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Connections 2021-2022
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Winnebago Cemetery: Where many veterans were laid to rest
The Winnebago Cemetery originally surrounded the Old Stone Church, a congregational church dedicated in 1855 after the congregation had been organized in 1846 by later veteran D.W. Grippen, Luther Miller, and Reverend James Hodges. Many members of the church took an active part in the Underground Railroad helping escaped slaves […]
Tigers enter Elite Eight field
By Christopher Johnson REPOrter Now at 11-0 the Byron Tigers season continues to move on, potentially to DeKalb and the Class 3A State Football Championship Game. On Saturday afternoon, as many area teams which advanced past the opening round of the State Football Playoffs had already fallen, Byron pushed on […]
Navy vet saw the world during his career
By Margaret Downing Reporter From the mid to the late 1960s, young men in America knew they faced the draft as war was escalating in Vietnam. Some preferred a deferment by attending college; some decided to choose for themselves what branch of the military they wanted to join. Thousands were […]
Hononegah H.O.P.E Foundation hits homerun celebrating America’s pastime
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Hononegah Community High School’s (HCHS) HOPE Foundation – (Hononegah Opportunities for Public Education) celebrated America’s pastime on Saturday. Oct. 23. The evening was full of fun and laughter. When entering the American Center, (American Legion) HCHS students offered guests Cracker Jacks, complete with a toy surprise […]
Veterans Honor Guard
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 […]
