Archive for: June, 2022

American House mural gets a fresh look

American House mural gets a fresh look

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Arrangements for this work on the American House mural were made while Mike Chamberlain was still the mayor of Belvidere. COVID got in the way of it actually being completed. This year, the artist who designed the mural in 1997 made the journey back to Belvidere […]

 
 

Old Settlers Days carried out traditions of rides, music, food and fun in 2022

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Four days of family fun happened at the 2022 Old Settlers Days festival from June 16-19. Settlers Park in Rockton was where the home where the main action took place. This long time tradition was made possible by volunteers from the Rockton Lions Club and the […]

 
 

Rockford Speedway iconic owner  Jody Deery passes away

Rockford Speedway iconic owner  Jody Deery passes away

By Margaret Downing Reporter A well-known rock of the community passed away on June 13 –  Jody Deery. She and her husband, Hugh Deery, who had known each other since childhood in Darlington, Wis. took full ownership of Rockford Speedway in 1966 and made a success of the nationally recognized […]

 
 

Local fire departments receive life saving equipment

Local fire departments receive life saving equipment

The Ogle County Farm Bureau Young Leaders through financial support from COUNTRY Financial recently donated grain bin rescue augers to three area fire departments serving Ogle and Lee Counties. Augers were purchased by COUNTRY Financial and distributed to the Byron, Rochelle and Rural Dixon Fire Departments. The augers are used […]

 
 

Chamber members gather for annual dinner, awards

Chamber members gather for annual dinner, awards

Winnebago Chamber of Commerce members had a wonderful evening for our Annual Awards last week. Big thank you to our gracious hosts, The Brauer Barn, for providing such a beautiful venue, our sponsors and food vendors: Eickman’s Processing Co., Nancy’s Diner, Cimino’s Pizza Winnebago, Sullivans Foods, The Scoop, Flower Girls, […]

 
 

6/29/22 Shopper’s Guide

6/29/22 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

6/29/22 Scoop Today

6/29/22 Scoop Today

 

 
 

6/30/22 West Shopper

6/30/22 West Shopper

 

 
 

6/30/22 East Shopper

6/30/22 East Shopper

 

 
 

New Pavilion at Cherry Valley Library

New Pavilion at Cherry Valley Library

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER “We received a very generous donation and used it to build a pavilion,” said Cherry Valley Library Director Jane Lenser.”We are dedicating it tonight (Saturday, June 11). We will be holding outdoor programs out here. We have a children’s program out here on Monday. We will […]

 
 
 
 
 
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