Anderson Japanese Gardens announces the return of the two-day Japanese Summer Festival, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. The Festival features performances, exhibits, and interactive activities which celebrate Japanese traditions and cultural arts. Anderson Japanese Gardens will hold the Japanese Summer Festival July 30 and July 31. The Festival […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The Rock River flood of June 2008 devastated many properties along and near Shore Drive. In the wake of that natural assault, many affected property owners gave thoughts to moving to avoid the possibility of such problems in the future. In response to those concerns and […]
This year’s multi-county dog show was held at Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon Saturday, June 25. This is the fifth year that Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties have participated in a multi-county show. Twenty-eight 4-H members competed in this year’s show. Show results DeKalb Champion Junior Showmanship […]
Vintage car owners will bring their pride and joys to show off to other collectors and enthusiasts at the Cars on Main show in downtown Pecatonica on Saturday, July 23. Cars on Main is a community not-for-profit event showcasing automobiles of all types from classic to modern. If it has […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & heels Museum hosted a garden tractor/ATV tractor pull on Saturday, July 3. The 53 contestants ranged in age from five-years-old to over 60-years-old. Kaydra Heller, secretary/treasurer of the ATV/Garden Tractor Pulling Association, was the announcer for the event. “This event […]