By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs and the North Boone Vikings faced off in a non-conference matchup last week. The Bucs posed a tough challenge for the Vikings, who have struggled through much of the 2023-2024 girls basketball season. North Boone started the season with a 1-9 record. They […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs girls basketball team got off to a hot start in their 2023-2024 season. Late in December, the Bucs held an impressive overall record of 9-5. A four-game losing streak would close 2023 and carry into the beginning of 2024, however. Late in December, […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians picked up a pair of much needed victories to begin the 2024 phase of their girls’ basketball season. After ending 2023 with an overall record of just 6-12. 2024 is off to a much better start as the Lady Indians tipped the […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER SMTD had adhered to the motto, “Where here to get you there.” This vital service has been serving communities for the past 15 years. On Feb. 4, 2024 they will celebrate 16 years in the stateline, remaining under the direction of Executive Director Sharon Hecox. At […]
Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana held a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Hall and is pleased to announce the following: Life Saving Awards Deputy William Eichholtz Deputy Andrew Baylor, Jared Kryder and Derick Maakestad Deputy Marcos Contreras and Scott Strunk Deputy Dave Catalanotto AFSCME Union # 473 recognized for their contribution […]
Congratulations to the Stillman Valley High School wrestlers who placed at the Geneva Newbill Tournament on Jan. 6: Michael Pannerale placed fourth; Mack Jones placed fifth; Henry Hildreth placed fifth; and Blake Mollet placed third (second from right).