OGLE COUNTY – 4-H Clothing Day was held on July 18, and allowed all 4-Hers who signed up for Clothing & Textiles to participate in conference judging and the Fashion Revue. This year, Abby Mongan, Oregon, a long time sewer had a wonderful idea to have the 4-Hers sew corn […]
POPLAR GROVE – North Boone School District hired Dr. Michael J. Greenlee as the new superintendent as its special board meeting held on Monday, Aug. 17. Dr. Greenlee will take over on Sept. 1 for Interim Superintendent Ted Rehl. The school board is excited to welcome Dr. Greenlee back to […]
By Doug Schroder Editor BYRON – After 23 years in the same spot on the north side of Blackhawk Blvd., Casey’s General Store has built a new store on the south side of the street, just kitty corner from the old building. On Friday, Aug. 14, they celebrated the Grand […]
PECATONICA – A fire destroys a garage in Pecatonica Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 423 W. 6th Street around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived, the garage was engulfed in flames. Several propane tanks inside made the blaze worse. One firefighter was taken to the hospital as […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) named Brenden Schultz, of Pecatonica High School, the 2015 Conservation Teacher of the Year for grades 9th – 12th, at the organization’s 67th Annual Meeting in Springfield. In commending Mr. Schultz for his outstanding teaching skills, Jerry Snodgrass, […]
Elementary schools Monday, Aug 24- Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Nuggets w/ Rice Krispy Bar, Bosco Sticks Tuesday, Aug 25- Mini Maple Waffled & Sausage, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Chicken Creaser Salad Wednesday, Aug 26- Pepperoni Pizza, Spaghetti W/ Sauce & cheese, All American Sub Thursday, Aug 27- Hot Dog, Baked potato […]