefit. Here, he’s arm-to-arm with Cale Brooks (right), a member of the Midwest Arm Fighters Club. Nelson won three straight against them.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     If you happened to walk into Hot Rod Nellie’s on Jackson Road in Pecatonica on Feb. 18, you might have marveled at the guys gathered in support of one of their own.     Kyle Nelson, the team captain of the Stateline Arm Wrestling Club, in […]

 
 

Saturday mornings at the Durand Library

Saturday mornings at the Durand Library

By Barbara Flores FRIENDS OF THE DURAND LIBRARY PRESIDENT New titles on the shelf!     Visit the Durand Library and take a look – 30 new titles have been added to the village collection. These books are all stacked together on a separate shelf, just waiting to be checked out. […]

 
 

Clutch free throws secure victory for Pecatonica boys

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Pec can’t shake Nequa Valley
	Pecatonica's Tyler Bird tries to get through the Nequa Valley defense of Carson Rheaume, left, and John Bieber during the second quarter of their game in Pecatonica on Feb. 10. Pecatonica unfortunately lost the game 79-59 that night.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Pecatonica Indians picked up their 21st win of the 2023-24 boys’ basketball season with a victory over Lena-Winslow, last week.     On Feb. 5, the Le-Win Panthers played host to the Indians in an NUIC rematch from just a few weeks prior. Back in […]

 
 

Pec Indians kennel Durand Bulldogs in recent NUIC matchup

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	Jaxon Diedrich, of Pecatoncia, gets some help from his teammates after making a tough play.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     Over the years, the Pecatonica Indians boys’ basketball team has been one of the best in the area. They continued to prove that statement true with another dominant victory on Jan. 29.     The Durand Bulldogs have been on a completely different ride. After retooling […]

 
 

Indians split games with North Boone, Byron, and Pearl City

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT       The Pecatonica Indians went through a busy part of their 2023-24 boys’ basketball schedule with a trio of matchups last week. After opening the week with a matchup against North Boone, the Indians went on to face an undefeated Byron team and a scrappy […]

 
 

Not an abstract view

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	Pecatoncia watercolor Dick Cholke poses with his painting “Birk”, a portrait of his grandson, that won Best in Show just this last July at the Sandstone Gallery’s “My Current Creations” show, part of the Encore! art group in Mt. Morris. Cholke is currently one of the featured artists at the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana in Oregon through the end of February.

Pecatonica Watercoor artist featured at CMAAA through end of February By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     As the saying goes, “Everyone is an art critic,” based on or influenced by one’s personal feelings, tastes, and opinions. There are so-called masterpieces hanging in galleries all over the world. Judges and curators are […]

 
 

Pecatonica’s first Eagle Scout in Troop 5

Lily Nestler, from Pecatonica’s Scouts BSA Troop 5, has recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout – the first one in her troop.

    After earning 52 merit badges and completing all the requirements set forth by Scouts BSA, Lily Nestler advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 28. She is described as kind, loyal and friendly. Nestler is from Scouts BSA Troop 5, out of Pecatonica, and is their first […]

 
 

Winnebago girls’ basketball picks up wins over Oregon, Dakota

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	Avery Brûlé shoots a three-pointer over Dakota at their Jan. 6 game. The Lady Indians won 60-27.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Winnebago Indians picked up a pair of much needed victories to begin the 2024 phase of their girls’ basketball season. After ending 2023 with an overall record of just 6-12. 2024 is off to a much better start as the Lady Indians tipped the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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