By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Belvidere girls’ golf co-op, comprised of Belvidere and Belvidere North players, defeated Harlem High School on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Belvidere won 201-204. In the extremely close game, Belvidere took home the win with Maddie Strum, Sara Redig, Morgan McNulty, and Brenna Rieches scoring […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Sept. 5, 2014, Melissa Gilbertson experienced every loving mother’s worst fear: her son, Joey, 9, was diagnosed with leukemia when he was in the third grade. After one long year of chemotherapy, an erratic school schedule, and numerous doctors’ appointments, Joey is finally […]
PECATONICA – Pecatonica middle school students received Chromebooks at the beginning of school. Chromebooks are being used for classroom assignments and research just like a textbook. A Google application called “Classroom” allows teacher to assign and students to submit work electronically. Principal Tim King requested that students, along with their […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The shoes of former Pecatonica Village Clerk Cara Warkentien have been filled, as a new presence took control, in assuring the Village takes care of its fiscal and civic responsibilities. Gwenn Shirley was sworn in during the Sept. 15 meeting of the Pecatonica Village […]
STATELINE – Karina Ocampo of Oregon was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Pre-Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27. Karina learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Rockford area. Karina submitted […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter BYRON – The Byron Tigers improved to 3-1 on the season following a 51-0 win over the Rock Falls Rockets. There was not just one player carrying the load for Byron on Friday night, Sept. 18, it was a team effort. Even under a running clock […]