The U.S. Attorney’s Office monitored the federal, state and local primary elections in Rockford and surrounding communities on March 20, John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, announced last Tuesday. As part of the monitoring effort, the office operated a telephone hotline for citizens […]
By Chris Johnson, reporter On Monday, March 12, softball diamonds across the area that were deemed playable got the requesting visitor. The spring sports season began and the Byron Lady Tigers were one of the many teams who were looking to lace them up for the first time. They’d get their […]
The Oregon Woman’s Club wants to announce their 68th annual antique show, one of the premier antiques shows in Northern Illinois. The Oregon Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, sponsors this show as a major fund raising event and uses the proceeds to help fund […]
Pecatonica Cub Scout Lions Troop member Zane Krantz, was delighted to meet the Pec Lions Club Lion at the Fun Fair at Pecatonica High School on Saturday, March 10. For more community news pick up a copy of the 3/22 issue of the Gazette
The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it will award grants through its second annual Caring For Our Community grant program. The Foundation will provide financial support to not-for-profit organizations, particularly those that complement the SwedishAmerican Foundation mission and vision. The grant application will be available Thursday, March 1 through […]
By Doug Schroder, Editor The Winnebago Chamber of Commerce held their yearly awards night on Thursday, March 15, at the Seward Community Center in Seward. Guests were first treated to a scrumptious dinner from 6-7 p.m., which was catered by various businesses from Winnebago, Seward, and Durand. After dinner, Winnebago Chamber […]
The cast from Stillman Valley High School as they practiced for the play “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. Performances were held at the high school this past weekend. Pick up a copy of the 3/15 issue of the Tempo for more photos of the play
Spring is here! Run/Walk through Pecatonica. Registration is open for the Pecatonica Library’s 23rd Annual Crooked River 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 26. Guaranteed performance shirts for pre-registered participants by May 10th, age group awards, post-run water, food and chances for great door prizes. Race starts […]
The Stillman Valley High School Wrestling team continued to show its’ depth this past season with six wrestlers nominated to the Big Northern Conference All-Conference Teams. Seniors Jared Van Vleet, Drake Jennings, Sam Durfey were all voted as First team. Junior, Dayne Thomas and Sophomore, Logan Lagerhausen were also nominated […]