By Jean Seegers REPORTER Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana is a big believer in the value of including a K9 Unit in his department. Caruana re-instituted the K9 Unit in 2016. The unit is part of the Uniform Service Division. No tax dollars support the K9 Unit, instead, several benefits […]
The Rockford German Society held its Annual Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5 in Loves Park. Plenty of activities, dancing, drinking, and competitions kept participants busy and viewers entertained. The 55th Oktoberfest delighted with a day full of traditional Bavarian fun, live music, German folk dancing, and […]
In its fifth year, the Trick or Trot encourages both runners and walkers for this museum fundraiser in support of history education. The Trick or Trot brings runners and walkers to the Midway Village on Sunday Oct. 20 for an Autumn morning at the museum. The 5K Run starts at […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Another win is in the books for the Byron Tigers and another playoff appearance will now be scheduled. Following a 41-6 victory over Rockford Lutheran on Friday night in their week seven game, the Tigers picked up their qualifying sixth win of the season and the […]
Stillman Valley High School’s (SVHS) new Esports team hosted Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament and placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Senior, Landon Henry (as “Kirby”) scored for first place. Luna Taylor (as “Banjo”) got second and Tori Berger (as “Dark Pit”) got third. SVHS Esports advisor, Devin Standard, said, “It’s […]