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Toy collecting is a family affair

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing
	In April of this year, Aaron Owens and his family opened Aaron’s 80’s Toys and Collectibles in downtown Pecatonica at 423 Main Street.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     Walk through the doors of Aaron’s toy shop and be transported back in time to the 1980s, possibly your childhood or that of your children that grew up in that era. Located at 423 Main Street in the heart of downtown Pecatonica, Aaron’s 80’s Toys […]

 
 

Officer Penny Cure retires after 20 years of dedicated service with the Rockton Police Department

Officer Penny Cure retires after 20 years of dedicated service with the Rockton Police Department

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Police Officer Penny Cure has retired after 20 years of dedicated service to the community. Penny Cure was always interested in law enforcement, however, she did not pursue the career until 2003. “My husband had been a police officer for two years at that point. […]

 
 

Loves Park aldermen approve a number of ordinances, resolutions

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Dec. 18 city council meeting, aldermen approved the following agenda items: *A resolution was approved regarding Motor Fuel Tax funds “not to exceed $535,000 appropriated for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways from Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 23, 2024. *A resolution was […]

 
 

Stillman Bank’s annual Christmas Food Drive a huge success

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo
	All Stillman Bank locations held a two-week Christmas Food Drive from Nov. 24 through Dec. 8 and collected around 1,006 pounds of non-perishable food items for many local food pantries, including Bread of Life pantry in Stillman Valley, People Helping People in Byron and Lifeline Food and Self-Help Project in Oregon.

    In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, Stillman Bank held a food drive to benefit area families this Christmas. 1,006 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected during the two-week event. Now in its 14th year, this annual food drive has collected over 14,000 pounds of food since its inception in […]

 
 

12/27/23 Shopper’s Guide

12/27/23 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

12/27/23 Scoop Today

12/27/23 Scoop Today

 

 
 

12/28/23 West Shopper

12/28/23 West Shopper

 

 
 

12/28/23 East Shopper

12/28/23 East Shopper

 

 
 

69th District Photo Challenge Winners announced

SUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing
   Winners of the 69th District Photo Challenge Contest, sponsored by state Rep. Joe Sosnowski, include  “Sunset Barn in Boone County” submitted by William Villont of Belvidere.

Winners have been selected for the annual 69th District Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by state Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. The contest is offered each year to give Northern Illinois residents an opportunity to share their interest in photography with the public. The contest kicks off in September each year with […]

 
 

Winnebago, Pecatonica face off in battle of the mascots

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO The Gazette
	Winnebago’s Avery Brûlé and Pecatonica’s Elaina Rager battle for possession under the hoop in their Dec. 12 faceoff.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     Last week, the Pecatonica Lady Indians made the short trip to face off with the Winnebago Lady Indians. For Pecatonica head coach Daniel Rosenstiel, it was a return home to his alma mater. Rosenstiel graduated from Winnebago in 2016. For Winnebago, they were looking to […]

 
 
 
 
 
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