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By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere North Blue Thunder are still perfect on the 2024 Illinois High School Football season. After beating Auburn 42-16 in week seven, the Blue Thunder have now beat their opponents by a combined score of 263-83. They extended their current win streak to seven games, […]
The Pecatonica United Methodist Women are having their Holiday House Bazaar to on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pecatonica United Methodist Church, located at 528 Washington St. in Pecatonica. They are offering crafts, baked goods, and white elephant gifts. Also, their famous ham […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Stephen Mack Middle School seventh grade student Aubrey Green is now an official member of the National Jr. Honor Society after being inducted during a ceremony on Oct. 2. All of the students who are invited and accepted into NJHS are required to have a GPA […]
October is Oak Awareness Month in Illinois, otherwise known as “OAKtober.” Oaks have played an important part in the history of Illinois. The state tree is the White Oak. The long-living oak trees provide food and shelter for birds, mammals, and insects. More than any other type of tree, […]
The Byron Tiger head football coach Jeff Boyer has been recently announced as the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 2023-24 Coach of the Year. “Coach Boyer’s ability to inspire and develop our student-athletes, both on and off the field, has been nothing short of extraordinary,” states Byron CUSD […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings have suffered their fair share of ups and downs throughout the 2024 Illinois High School Football season. Competing in the Big Northern Conference is no walk in the park, and the Vikings understand that. After beginning their year with an 18-13 win […]
FEMA assistance is available to homeowners and renters in the seven designated counties, including Winnebago County, with underinsured or uninsured disaster-related loss from the July 13-16 floods, tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms. Residents can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, by calling […]
