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BHS Key Club to hold Blood Drive

BHS Key Club to hold Blood Drive

We need you! On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Byron High School (BHS) Key Club and Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) are hosting a Community Blood Drive at Mary Morgan Elementary School from noon to 6 p.m. (696 N. Colfax, please use Park District Door #54). “Walk-ins” are welcome, but if […]

 
 

OCSWMD explains comingled recycling

With the new year upon us, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) would like to remind people about comingled recycling procedures in Ogle County. Many everyday household items can be recycled very easily here in Ogle County, but unfortunately, some items are not recyclable, and if placed into […]

 
 

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Lady Indians tip-off post-season in Forreston

  By Chris Johnson reporter Pecatonica had the advantage of having seen their post-season, opening game opponent very recently, prior to taking the floor against the Lady Cardinals in their own 3A Girls’ Basketball Regional on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The Lady Indians fell to Forreston on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 46-29. The […]

 
 

Winnebago FEE to host 23rd Annual March Madness

Winnebago FEE to host 23rd Annual March Madness

The 23rd Annual FEE March Madness dinner will be held Saturday, March 3, at Tebala Event Center in Rockford. There are many activities planned for the event including dinner catered by Machine Shed, raffles, live auction, and $10,000 in cash giveaways, including $2,000 to a single winner. Every 5th ticket […]

 
 

Students may qualify for scholarship programs through A1 Auto Transport

Car shipping has become incredibly important to thousands of people in America with the vast variety of cars available on the market. Millions of people choose to drive each year, with more and more people learning to drive too. This means the demand for new and used cars is skyrocketing. […]

 
 

Lady Tigers look for long run into 2A Tournament

  By Chris Johnson, reporter Monday, Feb. 5, the IHSA Class 2A Girls’ Basketball State Playoffs begin and Byron gets the chance to work towards its third consecutive State Title. It could be a little tougher this time around though. The wins have been harder to come by this season. That […]

 
 

2017 Byron Foundation Grant leads to BHS Day of Impact

2017 Byron Foundation Grant leads to BHS Day of Impact

By Michelle Albert, President Byron Foundation With a grant from the Byron Foundation, Byron High School (BHS) hosted a “Day of Impact” to address the importance of Social Emotional Leaning (SEL). Schools must teach the whole student if they want to see healthier school climates and improved academic results. They are […]

 
 

Key Clubs shoveling their way to 2018 Mission Trip to Texas

Key Clubs shoveling their way to 2018 Mission Trip to Texas

The Byron and Dixon High School Key Clubs are traveling to Houston, TX from June 1 – 10, 2018 to help with Hurricane Recovery. They are excited to collaborate with Kiwanis Texas-Oklahoma District Disaster Relief Efforts, http://www.txokkiwanis.org/. The TX-Oklahoma Kiwanis have been receiving financial and supply support from Kiwanis and […]

 
 

Twice the history made for Winnebago boy’s basketball

Twice the history made for Winnebago boy’s basketball

History was made twice during the Winnebago Indians boy’s basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 22, against Stillman Valley. Two players joined the exclusive 1000-point club in front of the home crowd that night. Andrew Morrissey was the first to accomplish the feat as he banged home a lay-up in the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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