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By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand-Pecatonica Rivermen took things up a notch when they entered the 2024 postseason. After finishing the year with an overall record of 8-1, the Rivermen earned the three seed in this year’s 3A bracket. That had them set up to take on the 14th […]
Coach Molly Kelsey (shown at immediate right of banner), of the Durand Bulldogs volleyball team, has dedicated over a decade to Durand volleyball. That alone is an accomplishment to be proud of – especially with kids of her own at home. For the last few seasons, everyone has witnessed […]
People driving or walking past First Presbyterian Church at 208 W. Winnebago Street in Winnebago will notice bold signs pointing to a “Micropantry.” The pantry is a weatherproof, two-shelf cabinet, mounted on an outside wall, containing food and other needs. Several months ago, church elders met to discuss […]
The Pecatonica United Methodist Women are having their Holiday House Bazaar to on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pecatonica United Methodist Church, located at 528 Washington St. in Pecatonica. They are offering crafts, baked goods, and white elephant gifts. Also, their famous ham […]
FEMA assistance is available to homeowners and renters in the seven designated counties, including Winnebago County, with underinsured or uninsured disaster-related loss from the July 13-16 floods, tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms. Residents can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, by calling […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand Bulldogs continued their 2024 volleyball season with a pair of matchups last week. On Sept. 23, the Bulldogs played host to the Rockford Christian Royal Lions. They returned home to play host to the Pearl City Wolves on the very next day. […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians continued their excellent start to the 2024 volleyball season when they went to compete in this year’s Byron Power Classic Tournament. There, the Indians faced off with Dakota, Scales Mound, and Stillman Valley in pool play. Pec handled their business in […]
Earlier this year on March 11, the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office responded to a call regarding possible human skeletal remains found in a submerged vehicle in the Pecatonica River. It was suspected that the vehicle might be connected to two missing adults from 1976, Clarence Owens and Everett Hawley. […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Week one was a bit of a nail-biter for the Durand-Pecatonica football team. The Rivermen battled their way to a 32-26 victory over the Stockton Blackhawks. After another week of fine-tuning, Du-Pec hit the field to face off against the Eastland-Pearl City Wildcats in week […]
Trinity Lutheran Church, in Durand, will be celebrating their 180th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15 with a special worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a catered dinner. To celebrate the dinner with them, please call 815-248-2311 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat no later than Sunday, […]
