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Ogle County 4-H project exhibits to be showcased

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	Blakelynn Swanson, of Stillman Valley, was the 2023 Champion Senior Showmanship Sheep. This year’s Ogle County Fair will take place Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 4.

By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION     Approximately 580 4-H project exhibits and 1,000 project animals will be showcased by Ogle County’s 284 4-H club members in 13 clubs during the 2024 Ogle County Fair in Oregon from Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. […]

 
 

BHS team runs in 5K

BHS team runs in 5K

BYRON HS CROSS COUNTRY FACEBOOK PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing     Byron High School’s cross country team showed up and nailed it at the Byronfest 5k on July 13. Congratulations to all their runners, but especially to Tim Starwalt who won Overall Champ for men!

 
 

OCSWMD holding residential electronics recycling collection July 26

    The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will be hosting a residential electronics recycling event on Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.     This event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance […]

 
 

Simons promoted to Stillman Bank retail office manager

Simons promoted to Stillman Bank retail office manager

    Stillman Bank has recently promoted a key member of its successful team in northern Illinois. Jennifer Simons has been promoted to the position of retail office manager, according to President and CEO Thomas Hughes.     With 11 years of banking experience, Simons has served in a variety of roles […]

 
 

Byron’s Rotary Club dissolves after 15 years of accomplishments

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	Effective as of July 1, the Rotary Club of Byron has been dissolved after 15 years of service. The club hands off their signature Pot of Gold fundraiser to the Byron Boosters Association and wishes all the other area service clubs the best for the future!

    The Rotary Club of Byron voted to dissolve, effective as of July 1, following 15 years of service to Byron and to the wider regional, national and international communities.     “I could not be prouder of the impressive work of this small but effective club,” President Dr. Amanda Jennings […]

 
 

Byron Museum to host 37th Annual Quilt Show during ByonFest

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	The Byron Museum’s 37th Annual Quilt Show will be held during ByronFest from July 12-14. Items will be selected for awards by a judge and viewers will also have a chance to vote on their favorite to win a “People’s Choice” award at the end of the festivities.

    The Byron Museum’s 37th Annual Quilt Show will be held during ByronFest from July 12-14. The museum is seeking area quilters and collectors to display their fabric works of art. Quilt registration is open until Wednesday, July 10 at 3 p.m.     First place winners in 10 categories will […]

 
 

Byron choirs go Irish; Members, alumni, family and friends toured and performed in Ireland

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	During their visit to Ireland, the Byron Choir’s first historical stop was the Kylemore Abbey in Connemara. They also held their first concert of the trip there.

By Amy Harn BYRON CHOIRS     Members of Byron choirs, along with alumni, family, and friends, returned from their Ireland tour on June 9. During the tour, they were able to perform in many beautiful venues inside and out, with the final performance being an exchange concert at the Royal […]

 
 

Byron FFA honored at state convention

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	Agriscience Research - Animal Systems State Proficiency Winner: Thomas "Kade" Boatman. From left: father Tom Boatman, mother Tammy Boatman, Kade, and advisor Eric Tryggestad.

    Members of the Byron FFA chapter attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2024 theme of “United As One,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state […]

 
 

BHS shares music with the world

BHS shares music with the world

    The Byron High School Music Departments have recently been sharing their gifts with the world! The BHS Band (top photo) performed at Disney Imagination Campus and the BHS Choir (bottom photo) visited Ireland.

 
 

Smith part of club softball national title at UW-Whitewater

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	Hailey Smith was part of UW-Whitewater’s club softball team that earned a national title on May 19.

    Hailey Smith, an Elementary Middle Education major from Stillman Valley and graduate of Byron High School, is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater club softball team, which earned the 2024 National Club Softball Association Division II national championship after winning the recent World Series.     The Warhawks topped […]

 
 
 
 
 
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