Archive for: June, 2016

Stay safe this summer by adhering to firework safety tips

Stay safe this summer by adhering to firework safety tips

By Kathryn Menue Editor With the Heritage Days Festival comes the family-friendly fun of games, food, music, parades, and so much more. All of the joy, laughter, and memories will go out with a bang as the fireworks close the festivities Sunday night, June 26.  Families, friends, and neighbors will […]

 
 

‘Wrong statements’ delay action on anti-rail route resolution

‘Wrong statements’ delay action on anti-rail route resolution

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Boone County Board member Cathy Ward wanted a unanimous vote of approval for a resolution opposing the proposed route of a new rail line through eastern Boone County. However, as discussion continued during the board’s June 15 meeting, it became clear there would be at least […]

 
 

Candlewick Lake hosts Father’s Day shore fishing tournament

Candlewick Lake hosts Father’s Day shore fishing tournament

By Barb Appelhans REPORTER Twenty children and their fathers ventured to Candlewick Lake on the hot morning of Sunday, June 19 (Father’s Day) for the annual Father’s Day shore fishing tournament. Fishing was slow due to the intense heat on the lake, but the children still spent the morning trying […]

 
 

Boone County ranks in top 10 for social security benefits

Boone County ranks in top 10 for social security benefits

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR SmartAssets, a New York financial technology company, conducted their second study to “determine the places in America where social security goes the furthest.” “The study analyzes social security income, cost of living data, and taxes across all counties to determine where people are getting the most […]

 
 

Jerry’s Berry Farm in Stephenson County to participate in the Openfields Farm Tour

Jerry’s Berry Farm in Stephenson County will be one of the many stops on the University of Illinois Extension’s Openfields Farm Tour. Located at 2507 N. Rock City Road in Ridott, Jerry’s Berry Farm has been around since 1983 and specializes in strawberries, tomatoes, and other vegetables. The Openfields Farm […]

 
 

2016-17 Winnebago School District Preschool Screening July 27 and July 28

WINNEBAGO – Winnebago CUSD #323 will conduct preschool screenings for the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28. These children may be eligible to attend the Winnebago School District Preschool for the 2016-17 school year. The preschool screening is to determine eligibility for our preschool program and […]

 
 

German Valley Days

German Valley Days

DOUG SCHRODER PHOTO The Gazette Roger Wilson, of Freeport, brought his All Veterans Signature Truck to the German Valley Days car show on Saturday, June 11. The truck has 4,893 veteran’s signatures on it, as Roger has taken the truck to many car shows, parades and other events in the […]

 
 

Indians earn post-season awards

Indians earn post-season awards

Winnebago’s Jace Warkentien was named the BNC West Pitcher of the Year while teammate Zach Myers was a unanimous selection for All Conference in the BNC West for the 2016 season.

 
 

Durand School Board approves digital registration

By Chris Johnson Reporter DURAND – On Monday, June 13, Trustees with Durand School Board District 322 learned a new step will be undertaken, as students prepare to turn their focus to class resuming in the fall. Technology Directory, Mr. Eddie Johnston, reported that registration for the upcoming school year […]

 
 

BYRON POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS MEDIA

BYRON – Any arrests listed below are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On 05/19/16, Ann Goley age 25 of Oregon, was issued a citation for Speeding 49 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone. On 05/19/16, Phelan Engelking age 20 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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