Winnovation Robotics team to hold Open House The local FIRST Robotics team, Winnovation, comprised of students from Winnebago High School and Pecatonica High School, is well underway in its 15th season. The team is led by Brandon MacLaren and mentored by Seth Lightfoot, Carrington Hong, Noah Schroeder, Mark Kleckler, Scott […]
COURTESY PHOTO The Gazette Poplar Grove residents Randy Alberts and Gena Garner had some time to pose next to one of the carts used in the pregame ceremonies for Super Bowl LIII. Record set in Super Bowl LIII halftime performance By Doug Schroder EDITOR Last week we […]
Machesney Park wins another distinguished budget award By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The village of Machesney Park again has been recognized by a state organization for the qualify of its presentation of the annual budget. Since 1984, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to […]
J&J athlete named to USA Gymnastics Elite Development Team By Megan Gearhart J&J TUMBLING AND TRAMPOLINE Sarah Thompson, 15, of Davis, attended and was named to the 2019 Elite Development Team. The USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling Elite Development Program (EDP) camp was held at the Fon du Lac Park […]
Heidi Burkhart entered into Rockford University Hall of Fame By Doug Schroder EDITOR Winnebago High School alumnus Heidi Burkhart entered the Chuck DeWild Hall of Fame during the Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration Dinner and Induction on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The following information comes from the write-up in the […]
Durand native ‘strolls’ to Guinness world record Rachel (Brubaker) Bowling overcomes sprained ankle to achieve feat By Doug Schroder EDITOR Many area residents remember Durand native Rachel (Brubaker) Bowling when she was a runner in high school taking state medals home in both Cross Country and Track. Those same residents […]
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as Student of the Week recipients at Jean McNair Elementary School for the week of Jan. 7. Students are recognized each week for demonstrating McNair PRIDE. This includes having a positive attitude, exhibiting hard work, being responsible, and demonstrating improvement in […]