By Jean Seegers REPORTER This summer, Lucas Howser, an archaeology graduate student at St. Cloud University in Minnesota, began utilizing a relatively new exploratory technique for pin-pointing excavation sites on the grounds of Macktown Living History Center, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Using a drone and high-resolution digital photography, Howser was […]
Rockford Symphony Orchestra Board officially launched “The Larsen Legacy Campaign,” a $500,000 fundraising effort named in honor of the RSO’s outgoing, 30-year Music Director, Steven Larsen. To help kickstart the campaign, Keith Syfert, Rockford Symphony Orchestra Foundation President, pledged that the Foundation would match dollar-for-dollar the first $100,000 of […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem’s girls swim team has continued moving forward early in the 2020 season, improving to 3-1 in the NIC-10 by taking a 110-92 victory over defending conference champion Boylan. The Lady Titans won the gold metal competition on Sept. 15 , taking eight to five for […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Paige Bukoski earned top honors as the Medalist in the recent Lady Tigers triumph over conference rival Stillman Valley. It was a match that could double as a preview for next week’s Conference Tournament in northern Boone County. Timber Point Golf Club outside Poplar Grove will […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER There have been many modifications required to allow activities to continue in the Winnebago School District. That included changing how this year’s qualified fall sports students prep themselves for their own second season. The IHSA mandated that there would be a limited sports schedule played across […]
submitted photo The Gazette Browsing the library collection has never been easier! Thanks to this team the Winnebago community can now find their favorite series in proper order on library shelves. Library workers Carol Brosend and Emily Gundry have worked tirelessly this year to research, move and label library materials […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER In a little under two months, residents of Winnebago County will be asked to cast their ballots and elect those who will lead the region for the next two to four years. Races involving local leadership positions, State House residency and Presidential declarations are all reasons […]