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New resale shop cuts ribbon in Winnebago

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing
	Angel Treasures II Resale Shop held an open house for their new location on Elida St. in Winnebago on Dec. 8. At 4 p.m. that day they had their official ribbon cutting. Some of the people pictured here are Wanda Cwiklo of Assisting Hands for Veterans (second from left), in the way back volunteer Bill Sikorski with volunteer Julie Nichols in front of him, Serenity Board Member Karen Sikorski next to her, store manager Beth Clift in front with the scissors and next to her volunteers Jordyn Hall with Ellen Hazzard behind her, and also First National Bank and Trust Branch Manager Ashley Schinderling (second from left) and Winnebago Chamber President Stephanie King (far right).

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     Angel Treasures II Resale Shop held their official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony in Winnebago this past Friday, Dec. 8. The original store, that has been located on Benton St., has now moved to 102 N. Elida St. and has been open since around […]

 
 

Rockton Grade School art teacher invites everyone to ‘Meet the Hotdogs’

Rockton Grade School art teacher invites everyone to ‘Meet the Hotdogs’

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER April Graves is an art teacher at Rockton Grade School. She graduated from Rockford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and Fine Arts in Studio, as well as having a Masters of Arts in teaching. Now she can add the title of author of […]

 
 

Harlem boys snaps seven-game losing streak

By Alex Gary REPORTER The Harlem Huskies picked up their first NIC-10 win of the boys basketball season with a 48-45 win over the Bucs in Belvidere. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak after Harlem had opened the year with solid wins over Johnsburg and Crystal Lake Central. The […]

 
 

Meridian CUSD #223 recognized as a Best-in-Class employer; Based on results from Gallagher’s 2023 U.S. Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey

U.S. Organizations are ranked based on answers to how a place supports their employees’ physical, emotional, career and financial wellbeing.     Meridian CUSD #223 stood out as an organization committed to their people and strategic approach to benefits, HR, and compensation, which inclusively engages and motivates their employees. The annual […]

 
 

12/13/23 Shopper’s Guide

12/13/23 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

12/13/23 Scoop Today

12/13/23 Scoop Today

 

 
 

12/14/23 West Shopper

12/14/23 West Shopper

 

 
 

12/14/23 East Shopper

12/14/23 East Shopper

 

 
 

Foundation announces community grants; Local organizations, groups benefit from donor generosity

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   The Boone County Community Foundation (BCCF) hosted its annual community grant breakfast on Nov. 14. Over $56,000, in community grants, was awarded to 22 Boone County organizations through the Community Grant Program.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The Boone County Community Foundation (BCCF) on Nov. 14 held its annual community grant breakfast, at which time 22 grants were awarded to county organizations “to help meet the needs of Boone County,” as explained in a BCCF release. The recipients included: ⦁ Belvidere Family […]

 
 

Folk surpasses 1,000 points as Durand Bulldogs fall to Galena

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO The Gazette
	Folk (center) surrounded by his parents Amy McIntosh and Nick Folk with the 1,000-point game ball.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Durand Bulldogs got their 2023-24 boys’ basketball season off to a hot start with four early wins, including an impressive showing in this year’s AFC Tournament. On Nov. 30, the Bulldogs faced off with the Galena Pirates in a highly anticipated matchup.     Galena […]

 
 
 
 
 
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