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Senior duo leads Belvidere to 10th win
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs girls’ basketball team improved to 10-5 on the 2024-2025...
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NLI protects 208 more acres of land at end of 2024; Two parcels acquired mid to late December
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce that two parcels of land were purchased in December 2024, totaling 208 acres, to protect their natural features and wildlife habitat. These projects were made possible because of the tremendous support of NLI members. On Dec. 16, the land conservation […]
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Harlem gets look at top talent over Christmas
The Harlem boys basketball team finished its Christmas break 1-3 after falling to Waubonsie Valley at home this past Friday. The Huskies got chances to measure themselves against two of the top teams in the state, losing to 14-1 Rock Island in a Christmas tournament and the now 14-0 Warriors […]
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Sergeant promotion at BPD
On Dec. 18, 2024, Officer Garrett Henderson (to right of flag) was promoted and sworn in as a Sergeant of the Byron Police Department at the City Council meeting. Sergeant Henderson has been with the BPD for seven years and looks forward to his new role as Sergeant, serving […]
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Rockton Lions spread joy to local families through Wimpy’s Fund
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Lions Club members were joined by volunteers who spread joy to 140 families on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 21, where special deliveries were made through the Wimpy’s Fund. Smiles came to the faces of 360 children who were recipients of this caring act of […]
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Ogle County 4-H’ers honored for outstanding achievement
By Jodi Baumgartner 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Eighty-nine Ogle County 4-H’ers were honored for their achievements during the 2024 4-H year at club programs. The 4-H Experience Award allows 4-H’ers to be recognized for their work in Project Learning, Participation, Community Service, and Leadership. Three levels […]
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Derthick, Apollo and the fight for entertainment
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Before every home had a television and every pocket had a cell phone, performance entertainment was something that had to be experienced in person. The Derthick Opera House was once the premiere place for such entertainment. Originally, the location, which was just […]
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Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail
Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail By Greg Vassmer • Contributor With the dark of winter, I have less chance to be outdoors, less light in the day. For me, it is the time to finally work on all the things I put off in summer when I […]
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NLI protects 208 more acres of land at end of 2024; Two parcels acquired mid to late December
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce that two parcels of land were purchased in December 2024, totaling 208 acres, to protect their...
Calling all seniors: CLR offers presentation at Winnebago library
Join other community members at the Winnebago Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. in their Community...
Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail
Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail By Greg Vassmer • Contributor With the dark of winter, I have...
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Harlem gets look at top talent over Christmas
The Harlem boys basketball team finished its Christmas break 1-3 after falling to Waubonsie Valley at home this past Friday. The Huskies got chances to measure...
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program celebrates 1.1 million energy-saving milestone with Loves Park-based company
The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program is celebrating an energy-saving milestone with Perfetti Van Melle USA, which...
‘Collection,’ locally authored, now available at RPL
Rockford Public Library (RPL) announces the accession of Collection, a comprehensive art book by renowned local cultural...
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1/8/25 Shopper’s Guide
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1/1/25 Shopper’s Guide
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Sergeant promotion at BPD
On Dec. 18, 2024, Officer Garrett Henderson (to right of flag) was promoted and sworn in as a Sergeant of the Byron Police Department at the City Council...
Ogle County 4-H’ers honored for outstanding achievement
By Jodi Baumgartner 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Eighty-nine Ogle County 4-H’ers...
Highland Elementary donates almost 5,000 items for church
With the season of giving upon us, the students of Highland Elementary in Stillman Valley donated an incredible...
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1/9/25 The Shopper
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