By Anne Eickstadt Editor “The VFW Honor Guard is an assemblage of Veterans and Auxiliary members who predominantly pay honors for military members,” said John Darley, VFW service officer. “We will do a 21-gun salute, play taps, and do the presentation of the ceremonial American flag to family members at […]
Du-Pec’s Trenton Taylor runs through the Mendota line during the first quarter of the first round 3A Playoff game in Pecatonica on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Rivermen won the game 44-0 to advance to the next round.
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER It is home again this week for the Pecatonica-Durand Rivermen following their Class 3A State Football Playoff opening day win 44-0 over the Mendota Trojans. The win moved the Rivermen into round two of the Class 3A State Tournament and keeps them home this week to […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter First of two parts Occasionally, city officials receive change orders for different kinds of public projects, to deal with unforeseen problems that occur while work is being done. Most are taken care in a short period of time, without difficulty. But every once in a while, […]