Archive for: March, 2024

Saturday mornings at the Durand Library

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Gazette
	Mark Peterson brought Cahokia to life for patrons at his March 9 presentation at the Durand Library. This Native American metropolis at one time had a population greater than the city of London with residents in the tens of thousands, and constructed something that we now call “Woodhenge,” of which archeologists conception of the construction is depicted here.

By Barbara Flores FRIENDS OF THE DURAND LIBRARY PRESIDENT Cahokia, once a vibrant city     Something happens when we hear a really good presentation about a place. All of a sudden that place comes alive, even one that has been dead for several hundred years. That’s how Mark Peterson brought […]

 
 

Shirland School Music Department to present Disney Moana, Jr.

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Herald
	The cast of Disney’s Moana Jr. gathered for a group photo. The show will take the stage on March 14-15.

Disney’s Moana Jr. is playing at Shirland School on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. This musical adventure, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2016 Disney film Moana. The Shirland School Music Department cast includes approximately 50 third through eighth grade students directed […]

 
 

Warmhearted plungers bypass fundraising goal at 2024 Polar Plunge

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Journal
	The Knights of Columbus made a grand entrance with a well thought out police chase, donning a Blues Brothers theme.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER As a large crowd of spectators cheered them on, nearly 500 brave, warmhearted souls plunged into Olson Lake in Rock Cut State Park on Saturday, March 2, all in support of the Special Olympics and thousands of athletes they serve. Temperatures rose to nearly 61 degrees […]

 
 

Tigers snag third place finish

Tigers snag third place finish

BYRON BASKETBALL FACEBOOK PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing     The Byron Tigers sadly fell 42-50 to Benton on March 7 at the State Semifinals, but it was a close game in the end. However, in their next game against Williamsville they triumphed with a 62-48 win, clinching a third place finish […]

 
 

3/13/24 Shopper’s Guide

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3/13/24 Scoop Today

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3/14/24 The Shopper

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Bucs hoping to develop winning attitude on the baseball diamond

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs are coming off a baseball season in which they finished 7-21 overall and 6-12 in NIC-10 play. After a 0-8 start, the Bucs finished the year by going 7-13. Belvidere and their head coach, Taylor Rogers, should hope to avoid another slow start […]

 
 

A passion project fulfilled

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO The Gazette
	“Buckin’ for Bucks” was a fundraiser held on Feb. 24 to raise money for the animal rescue organization Hope’s Legacy and Trust.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     There was a lot of “bull” flying around on a Saturday night – and all for a good cause at Hot Rod Nellie’s Bar on Feb. 24. The rescue organization Hope’s Legacy and Trust held their largest fundraiser of the year, “Buckin’ for Bucks”.     […]

 
 

Hononegah students reflect on Fast Track experience

COURTESY PHOTO The Herald
	Carina and Nikolas Hafele were joined by their teacher and case manager, Mr, Fasula after presenting their experience with the Fast Track program, which is run through RAMP.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER With the support of their teacher and Case Manager, Mr. Mike Fasula, Hononegah Community High School seniors Carina Hafele and her brother Nikolas have gained valuable insight by participating in the Fast Track program, which is run through RAMP. The program has proven to be very […]

 
 
 
 
 
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