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The Byron Museum of History unveils the new veteran exhibit called Hell on Wheels, featuring local farmer Everett Jones who served as a medic in Europe during WWII. Everett E. Jones graduated from Leaf River High School in May of 1942, and a little over four months later […]
Byron Lodge #274 AF and AM installed officers for the 2025 year at the Masonic Lodge on Oct. 20. Gerald Zeibert was installed as Master of the Lodge while Michael Thomas was installed as Senior Warden, Christopher Judah as Junior Warden, Ronald Beem as Secretary, Thomas Felker as Treasurer, […]
By Kaitlyn Adams OGLE JOLLY 4-H CLUB REPORTER Ogle County 4-H clubs celebrated National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12. National 4-H Week originated during World War II when the National 4-H Camp in Washington, DC, was postponed due to the conflict. In 1942, Ohio State 4-H Leader W.H. Palmer introduced […]
The Byron Tiger head football coach Jeff Boyer has been recently announced as the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 2023-24 Coach of the Year. “Coach Boyer’s ability to inspire and develop our student-athletes, both on and off the field, has been nothing short of extraordinary,” states Byron CUSD […]
Have you ever wanted to see a beekeeper in action? Or pick your own apples and berries? Join the University of Illinois Extension for this year’s Ogle County Farm Stroll will be on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is a free, family-friendly event. […]
Meridian CUSD #223 proudly announces that board members Jill Huber and Tim DeVries recently attended the Federal Advocacy Conference hosted by the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA). This annual conference in Washington, D.C., provided an invaluable opportunity for board members to discuss key federal education policies and […]
The school is thrilled to announce that the Stillman Valley National Honor Society chapter has been recognized for its exceptional achievements with the Service Award of Excellence, awarded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. This award celebrates their dedication, hard work, and impact in making a […]
The Ogle-Lee Retired Teachers Association (RTA) awarded three $500 scholarships this year to college junior or seniors working towards a degree in education. Two scholarships were from the Ogle-Lee RTA Scholarship Fund donations and one was the Pamela J. Farris Scholarship. The $500 Pamela J. Farris Scholarship was […]
Since the first presidential election in 1789, politicians have looked for creative ways for supporters to publicly endorse candidates. The campaign pin goes back to 1824, when Andrew Jackson first used them as a means for voters to show support. Steve Jones of Byron is making a temporary […]
Meridian Community Unit School District 223 is proud to announce that their Board of Education has been honored with the 2024 School Board Governance Recognition by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). This prestigious recognition is awarded to school boards that have demonstrated exemplary governance practices and a […]
