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 […]
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 […]
At approximately 11:40 a.m. on Aug. 1, Winnebago County Sheriff Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Steele Dr., Machesney Park, for a report of a medical emergency at a construction site. Upon arrival, it was reported that a concrete sewer pipe had fallen onto one of the workers, a […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings and their head coach, Ryan Kelley, are hoping to get back to five-hundred in the win column, this season. Last year, the Vikings finished just 3-6 overall on the gridiron. Kelley, who is entering his third season as the Vikings’ head coach, […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians are returning to the volleyball court after going 18-16-3 in 2022. Last season, the Indians capped off their season with a postseason victory, but ultimately fell to Galena in the second round of regionals. The Indians and their head coach, Lisa Mellentine, are […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Township Historical Society brings the best of historical education to the forefront on a daily basis. To help fund needs at the Green Street Carriage House Museum they host a variety of fundraisers year round. The next event is a Garage/Yard sale on Friday, Aug. […]