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Blue Thunder rely on the big play to remain undefeated

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere North Blue Thunder kept the storm rolling as they earned their fourth win in as many weeks of the 2024 High School football season. After a 27-12 road victory over Rockford East in week three, North returned home to host Boylan Catholic in week […]

 
 

Pecatonica volleyball takes second at Byron Power Classic

PHOTO COURTESY OF PEC VOLLEYBALL The Gazette
	The Pecatonica lady Indians came away from the Byron Power Classic Tournament with a hard-earned second place. From left: Maren Davis, Ericka Alexander, Maddox Thomas, Paige Lender, Elaina Rager, Kianna Degner, Payton Thomas, Jaidon Hastings, Chloe Green, Samantha Cobb, Bri Carden and Lisa Mellentine.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Pecatonica Indians continued their excellent start to the 2024 volleyball season when they went to compete in this year’s Byron Power Classic Tournament. There, the Indians faced off with Dakota, Scales Mound, and Stillman Valley in pool play.     Pec handled their business in […]

 
 

Rockton named winner of Rock Snake competition

COURTESY PHOTO The Herald
	Roscoe Gardening Club Vice President Sheri Henson and Marketing Director Lisa Brown stood outside of Marshmallows Hope, the new home of the full rock snake collection.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Roscoe Gardening Club President Renee Mealey inspired two communities by sharing a fun idea. A summer-long community engagement project sponsored by the Roscoe Gardening Club, encouraged families and friends alike to show off their creative flair by painting rocks and adding them to the rock snakes […]

 
 

World War II Days at Midway Village returns for a 28th year

MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM FACEBOOK PHOTO The Journal
	Visit Midway Village Museum in Rockford Sept. 28-29 for World Wars II Days – Generals Rommel and Patton were barking orders at last year’s event!

    Midway Village Museum will present World War II Days from 10 a.m. to to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and from 9 a.m. to to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, on the museum campus, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford.     The largest World War II re-enactment in the Midwest […]

 
 

SVHS National Honor Society receives the Service Award of Excellence

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	The Stillman Valley National Honor Society chapter has been recognized for its exceptional achievements with the Service Award of Excellence, awarded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

    The school is thrilled to announce that the Stillman Valley National Honor Society chapter has been recognized for its exceptional achievements with the Service Award of Excellence, awarded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.     This award celebrates their dedication, hard work, and impact in making a […]

 
 

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‘Growing great apples’ presentation

Come celebrate the fall apple season by learning more about this exceptional local fruit. Join University of Illinois Extension’s Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, Grant McCarty, for the “Growing Great Apples” program. In this presentation, you will learn about general production of apples, new and unique varieties, rootstocks, seasonal […]

 
 

Bodies found in Pecatonica River identified as missing men from 1976

SUBMITTED/FILE PHOTO The Gazette
	This 1966 Impala with skeletal remains inside was hoisted from the Pecatonica River by a crane on March 11. In a press release sent by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office last week, it was revealed the skeletal remains were that of two missing men from 1976.

    Earlier this year on March 11, the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office responded to a call regarding possible human skeletal remains found in a submerged vehicle in the Pecatonica River. It was suspected that the vehicle might be connected to two missing adults from 1976, Clarence Owens and Everett Hawley. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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