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Primary election Feb. 25, 2025, and consolidated election April 1, 2025 Mayor, city clerk, treasurer, one alderperson from each of five wards, one alderperson to fill the remaining two-year term for Ward 2 alderperson created by the resignation of Daniel Snow. Primary -Filing of petitions, city clerk’s office, Oct. 21-28, […]
Seven athletes from the locally-based J&J Trampoline and Tumbling Team recently attended the Stars and Stripes National Championships in Fort Worth, Tex., July 19-21. The athletes competed in the events of tumbling, trampoline, and double mini trampoline in levels 5-7 for each event. Bringing home two National Champion […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Anthony Barlow, (known as Tony) was a son, brother, friend, and a hard worker. He shared his love of Frank Sinatra with those he loved. He was said to be like a brother to many friends and neighbors. Tony was young, but wise beyond his years. […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER National Night Out events began in 1984 as a way for neighbors to get to know each other, and for the public to familiarize themselves with law enforcement. Many have block parties with activities, games, items to give away, food and other fun options. This was […]
Byron Community Unit School District 226 is planning a comprehensive renovation of the Joe Parks Athletic Complex, which is home to the Tigers’ baseball, softball, and soccer teams. Joe Parks was a longtime educator in the Byron School District. He graduated from Byron High School in 1947 and […]
With younger and younger kids spending time in front of a screen – whether it be a TV, phone, tablet or video game system – the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford is aiming to instead get them up and moving; not just jumping up and down, but being aware of […]
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT When Mike and Lisa Freier moved to Pecatonica back in 2000, they saw right away how apparent small-town friendliness was from the people on the street just saying hello. They were planning on starting a family and the solid reputation of the school district re-enforced […]
