The Gazette

Numbers were down for the 2018 WHS Tractor Day

Numbers were down for the 2018 WHS Tractor Day

By Doug Schroder, Editor Only nine students participated in the annual Tractor Day this year. Eight tractors were driven in the parade on Friday, March 23, with one of those tractors carrying a guest. The students who participated were Lacey Tierney, Jelene Weerda, Jared Cunningham, Kain Viel, Jacob Bryden, Brennan Burkhart, […]

 
 

Rivermen back on board with co-op plans

By Chris Johnson, reporter The co-op of Pecatonica and Durand baseball players suit up again this season as they prepare to make a push towards a successful NUIC season and they are off to a pretty solid start. Recent wins over nearby neighbors help give a picture of how tough this […]

 
 

150th Anniversary

150th Anniversary

  First Presbyterian Church in Winnebago kicked off their 150th Anniversary with a special service, followed by a dinner on Sunday, March 18. Long-time member Alta Straley poses with one of the 10 table centerpieces she put together for the event. Doug Schroder photo    For more church news pick […]

 
 

U.S. Attorney’s Office to conducted Election Day monitoring

The U.S. Attorney’s Office monitored the federal, state and local primary elections in Rockford and surrounding communities on March 20, John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, announced last Tuesday. As part of the monitoring effort, the office operated a telephone hotline for citizens […]

 
 

2018 Pec Fun Fair

2018 Pec Fun Fair

Pecatonica Cub Scout Lions Troop member Zane Krantz, was delighted to meet the Pec Lions Club Lion at the Fun Fair at Pecatonica High School on Saturday, March 10. For more community news pick up a copy of the 3/22 issue of the Gazette   

 
 

SwedishAmerican Foundation announces Caring for our Community Grant program

The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it will award grants through its second annual Caring For Our Community grant program. The Foundation will provide financial support to not-for-profit organizations, particularly those that complement the SwedishAmerican Foundation mission and vision. The grant application will be available Thursday, March 1 through […]

 
 

Winnebago Chamber of Commerce holds awards night

Winnebago Chamber of Commerce holds awards night

By Doug Schroder, Editor The Winnebago Chamber of Commerce held their yearly awards night on Thursday, March 15, at the Seward Community Center in Seward. Guests were first treated to a scrumptious dinner from 6-7 p.m., which was catered by various businesses from Winnebago, Seward, and Durand. After dinner, Winnebago Chamber […]

 
 

Basketball fans

Basketball fans
 
 

Girl Scouts earn World Thinking Day Badge

Girl Scouts earn World Thinking Day Badge

On Feb. 21, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Service Unit 308 hosted their 2nd Annual World Thinking Day Event, at Pecatonica Elementary School. A total of seven troops participated in the event with each troop representing a country of their choice. The Girl Scouts earned the World Thinking Day Badge […]

 
 

Winnebago Fans Club collects shoes as a fundraiser

Winnebago Fans Club collects shoes as a fundraiser

Winnebago Fans Club is conducting a used, unwanted shoe collection drive through March 16 to raise funds to support school district athletics and activities. Funds are earned based on the number of pairs collected and submitted to Funds2Orgs. Anyone can help by donating used shoes they no longer need in […]

 
 
 
 
 
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