By Anne Eickstadt Editor “We’ve been doing this a long time and I have only been here four years,” said Dr. Kathleen Miller, Principal of St. James Catholic School. “It’s an annual event with which we raise funds for the school and use it based on the needs of the […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “Jake and I went to Michigan for a wedding,” said Elyce Schlichting of Mosquito Joe of Rockford-Crystal Lake. “While there, we visited with friends on their back porch in a forest preserve. We had spent three or four hours out there when we realized there were […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Postponed a week to accommodate instructor scheduling conflicts, the course on DUI Enforcement has finally had its opportunity. Sergeant Chris Washburn, DUI trainer and dayshift patrol supervisor, is leading this class. “Our expert on DUI enforcement,” said Deputy Chief Matthew Wallace. He has been on the […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter City council has approved some overlay projects for various streets around town, using motor fuel tax (MFT) funds. But the 8-0 vote, with two absent, drew comments at both the Feb. 12 committee of the whole meeting and, subsequently, at the Feb. 19 city council meeting. […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor On Sunday, March 4, Fire Station 2 in Garden Prairie hosted their popular annual pancake breakfast. “We do this every year for the community of Garden Prairie,” said Firefighter Brian Block of Fire District 2. “We usually have 500 to 600 people turn out for our […]
The cast from Stillman Valley High School as they practiced for the play “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. Performances were held at the high school this past weekend. Pick up a copy of the 3/15 issue of the Tempo for more photos of the play
Spring is here! Run/Walk through Pecatonica. Registration is open for the Pecatonica Library’s 23rd Annual Crooked River 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 26. Guaranteed performance shirts for pre-registered participants by May 10th, age group awards, post-run water, food and chances for great door prizes. Race starts […]
The Stillman Valley High School Wrestling team continued to show its’ depth this past season with six wrestlers nominated to the Big Northern Conference All-Conference Teams. Seniors Jared Van Vleet, Drake Jennings, Sam Durfey were all voted as First team. Junior, Dayne Thomas and Sophomore, Logan Lagerhausen were also nominated […]
On Feb. 21, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Service Unit 308 hosted their 2nd Annual World Thinking Day Event, at Pecatonica Elementary School. A total of seven troops participated in the event with each troop representing a country of their choice. The Girl Scouts earned the World Thinking Day Badge […]