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Union Sportsmen’s Alliance hosts first BBQ Bash competition to benefit conservation  

Union Sportsmen’s Alliance hosts first BBQ Bash competition to benefit conservation  

Hundreds of union members and their families gathered at the Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center in Pecatonica on June 17 for the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) first BBQ Bash and Competition to raise funds to support the USA’s mission and benefit the Illinois’ youth conservation program. Armed with 40 pounds […]

 
 

Pecatonica Winnebago Summer League allows for local basketball athletes to put in the extra work

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT This summer, Pecatonica and Winnebago have been hosting their combined Summer Basketball League, which opens opportunities for students from 14 area schools.  Including Pecatonica and Winnebago, the league also hosts Freeport, Sterling Newman, South Beloit, Stillman Valley, North Boone, Oregon, Stockton, Forreston, Eastland, Rockford Christian, Dakota, […]

 
 

Pecatonica FFA honored at state convention

Pecatonica FFA honored at state convention

Members of the Pecatonica FFA chapter ended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2023 theme of “Electrify,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and […]

 
 

Rural firefighting

Rural firefighting

    Win-Bur-Sew’s day crews were training on rural water set up and drafting recently. Homes and properties outside the village do not have hydrants to supply the water, Win-Bur-Sew has two tenders that bring the water to the fire. Both of Win-Bur-Sew’s tenders hold 3,000 gallons of water. Along […]

 
 

Pec Memorial Day Parade enjoyed by all

Pec Memorial Day Parade enjoyed by all

By George Howe Reporter On a picture perfect weather afternoon, Pecatonica’s Main Street was lined with American flags and loads of spectators on both sides of the street as theMemorial Day Parade stepped off. For more than 100 years this second largest parade in Illinois (Chicago 1st) was filled with […]

 
 

Summer Reading Program to kick off in Pecatonica

The Pecatonica Public Library is holding the annual six-week Summer Reading Program again this year. The event is held on Fridays, starting June 16, at 11 a.m. with a special summer reading kickoff performance from Mr. Steve. Mr. Steve will put on a show with music, balloons, and magic. Please […]

 
 

Pecatonica track team competed at State  

Pecatonica track team competed at State  

Last week, Pecatonica High School congratulated State Bound track athletes and wished them luck as they will participated in the State Finals last Friday and Saturday for a chance to win a state championship. Tristan Garcia: Qualified for state in the Shot Put with a throw of 36 feet 3 inches […]

 
 

Indians split games in busy week

Indians split games in busy week

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians earned their sixteenth win of the 2023 softball season, last week. The Indians came into the week with a record of 13-7 and a busy schedule ahead of them. With four games in as many days, the Indians had little downtime. Although the […]

 
 

Pec Rotary Club, youth plant trees in Sumner Park     

Pec Rotary Club, youth plant trees in Sumner Park     

Pecatonica Rotary has recently led a project in Pecatonica, which resulted in 16 trees being planted in Sumner Park on Saturday, April 29. Youth from Seward Determination 4-H, Pecatonica FFA, and several Scout Troops learned the basics of tree planting and care, and had hands on experience planting. Tom Walsh, […]

 
 

J&J athletes bring home Illinois State Championship titles

J&J athletes bring home Illinois State Championship titles

Eleven J&J Tumbling and Trampoline Team athletes recently competed at the USA Gymnastics Illinois State Championships in Decatur, Ill. Of the 11 athletes, the team now has eight newly crowned State Champions. In the Trampoline event, Kinzie Beyer (Milledgeville), Aliyah Quenzer (German Valley), and HaLeigh Rhode (Davis) brought home State […]

 
 
 
 
 
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