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More improvements planned for N. Second Street in Machesney Park

PARKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO The Journal
	Local officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of remodeling at Village Hall.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park village trustees approved a number of items at the Oct. 21 board meeting: *A resolution awarding a construction contract went to Norwest Construction and Blacktop of South Beloit for the N. Second St. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Ramp Improvements was approved. *The final […]

 
 

Byron Masons install 2025 officers

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	The Byron Lodge #274 officers for 2025. Front row, from left: Ronald Beem, Secretary; Richard Hoovler, Tyler; Michael Thomas, Senior Warden; Gerald Zeibert, Master; Christopher Judah, Junior Warden; and Daniel Voss, Chaplain. Back row: Eric Naumann, Senior Deacon; Bub Knees; David Mayer, Junior Deacon; Daniel Yandel, Installing Master; Orville Shoemaker, Installing Secretary; and William Farris. Not pictured are: Thomas Felker, Treasurer; Brad Richolson, Senior Steward; Gene Yocum, Junior Steward; and Edgar Dye, Marshal.

    Byron Lodge #274 AF and AM installed officers for the 2025 year at the Masonic Lodge on Oct. 20. Gerald Zeibert was installed as Master of the Lodge while Michael Thomas was installed as Senior Warden, Christopher Judah as Junior Warden, Ronald Beem as Secretary, Thomas Felker as Treasurer, […]

 
 

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Living Senior for Fall 2024

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Bucs crack the win column

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs had higher hopes than to go winless through the first seven weeks of first-year head coach Sean Donnelly’s first season. After suffering a week seven 28-13 loss to Jefferson, the Bucs had dropped four games by two scores, or less. In week eight, […]

 
 

Micropantry at First Presbyterian in Winnebago

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTINE SCHWEITZ The Gazette
	Winnebago’s First Presbyterian Church offers a “micropantry” for the community when they are in need. It is always available. Pictured with the small pantry are elder Terry Schweitz (left), who installed it for the church, and Pastor Lisa Lopez-Meyer.

    People driving or walking past First Presbyterian Church at 208 W. Winnebago Street in Winnebago will notice bold signs pointing to a “Micropantry.” The pantry is a weatherproof, two-shelf cabinet, mounted on an outside wall, containing food and other needs.     Several months ago, church elders met to discuss […]

 
 

Old Stone Church serving local communities for 30 years

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Old Stone Church food pantry had their first distribution in June of 1994. Thirty years later they are continuing this important and great work of providing a necessary service to local communities, reaching beyond the distribution of food. Pantry Director Donn VanSchelven reflects back to […]

 
 

Friends of IL Nature Preserves kicks-off volunteer stewardship season at Harlem Hills

JESSIIE CROW MERMEL PHOTO The Journal
	Volunteer stewards collect seeds for prairie restoration at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve. Photo by Jessie Crow Mermel.

The community is invited to participate in an eco-restoration kick-off event at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event marks the beginning of a series of regular restoration workdays dedicated to preserving the unique gravel prairie ecosystem of Harlem Hills. Attendees can […]

 
 
 
 
 
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