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By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Plans to build a 278-mile rail line from Milton, Wis., through eastern Boone County and on to LaPorte, Ind., are in the next stage. Given the potential for issues, it was determined that the route should have an environmental impact study (EIS), which is under way. […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR The Dairy Bean opened in Poplar Grove on Wednesday, July 13. To make their opening official, The Dairy Bean held a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. “I decided to do the opening [on Saturday, Aug. 6] because I […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The 2016 Boone County Fair will keep with tradition and bring the Demolition Derby back on the last day of the fair. At the 2015 Boone County Fair, there were several local and neighboring county winners throughout the derby events on Sunday, Aug. 16. Brian White, […]
On Friday, Aug. 12, ATV/4-Wheeler racing will return to the Boone County Fair. The racing will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grandstand. Admission is free to sit in the bleachers. Fairgoers can enter the fairgrounds through the McKinley Avenue entrance to attend the show. For those […]
By Doug Schroder Editor As a thunderstorm rolled through the area on Thursday night, Aug. 4, lightning struck the barn at Palmdale Farms located at 2161 South Winnebago Road in Winnebago. Shortly before 10 p.m. fire crews were called out to the scene. Overall, 25 different departments were called to […]
Any arrests listed below are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On 07/08/16, Byron Police arrested Jacob Frisella, age 19 of Pecatonica, and Matthew Frank, age 19 of Byron, for Trespass to Park After Hours. Both were released and must […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter One of the tools a Municipal Board has at its disposal is a lack of action. In order for a measure to be presented for discussion steps have to be taken including a motion to realize a proposal in front of Trustees or Committee Members and […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter On Thursday, Aug. 4, the Pecatonica Committee of the Whole determined the idea of bringing new business to the village is what they needed to do. By a majority vote of committee members in attendance, the plan to allow spending to occur on the research into […]
By Kipp Koenig KISHWAUKEE VALLEY BILLIARDS LEAGUE OPERATOR Kishwaukee Valley Billiards, a co-ed league, is looking for players for the up and coming fall/winter pool season. The season will start in September and run into February. Teams are comprised of three players. Tournaments will consist of two teams playing each […]
