The Byron Women’s Club has named Kathy Johnson as its 2019 Woman of the Year. Kathy is a “quiet server,” called from the beginning, she started her career as a nurse and expanded into many areas of leadership in the medical field. She and her husband, Dave of 49 years, […]
Renee Gehrke was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Diversified Agriculture. Renee is a member of the Byron FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 50 different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members […]
On Feb. 29, 12 young men took the stage at Pecatonica High School to compete for the title of Mr. PHS. Co-chaired by Key Club members Emma Gocken and McKenna Handy, the third-annual Mr. PHS pageant raised over $4,000 in support of The Ocean Cleanup and the Key Club. McKenna […]
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Gazette Sue Fulrath Barn Quiltblock Fifth-generation, Winnebago-area farm family celebrates direct descendant and resident Sue Leonard fulrath’s 80th birthday (2020) with a specially-commissioned quilt block art unveiled on recently-restored 140-year-old barn, built circa 1880. The culturally-attuned display, on the south face and adjacent to the roadside, is […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton, Roscoe, and Machesney Park are all asking voters to approve a proposed road referendum on March 17, 2020. South Beloit is also attempting to get the same referendum on the ballot. Voters will be asked, “Shall the Village of Rockton, Illinois for expenditure on roadway […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter It started in 2008 and since then, many miles of village roads have been rebuilt and/or resurfaced thanks to the vision of voters who made all that possible. Now voters will be asked for a second time to continue a one percent sales tax so that […]