Archive for: May, 2020

CONSUMER DIRECTORY 2020

CONSUMER DIRECTORY 2020

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Ogle County Fair canceled for first time in 167 years

The first Ogle County Fair was held in October of 1853 on the lawn of the Ogle County Court House. Since then, thousands of patrons have attended the fair each year. Our focus has always been on the health and welfare of our communities, families and friends. While we strive […]

 
 

Flags Over Bago

Flags Over Bago

Mary Gross photo The Gazette The Village of Winnebago continues it’s “Flags Over Bago” tradition of 11 years, honoring our Active Duty on Armed Forces Day and the veterans we have lost over the years on Memorial Day.  

 
 

Durand honors seniors with parade

Durand honors seniors with parade

It is said that everyone loves a parade. That was proven to be a fact on Sunday, May 17 when a large number of people turned out for the Durand Senior Community Parade. The wet weather did not succeed in subduing the spirits of the participants or the viewers. The […]

 
 

Hononegah Community High School delivers unusual graduation ceremony

Hononegah Community High School delivers unusual graduation ceremony

Hononegah Community High School delivers unusual graduation ceremony By Jean Seegers Reporter A generation from now, graduates of the Hononegah Community High School class of 2020 will be telling the story of their unusual graduation in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic. With the necessity and complications of social distancing, […]

 
 

Plenty of food available at Helping Hands pantry

By Bob Balgemann Reporter The Helping Hands Food Pantry at 7620 Elm Ave., behind North Park Church of Christ, has been helping hungry families and individuals primarily here and in Loves Park since 2003. And now, with the impact on local lives brought by the coronavirus pandemic, officials at the […]

 
 

Loves Park Dairy Depot opened Memorial Day weekend

Loves Park Dairy Depot opened Memorial Day weekend

The 2020 Dairy Depot season started on Friday, May 22 at 4 p.m. To help protect employees and customers, Dairy Depot, 5413 North Second St., has implemented new health-safety and social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited to open for the 2020 season,” said owner […]

 
 

COVID-19 matters consume most time at county board meeting

By Bob Balgemann Reporter From a couple of sentences to full blown discussion, the coronavirus pandemic that’s menacing the world commanded a big portion of the May 20 Boone County Board meeting. Topics ranged from the wish, and need, for local businesses to reopen as quickly as possible, to the […]

 
 

Rad Women of Belvidere: Mary Dunton – jilted bride/teacher/legal aid advocate

Rad Women of Belvidere: Mary Dunton – jilted bride/teacher/legal aid advocate

By Mindy Long Local History Librarian Ida Public Library The subject of our Rad Women of Belvidere series this month is the sister of Belvidere’s legendary ghost, Nellie Dunton. Much has been written about Nellie, who drowned in the river behind her home in 1920 and is rumored to haunt […]

 
 

5/27/20 Shopper’s Guide

5/27/20 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 
 
 
 
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