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Walmart distribution center coming to Belvidere; 1.2 million square foot facility to create new jobs

Walmart has announced plans to build a 1.2 million square-foot high-tech perishable distribution center (PDC) in Belvidere. The new facility, located approximately 12 miles east of Rockford, is set to open in 2027 and will create new tech-powered jobs. Associates who fill the positions will utilize state-of-the-art technology to handle […]

 
 

Pec FFA shows animals

Pec FFA shows animals

To round out the day of showing at the Section 1 FFA show, Mason Peterson placed very well in the Sheep department! He had champion market lamb overall, grand champion Shropshire ewe with his yearling ewe and reserve champion ram with his yearling ram, grand and reserve champion ram and […]

 
 

Uniting in tribute: RACVB hosts CRE8IV mural dedication, flag-raising ceremony; Community gathers at Veterans Memorial Circle to honor local veterans

Uniting in tribute: RACVB hosts CRE8IV mural dedication, flag-raising ceremony; Community gathers at Veterans Memorial Circle to honor local veterans

Last week, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) proudly hosted a CRE8IV mural dedication and flag-raising ceremony in collaboration with mural sponsors Collins Aerospace, Winnebago County and area partners to honor local veterans in the Rockford region. The event was inspired by and held at Veterans Memorial Circle […]

 
 

Durand volleyball looking to build off recent success

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     For the better part of a decade, the Durand Bulldogs have been one of the top volleyball teams in all of the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference. Through losing players to graduation and starting fresh each year, the Bulldogs continue to find a way to come […]

 
 

Car show winners

Car show winners

    We would like to congratulate the winners of our Annual National Night Out Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show! Chief’s Choice Winner was Randy Ketchum with a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. People’s Choice Winner was Larry and Beth Wegner with a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. Firefighters Choice Winner was Jim Langendorf […]

 
 

50 North experiencing positive changes, expanding programs, welcoming new members

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Leaders of 50 North have experienced positive growth since starting in 2019, and are always welcoming new members. They are a non-profit organization. Current President Diane LaForge reflects on early beginnings. “We noticed that there was no senior center anywhere in Winnebago County.” LaForge researched demographics […]

 
 

One kill, two injured in head-on collision in Roscoe  

On Aug. 5 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Roscoe Police were dispatched to the area of McDonald Road and Sage Hen Trail in reference to a two-vehicle head on collision. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and passenger of the westbound vehicle were […]

 
 

New officer

New officer

    Ogle County Sheriff VanVickle is pleased to announce the hiring of Deputy Josh Lee to the patrol division.

 
 

Meridian CUSD 223 staff Summer Learning Academy drives toward world-class results

Meridian CUSD 223 staff Summer Learning Academy drives toward world-class results

Meridian CUSD 223 is proud of the excellence that the employees strive to provide to the students and the community. This summer, educators participated in over 700 hours of summer learning. Even more exciting was the fact that nearly all of this professional development was developed and delivered by Meridian […]

 
 

New mural

New mural

    In case you missed the reveal last Friday morning, here are some photos! Thank you lisA fRosT for painting this wonderful mural for our City! This was a great pop-up event to bring our community together in celebration of the vibrant art that has been painted on the side […]

 
 
 
 
 
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