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By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – With less money coming in, Village of Pecatonica residents have already been told services will be cut. With fewer dollars being used, split between the various departments, certain assumptions have to be made as the Pecatonica Committee of the Whole prepares to present its […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – After hearing 11-year-old Alexis (Ali) Kline’s story, her teacher Mrs. Bould and the community bounced into action. Mrs. Bould, classmates and the entire school went to work. Together they brought in 476 items. One hundred-fifty pieces were picked up from Talcott Library. The Dept. […]
By Tricia Goecks BDR Editor MACHESNEY PARK – Only one thing could get 1,400 people to leave the warmth of their homes on a night when the mercury dipped to -5 degrees. And that was chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate. The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties held […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Guests at the 2015 Hope Foundation were treated to a “Touch of Vegas.” A sold out crowd visited sites someone would say while visiting Las Vegas. A cardboard cutout of Elvis and a table named after him only tapped the surface of familiar scenes. […]
BYRON – The Man in Black is in town once again in Byron Civic Theatre’s RING OF FIRE – THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH. The man, the legacy, the legend is celebrated in a high-octane tribute to Johnny Cash. This is no impersonation. This is the joyous and heart wrenching […]
OGLE COUNTY – Elias and Betty Sotelo and their two children Maya, 8, and Kiana, 5 will receive a home in Mt. Morris at 408 West Front Street. The family currently resides in Mt. Morris. The family selection committee spent hours talking with families before selecting the Sotelo’s for this […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Three students from Kinnikinnick School were recently named finalists in the National Geographic Society Bee. The fourth grade at Kinnikinnick participated in the contest, Jan. 12. There were seven class winners. The top three finalists were Chris Schwsuchow, Taylor Danger and Sophia Mule. Chris […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Doors at the American Center opened at 11 a.m., Feb. 21. The unmistakable aroma of chili permeated the air as contestants decorated their booths and prepared for the rush of visitors. The annual Josh Ryan Cornerstone Wealth Management Chili Cook-off and Bag Toss was underway. Cook-off […]
ROCKTON – Rockton firefighters received a call at 7:03 a.m. for a reported garage fire in the 5200 block of Yale Bridge Road on Feb. 25. Initial reports stated that all occupants were out of the house, however, that wasn’t the case. Anita Specht, 58, was killed while trying to remove vehicles […]
DIXON – Top of FormAdd a “spring” to your step at the 2015 Ready… Set…Grow gardening workshop, on Saturday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley […]
