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By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Mayor Steve Johnson has kicked off the month of August by continuing his effort to recognize people and organizations for their contributions to making Machesney Park a better place to live, work, and play. His effort has been expanded to include student-athletes at Harlem High School […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Continuing the work that began a little over two seasons ago, the Byron Lady Tigers seem set to serve upsets to many would-be-challengers in the Big Northern Conference. Coming out of the 2019-2020 volleyball season, a lot of things were different for many high school athletes. […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER On Monday night Winnebago Board Trustees and Village President Frank Eubank were scheduled to pick up updates, on how updates to the municipal infrastructure have been progressing. Representatives with Fehr Graham, the Village of Winnebago’s engineering purveyor, explains how things are moving forward with improving the […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER On Saturday, July 30, the Belvidere Police Department held a women’s self-defense class because so many people are concerned for their safety. Society expects certain things from women. Self-defense needs a different type of behavior. Officer Matt Shook led the class with the able assistance of […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Homecoming is a time to reflect on memories of high school years. Hononegah Community High School has classes that span generations starting back to 100 years ago. Superintendent, Mike Dugan outlined plans for a special celebration during Homecoming week at the July school board meeting. He […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The requested change of zoning on property at 8782 Victoria Lane has been denied by the village board, even though there was no vote to do that. Here’s what happened at the July 18 board meeting. Village staff and the planning and zoning commission initially recommended […]
