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Bucs crack the win column
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs had higher hopes than to go winless through the first seven...
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Bizarre Belvidere: The mysterious case of Walton Wheeler
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Last month we discussed gruesome events with questionable histories. It seems only fitting that, given the time of year, we take a look at one that was absolutely true. The focus of this unfortunate tale is a man named Walton Wheeler. He […]
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300 career wins
Coach Molly Kelsey (shown at immediate right of banner), of the Durand Bulldogs volleyball team, has dedicated over a decade to Durand volleyball. That alone is an accomplishment to be proud of – especially with kids of her own at home. For the last few seasons, everyone has witnessed […]
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Halloween fun crept into Rockton bringing a complete weekend of fun
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Characters of every kind came to Rockton this weekend where Halloween fun crept into different sections of the village. First Student Bus Company welcomed guests to visit a haunted bus and to find candy and other treats on Saturday. Oct. 26. An optional hot dog lunch […]
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More improvements planned for N. Second Street in Machesney Park
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park village trustees approved a number of items at the Oct. 21 board meeting: *A resolution awarding a construction contract went to Norwest Construction and Blacktop of South Beloit for the N. Second St. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Ramp Improvements was approved. *The final […]
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Byron Masons install 2025 officers
Byron Lodge #274 AF and AM installed officers for the 2025 year at the Masonic Lodge on Oct. 20. Gerald Zeibert was installed as Master of the Lodge while Michael Thomas was installed as Senior Warden, Christopher Judah as Junior Warden, Ronald Beem as Secretary, Thomas Felker as Treasurer, […]
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Micropantry at First Presbyterian in Winnebago
People driving or walking past First Presbyterian Church at 208 W. Winnebago Street in Winnebago will notice bold signs pointing to a “Micropantry.” The pantry is a weatherproof, two-shelf cabinet, mounted on an outside wall, containing food and other needs. Several months ago, church elders met to discuss […]
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Friends of IL Nature Preserves kicks-off volunteer stewardship season at Harlem Hills
The community is invited to participate in an eco-restoration kick-off event at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event marks the beginning of a series of regular restoration workdays dedicated to preserving the unique gravel prairie ecosystem of Harlem Hills. Attendees can […]
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Bizarre Belvidere: The mysterious case of Walton Wheeler
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Last month we discussed gruesome events with questionable histories. It seems only fitting that,...
Blue Thunder remain perfect with week seven victory
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere North Blue Thunder are still perfect on the 2024 Illinois High...
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300 career wins
Coach Molly Kelsey (shown at immediate right of banner), of the Durand Bulldogs volleyball team, has dedicated over a decade to Durand volleyball. That...
Micropantry at First Presbyterian in Winnebago
People driving or walking past First Presbyterian Church at 208 W. Winnebago Street in Winnebago will notice bold...
Holiday House Bazaar happening Nov. 9
The Pecatonica United Methodist Women are having their Holiday House Bazaar to on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m....
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Halloween fun crept into Rockton bringing a complete weekend of fun
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Characters of every kind came to Rockton this weekend where Halloween fun crept into different sections of the village. First...
Old Stone Church serving local communities for 30 years
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Old Stone Church food pantry had their first distribution in June of 1994. Thirty...
National Jr. Honor Society project brought birthday joy to seniors in Beloit
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Stephen Mack Middle School seventh grade student Aubrey Green is now an official member...
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More improvements planned for N. Second Street in Machesney Park
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park village trustees approved a number of items at the Oct. 21 board meeting: *A resolution awarding a construction...
Friends of IL Nature Preserves kicks-off volunteer stewardship season at Harlem Hills
The community is invited to participate in an eco-restoration kick-off event at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve on Sunday,...
Celebrate OAKtober with a nature hike
October is Oak Awareness Month in Illinois, otherwise known as “OAKtober.” Oaks have played an important part...
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10/30/24 Shopper’s Guide
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10/30/24 Scoop Today
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10/23/24 Shopper’s Guide
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Byron Masons install 2025 officers
Byron Lodge #274 AF and AM installed officers for the 2025 year at the Masonic Lodge on Oct. 20. Gerald Zeibert was installed as Master of the Lodge while...
Ogle Jolly 4-H Club celebrates National 4-H Week
By Kaitlyn Adams OGLE JOLLY 4-H CLUB REPORTER Ogle County 4-H clubs celebrated National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12....
Boyer, of Byron named IHSA Coach of the Year
The Byron Tiger head football coach Jeff Boyer has been recently announced as the Illinois High School Association...
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11/7/24 The Shopper
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10/31/24 The Shopper
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10/24/24 The Shopper
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