By Marianne Mueller Reporter The Kishwaukee Valley Chapter of ABATE-A Brotherhood Aimed toward Education is hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser on Feb. 17. Join ABATE at the VFW Post 9759 at 2018 Windsor Road in Loves Park for food, fun and entertainment will fill four hours of guaranteed fun! Doors […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter Commissioners at the South Beloit city council meeting on Feb. 5 okayed several ordinances and resolutions concerning planned residential development sites off Willowbrook Road, while denying a special use request for a used auto sales/all-terrain vehicle sales, and retail hobby shop in the 1800 block of […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER The Hononegah Boys Bowling Team came home victorious after winning the IHSA Boys Bowling Championship, Jan. 28, at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon, Illinois. This was the team’s second title in four years, finishing 420 pins ahead of Free-port who came in second. Senior Nick […]
By Chris Johnson reporter The Byron Lady Tigers are Big Northern Champions this year. They got there courtesy of a closing stretch that saw them knock off Rockford Lutheran, Winnebago and eventually Dixon in succession. No other combination would have led to a Lady Tigers Title this year. They made some […]
We need you! On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Byron High School (BHS) Key Club and Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) are hosting a Community Blood Drive at Mary Morgan Elementary School from noon to 6 p.m. (696 N. Colfax, please use Park District Door #54). “Walk-ins” are welcome, but if […]
With the new year upon us, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) would like to remind people about comingled recycling procedures in Ogle County. Many everyday household items can be recycled very easily here in Ogle County, but unfortunately, some items are not recyclable, and if placed into […]
By Chris Johnson reporter Pecatonica had the advantage of having seen their post-season, opening game opponent very recently, prior to taking the floor against the Lady Cardinals in their own 3A Girls’ Basketball Regional on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The Lady Indians fell to Forreston on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 46-29. The […]