Earth Force Club tackles local issues; Recent project focuses on pollinators
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The future is certainly in the hands of our children, and one group is giving them...
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 […]
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By Margaret Downing REPORTER Village of Machesney Park trustees took care of a number of items at the July 1 meeting of trustees. Village president Steve Johnson noted: “I personally want to thank all of the coaches, players and parents for their time and dedication they put into this team’s […]
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By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Kicking off the Fourth of July celebrations, the Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the “Shirland Freedom Festival” on Saturday, June 29. Music was heard from the talented band. “The Dirt Road Rebels.” Food trucks, and craft vendors filled the grounds. Stunning fireworks filled the […]
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The Mercyhealth Development Foundation’s annual Golf Play Day raised more than $20,000, thanks to the support of golfers, volunteers and corporate sponsors. The charity outing was held May 17 at the Beloit Club and attracted 144 Mercyhealth Development Foundation supporters. This year’s event raised more than $20,000 for the Mercyhealth […]
July 6, 2024 / no comments
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT If you are looking for an alternative location other than home to curl up with a good book, look no farther than The Novel Spot bookstore in Pecatonica. Opened in April of this year, owner/operator Emily Gibson shared that she’d had the idea of […]
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The Rockford Rivets baseball team wore uniform jerseys emblazoned with the original Rockford Peaches logo and played under the name Rockford Peaches and hosted the Kalamazoo Growlers on Saturday (June 29) night game, followed by spectacular fireworks. But there were a lot of fireworks during the game as the bats […]
July 6, 2024 / no comments
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 […]
July 6, 2024 / no comments
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Gardening webinars If you are into gardening, the University of Illinois Extension is offering several upcoming seasonal...
July 12, 2024
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The future is certainly in the hands of our children, and one group is giving them...
June 26, 2024 11:48 am
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR This July, if you happen to be driving along Perryville Road in Rockford, you may...
June 20, 2024 11:52 am
Andrea Hazzard, of Pecatonica, will be hosting a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day about grain farming called “Going With the Grain: Diversified,...
July 12, 2024
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT If you are looking for an alternative location other than home to curl up with...
July 6, 2024 3:59 pm
Two weeks ago, before the storms, an officer working patrol noticed the basketball hoop over in Winnebago’s...
June 26, 2024 11:47 am
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Kicking off the Fourth of July celebrations, the Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the “Shirland Freedom...
July 12, 2024
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Members of various boards were reappointed at the Village of Rockton Board of Trustees...
July 6, 2024 3:58 pm
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Settlers Park welcomed mega sized crowds to take in four days of fun from June 13-16. Event...
June 26, 2024 11:47 am
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Village of Machesney Park trustees took care of a number of items at the July 1 meeting of trustees. Village president Steve...
July 12, 2024
The Rockford Rivets baseball team wore uniform jerseys emblazoned with the original Rockford Peaches logo and played under...
July 6, 2024 3:57 pm
Last week, the Rockford Park District convened for our routine quarterly all-staff meeting. These meetings are a time...
June 26, 2024 11:45 am
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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...
July 12, 2024
The Byron Museum’s 37th Annual Quilt Show will be held during ByronFest from July 12-14. The museum is seeking...
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By Amy Harn BYRON CHOIRS Members of Byron choirs, along with alumni, family, and friends, returned from their...
June 26, 2024 11:44 am
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