Archive for: November, 2015

‘Bago grad receives Award of Distinction from Rockford University

‘Bago grad receives Award of Distinction from Rockford University

ROCKFORD – Dr. Michelle (Jackson) Collins, a 1982 Winnebago High School alum, received an Alumni Award of Distinction at Rockford University’s All-Alumni Dinner on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Collins graduated magna cum laude from Rockford University in 1982 with a degree in nursing. Since 2012, she has been Director of […]

 
 

Traffic crash injures two Pecatonica men

Traffic crash injures two Pecatonica men

WINNEBAGO – On Thursday, Nov. 5, at approximately 11:28 a.m., a crash occurred on US 20 in the westbound lane, a half-mile west of Winnebago Road, in Winnebago County. A 2007 Silver Saturn Vue, driven by 29-year old Jack Eaton, of Pecatonica, collided with a John Deere tractor pulling a […]

 
 

Local preschool teacher named Teacher of the Week

Local preschool teacher named Teacher of the Week

By Doug Schroder Editor PECATONICA – WREX TV13 awarded local preschool teacher Mary Saxby the Teacher of the Week on Thursday, Nov. 5. Mary has been a teacher for 20 years now and this is the first time she has won such recognition. News reporter Shara Taylor presented the award […]

 
 

Judges support veterans’ treatment courts

Judges support veterans’ treatment courts

STATEWIDE – The Illinois Judges Association recognizes Veterans Day as the time to reflect and honor our men and women in uniform. While most are strengthened by the military experience, combat has unfortunately left a growing number of veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. One in five […]

 
 

Enbridge Energy shows support for Boone County

Enbridge Energy shows support for Boone County

By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, Nov. 9, Enbridge Energy Company Inc. traveled to the Rock Valley College (RVC) Woodward Technology Center (WTC) at 9 a.m. to “dedicate a new scholarship at Rock Valley Community College.” “The new scholarship, known as the Enbridge Energy Company Pipeline Industry […]

 
 

Belvidere Central Middle School hosts special event

Belvidere Central Middle School hosts special event

BELVIDERE – On Monday, Nov. 16 the Belvidere Central Middle School National Junior Honor Society will host a Pantene Beautiful Lengths Hair Donation Event during half-time of the 8th grade boys’ basketball game against Belvidere South Middle School. Twenty-one students, siblings, and community members will donate their hair to create […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus: week of Nov. 16

Belvidere school menus: week of Nov. 16

Elementary schools Monday, Nov. 16- Beef soft shell taco, cheese quesadilla, chef salad, savory green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy carrots, chilled diced pears, apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Nov. 17-French toast sticks with sausage and syrup, crispy chicken patty sandwich, fiesta salad, tasty tater tots, crispy romaine, […]

 
 

Belvidere Police kick-off “Feed the Need” campaign

Belvidere Police kick-off “Feed the Need” campaign

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Police Department, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and the Police Explorer Post will kick off the “Feed the Need” campaign beginning on Saturday, Nov. 21. With the help of the community, we will collect nonperishable food, toiletries, new toys, gloves, mittens, scarves, and hats for those […]

 
 

Concordia Lanes announce junior bowling league results

Concordia Lanes announce junior bowling league results

BELVIDERE – Concorida Lanes hosts a junior bowling league each week to allow the local youth to improve their bowling skills. Children are split into four different categories within the league based on age group. Each week, after the youth have finished bowling, Concordia Lanes releases the results of the […]

 
 

Poplar Grove Fire Station hosts fundraising event for Tricia Smith

POPLAR GROVE – Tricia Smith will have a fundraising dinner for her campaign for Boone County State’s Attorney. The fundraising event will feature a pig roast dinner with extra donations welcome. The dinner will take place on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poplar Grove […]

 
 
 
 
 
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