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Union Insurance Group committed to preserving outdoor heritage

Union Insurance Group committed to preserving outdoor heritage

    Union Insurance Group (UIG), a founding partner of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), is now three years into its five-year commitment to ensure that youth in Illinois have an opportunity to learn the values of nature through exploration, self-discovery and the development of new skills.     UIG and president […]

 
 

Winnebago Cemetery tour: A successful walk through history

Winnebago Cemetery tour: A successful walk through history

On a beautiful Sept. Saturday, more than 100 visitors toured the Winnebago Cemetery for a walk through history sponsored by Winnebago Community Historical Society. Volunteers told the stories of six early settler families with gravesites at the cemetery: the Holts, Hudsons, Stires, Merryfields, Grippens, and Weldons, as well as the […]

 
 

Robertson, Nevdal named to All-Tournament team in Oregon

Robertson, Nevdal named to All-Tournament team in Oregon

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The good fortunes continued for the Durand Bulldogs when they traveled to compete in the Oregon Volleyball Tournament, last weekend. On Friday, Sept. 1, the Bulldogs carried an overall record of 8-1.  Durand was riding a two-game win streak after bouncing back from their first loss […]

 
 

Durand kids start school year with bullying prevention lessons  

Last week, Durand Elementary students and staff had the coolest experience! This year we are adding a social and emotional skills curriculum (called Strong Start/Strong Kids) to our elementary building as part of our school improvement and bullying prevention plans. This curriculum will be taught in a couple of short […]

 
 

Black’s incredible catch saves home opener for Rivermen

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand-Pecatonica Rivermen found themselves in an all-time season opener when they faced off with the Stockton Blackhawks, last week. In a game where the Rivermen trailed nearly the entire time, Du-Pec managed to come out on top when it mattered most. The Du-Pec offense did […]

 
 

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department announces Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High – Get a DUI

‘No excuses,’ says Winnebago County Sheriff Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office today announced it is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law en-forcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as we near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day […]

 
 

J&J athletes shine at gymnastics Nationals

J&J athletes shine at gymnastics Nationals

Five athletes from J&J Trampoline and Tumbling team in Pecatonica recently returned from their National Championships with some hardware. The 2023 USA Gymnastics Stars and Stripes National Championships hosted the events of Tumbling, Trampoline, and Double Mini Trampoline and were held in sunny West Palm Beach, Fla. Of the five […]

 
 

Pec FFA shows animals

Pec FFA shows animals

To round out the day of showing at the Section 1 FFA show, Mason Peterson placed very well in the Sheep department! He had champion market lamb overall, grand champion Shropshire ewe with his yearling ewe and reserve champion ram with his yearling ram, grand and reserve champion ram and […]

 
 

Uniting in tribute: RACVB hosts CRE8IV mural dedication, flag-raising ceremony; Community gathers at Veterans Memorial Circle to honor local veterans

Uniting in tribute: RACVB hosts CRE8IV mural dedication, flag-raising ceremony; Community gathers at Veterans Memorial Circle to honor local veterans

Last week, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) proudly hosted a CRE8IV mural dedication and flag-raising ceremony in collaboration with mural sponsors Collins Aerospace, Winnebago County and area partners to honor local veterans in the Rockford region. The event was inspired by and held at Veterans Memorial Circle […]

 
 

Durand volleyball looking to build off recent success

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     For the better part of a decade, the Durand Bulldogs have been one of the top volleyball teams in all of the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference. Through losing players to graduation and starting fresh each year, the Bulldogs continue to find a way to come […]

 
 
 
 
 
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