Archive for: March, 2018

Farmwoman extraordinaire stays ahead of the market

Farmwoman extraordinaire stays ahead of the market

By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications, Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Andrea Hazzard’s family arrived here, in Northern Illinois, in 1847. The family farm has changed a lot since then. Hazzard remembers the farm as much more diverse when she was a kid. From dairy and beef cattle to hay and row crops, […]

 
 

Belvidere Citizen’s Police Academy: Part 6

Belvidere Citizen’s Police Academy: Part 6

By Anne Eickstadt Editor It took at least three trips for Officer Blankenship and Sergeant Washburn working together to bring in even a sample of the equipment that the SWAT Team uses for the class to see. Then Sgt. Washburn told us about the legal definitions and use of deadly […]

 
 

Boone County’s Got Talent show proves a success

Boone County’s Got Talent show proves a success

By Anne Eickstadt Editor “The show was wonderful,” said Claire Gierat of the Belvidere Rotary Club. “It was absolutely wonderful. It’s probably the best show we have ever had. We did really, really well.” Over 300 people came out to support the talent show at the Community Center Complex at […]

 
 

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Lady Tigers embark on spring campaign

By Chris Johnson, reporter On Monday, March 12, softball diamonds across the area that were deemed playable got the requesting visitor. The spring sports season began and the Byron Lady Tigers were one of the many teams who were looking to lace them up for the first time. They’d get their […]

 
 

68th Oregon, IL Annual Antique Show is this weekend

The Oregon Woman’s Club wants to announce their 68th annual antique show, one of the premier antiques shows in Northern Illinois. The Oregon Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, sponsors this show as a major fund raising event and uses the proceeds to help fund […]

 
 

2018 Pec Fun Fair

2018 Pec Fun Fair

Pecatonica Cub Scout Lions Troop member Zane Krantz, was delighted to meet the Pec Lions Club Lion at the Fun Fair at Pecatonica High School on Saturday, March 10. For more community news pick up a copy of the 3/22 issue of the Gazette   

 
 

SwedishAmerican Foundation announces Caring for our Community Grant program

The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it will award grants through its second annual Caring For Our Community grant program. The Foundation will provide financial support to not-for-profit organizations, particularly those that complement the SwedishAmerican Foundation mission and vision. The grant application will be available Thursday, March 1 through […]

 
 

Winnebago Chamber of Commerce holds awards night

Winnebago Chamber of Commerce holds awards night

By Doug Schroder, Editor The Winnebago Chamber of Commerce held their yearly awards night on Thursday, March 15, at the Seward Community Center in Seward. Guests were first treated to a scrumptious dinner from 6-7 p.m., which was catered by various businesses from Winnebago, Seward, and Durand. After dinner, Winnebago Chamber […]

 
 

Belvidere Barracudas Win State Championship

Belvidere Barracudas Win State Championship

By Matthew Kopold Head Coach The Belvidere Barracudas recently competed in the Illinois YMCA State Championship Swim Meet and came home as State Champions. The three-day meet was held in St. John Ind., with over 40 Illinois YMCA teams. Last year the Barracudas took home 3rd place, the first time […]

 
 
 
 
 
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