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Woman killed during house fire in rural Rockton

Woman killed during house fire in rural Rockton

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 […]

 
 

Ready… Set… Grow at the 2015 Gardening Day

Ready… Set… Grow at the 2015 Gardening Day

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 […]

 
 

Monroe Center teachers continuing education and increasing student achievement

MONROE CENTER – Five teachers from Monroe Center School had the opportunity to continue their education by enrolling in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Train the Trainer program offered through the Barat Education Foundation this past summer. Through this class, each of these teachers became a […]

 
 

Hundreds support Rockton Education Elementary Foundation goals

Hundreds support Rockton Education Elementary Foundation goals

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Trivia  honoring educational futures was the name of the game and  the challenge was on at Stephen Mack Middle School as  teams of eight put their heads together answering trivia questions ranging from Red Valentine’s Day, TV moms, Disney themes, history and politics, music, […]

 
 

Boot Scootin’ Seniors featured at Women’s Club luncheon

Boot Scootin’ Seniors featured at Women’s Club luncheon

Submitted By Wanda Cacciatore Byron Women’s Club  BYRON – In planning the program subjects for the nine Luncheon/Meetings for the Byron Women’s Club each season, an attempt is made to include a program pertaining to healthy lifestyle. This year’s Boot Scootin’ Seniors through the auspices of the Rock River Center […]

 
 

Ribbon Cutting and Open House held for new Byron chiropractor

Ribbon Cutting and Open House held for new Byron chiropractor

BYRON – The Byron Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Ogle County Chiropractic Center, Inc. located at 137 N Walnut St., Suite 5/PO Box 969 Byron, IL 61010. Dr. Amanda Jennings has been a chiropractor since 2010. She graduated from National […]

 
 

CEO and Co-Founder of Culver’s Restaurants to speak at awards banquet

CEO and Co-Founder of Culver’s Restaurants to speak at awards banquet

WINNEBAGO – The Winnebago Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Community Service Awards Banquet, “Making a Difference” on Thursday March 12. Craig Culver, CEO and Co-Founder of Culver’s restaurants will be the featured speaker at the banquet. The 2014 citizen and business of the year will be announced during […]

 
 

Instructor evaluations continue in Durand

By Chris Johnson Reporter DURAND – On Monday Feb. 9 at 6 p.m., the Durand School Board of Education met to discuss issues affecting the school; development seemed to be a common theme. Superintendent Kurt Alberstett reported to Trustees that he was continuing to investigate ways to improve the environment […]

 
 

Pec Woman’s Club presented program from a mission trip

Pec Woman’s Club presented program from a mission trip

Submitted by Kay DeMarco PECATONICA – The First Baptist Church of Pecatonica received memorial money that the congregation earmarked for a mission church in the city of Tarlac, Phillipines. Sue Siemens, a member of the Pecatonica Woman’s Club, presented a program telling of her experiences on a five-day visit to […]

 
 

Get ready for Lions Club Chili Cook-off, Bag Toss Tournament

Get ready for Lions Club Chili Cook-off, Bag Toss Tournament

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – “Gentlemen (and ladies), get your bibs on! It’s time once again for the fourth annual Chili Cook-off and Bag Toss Tournament sponsored by Josh Ryan Cornerstone Wealth Management, and Rockton Lions Club. Save Saturday, Feb. 21 for a day of fun and tasty eating. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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