By Doug Schroder correspondent If you’ve driven down N. Second Street in Loves Park anytime during the holidays for the past 20-plus years you’ve probably noticed the 15 foot tall Santa that has been displayed in the parking lot of the Ambrose Christmas store, located at 6715 N. Second St. […]
By Doug Schroder CORRESPONDENT Coming into the 2019 season the Winnebago High School girl’s cross country team wanted to pay homage to all of the Winnebago teams, coaches and runners who came before them. From the first state champion in Doug Drogemuller when he won Class 1A in 1976, to […]
Happy Veteran’s Day to our veterans who were celebrated last week at the Pecatonica Community Middle School. Thirty local Veterans ventured out on a snowy day to enjoy the PHS Kitchen’s “famous apple crisp,” coffee and ice cream. Mr. Bukoski’s 7th Grade students wrote thank you letters to put at tables […]
The Ogle County Health Department (OCHD) is investigating a pertussis outbreak at Oregon High School. The department has seen eight positive cases from individuals at Oregon High School. The department has been working with the school to prevent the further spread of the disease. Pertussis (whooping cough) can cause serious […]
Meridian CUSD 223 is joining communities throughout the state to say “thank you” to local school board members on November 15, 2019. The date is officially designated each year as School Board Members Day in Illinois to honor these public servants for their contributions to our public schools. “I cannot […]