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Working to bring Fred Machesney Memorial to fruition

This is the site of the proposed Fred Machesney Memorial, once a local airport run by Machesney, who is the person the village is named after.

  By Margaret Downing REPORTER Progress is being made on the proposed “Fred Machesney Memorial” to be placed in a front lot of the old Machesney Park Mall on N. Second Street. A dedicated group of historical representatives is and has been busy on getting everything created and lined up […]

 
 

Durand Library presents ‘Owls: the Stuff of Legends and Myths’

Durand Library presents ‘Owls: the Stuff of Legends and Myths’

    Everyone is cordially invited to join the Durand Library on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. to learn about owls. Most people don’t get to see owls in person, but nevertheless people still love them and are fascinated by these extraordinary birds.     Dr. James Giocomo, the Central Region […]

 
 

Celebrating 60 years of the Boone County Conservation District 

Celebrating 60 years of the Boone County Conservation District 

The Boone County Conservation District (BCCD) was the first conservation districts to become established in the state of Illinois on Nov. 4, 1964. Approaching its 60th anniversary, Executive Director Josh Sage will be presenting the colorful history of the organization, as well as defining its established mission and purpose. He […]

 
 

6/21/23 Shopper’s Guide

6/21/23 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

Byron High School congratulates ILMEA All-State Musicians

Byron High School congratulates ILMEA All-State Musicians

Six Byron Music Students were selected to participate in the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Festival.  The Festival took place on Jan. 25-Jan 27, in Peoria.  ILMEA sponsors District and All-State competitions for the State of Illinois.  Illinois is divided into nine districts.  Byron is located in District […]

 
 

Statebound!

Statebound!

Congratulations to the Harlem High School cheer team for qualifying for IHSA state! They placed 4th at the Belvidere North sectional with a score of 91.17 and will be competing this Friday in Bloomington.

 
 

Pecatonica High School Key Club hosts 5th Annual Mr. PHS Pageant

Pecatonica High School Key Club hosts 5th Annual Mr. PHS Pageant

On Feb. 26, 12 young men took the stage at Pecatonica High School to compete for the title of Mr. PHS. Co-chaired by Key Club members Ashley Burrow and Payton Kasper, the 5th Annual Mr. PHS pageant raised over $4,700 in support of the Rockford-based Kids Around the World organization. […]

 
 

Indians capture NUIC Championship

Indians capture NUIC Championship

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER At the start of the week and with two games to go on the regular season schedule, the Pecatonica Indians boys basketball has guaranteed itself a first place finish this season. With a mark of 9-1 at the start of play this week and holding a […]

 
 

Song Book for 2021

Song Book for 2021

Click on the headline above to access a digital copy of the Song Book for 2021. The electronic reader will appear below.  

 
 

4/29/2021 Shopper’s Guide

4/29/2021 Shopper’s Guide

     

 
 
 
 
 
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