Archive for: December, 2019

Spectrum PTO Poinsettia Project

Spectrum PTO Poinsettia Project

  Spectrum School has announced that a community project led by its Parent Teacher Organization will bring over 100 poinsettias into nursing homes and senior facilities throughout the Rockford area. Spectrum PTO President Jocelyn Shutkas spearheaded the project, with the opportunity for families to purchase poinsettias for themselves or as […]

 
 

Winnebago sees early season win streak

By Chris Johnson REPORTER 2019-2020 winter play began on Thursday, Nov. 21 for the Winnebago Lady Indians basketball team. The squad opened the new campaign, which closed in late winter of this year, as the defender of the Class 2A Sectional Crown. It was the Lady Indians first Sectional Title […]

 
 

Pecatonica High School announces Illinois State Scholars

Pecatonica High School announces Illinois State Scholars

Pecatonica Principal Todd France is pleased to announce that two students from the Pecatonica High School graduating class of 2020 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, confers this prestigious […]

 
 

Sobos riding wave ahead of holiday games

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The South Beloit Sobos boys’ basketball team opened the weekend having won four games in a row and touting a season mark of two games over .500. It is good enough for a tie for second in the Northeastern. However, there haven’t been many head-to-head matches […]

 
 

Trustees discuss option of levying taxes for public roads, infrastructure on March ballot

By Jean Seegers REPORTER During the Committee of the Whole portion of the Roscoe Village meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, trustees discussed asking Village constituents to approve a non-Home Rule Retailers Occupation Tax and a Non-Home Rule Service Occupation Tax, (A 1 % sales tax). The question would appear on […]

 
 

Christmas Walk

Christmas Walk

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Herald Pub Crawl guests came in their festive spirits during the Rockton Christmas Walk last weekend.

 
 

Danny’s Gone Rogue entertains seniors at 50 North Christmas event

Danny’s Gone Rogue entertains seniors at 50 North Christmas event

  By Jean Seegers REPORTER Seniors and music lovers of any age had a bit of a craic at the 50 North Senior Activity Center’s Irish Christmas music event held at the Rockton Community Center 302 W. Main St., in Rockton on Tuesday, Dec. 3. In case you aren’t up […]

 
 

Farm economy continues to concern Illinois farmers

The annual Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting member survey reflected three overwhelming themes: Farmers have less optimism for 2020; there is a profound need to regain lost export demand; and building new global markets is vital for the future. “In 2019, farmers were challenged with historic flooding, delayed planting and […]

 
 

Ogle County offering Christmas tree recycling

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will once again partner with units of local government and certain high school Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters to conduct the annual Christmas tree collection and recycling program. Since the program began in 1999, there have been over 15,000 trees collected, […]

 
 

Byron musicians recognized

Byron musicians recognized

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo Congratulations to the following musicians on their selection to the All-State Music ensembles and Future Music Educators Seminar: Nate Dyck – Orchestra (French Horn); Ryer Christian – Band (Tuba); Hope Cornett – Future Music Educators; Isaac Mondello – Honors All-State Choir; Jaidyn Newton – All-State Choir. They […]

 
 
 
 
 
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