By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Spectacular dance numbers were brought to life by talented dancers who took center stage on Saturday, June 11 in Hononegah’s Performing Arts Center, each one was “breaking news” that Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory is celebrating 30 years of dance excellence. Three separate recitals included ensembles, duets, […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The overseeing village board has four advisory committees and commissions made up of volunteer residents and elected officials, whose recommendations on a vast variety of subjects help that board make decisions to help guide the future of the community. Specifically, they are the planning and economic […]
It was a full house in the Winner’s Circle for Randy Folk on Sunday at the Byron Dragway. Folk was the last Door Car standing and the overall runner-up for the $130,000 to win Firecracker Bracket Nationals. Folk masterfully navigated eight rounds of competition in his wheel standing […]
Pecatonica Rotary recently installed their new officers for the 2022-2023 year. Mary Osborn will serve as president of the club, following the previous president, Nord Swanstrom. Nord will remain Foundation chairperson for the club. Sue Franzen Schomber has assumed secretary duties, and Penny Bryant now serves as president elect. Pecatonica […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Arrangements for this work on the American House mural were made while Mike Chamberlain was still the mayor of Belvidere. COVID got in the way of it actually being completed. This year, the artist who designed the mural in 1997 made the journey back to Belvidere […]