DOUG SCHRODER PHOTO The Gazette Roger Wilson, of Freeport, brought his All Veterans Signature Truck to the German Valley Days car show on Saturday, June 11. The truck has 4,893 veteran’s signatures on it, as Roger has taken the truck to many car shows, parades and other events in the […]
Winnebago’s Jace Warkentien was named the BNC West Pitcher of the Year while teammate Zach Myers was a unanimous selection for All Conference in the BNC West for the 2016 season.
By Chris Johnson Reporter DURAND – On Monday, June 13, Trustees with Durand School Board District 322 learned a new step will be undertaken, as students prepare to turn their focus to class resuming in the fall. Technology Directory, Mr. Eddie Johnston, reported that registration for the upcoming school year […]
BYRON – Any arrests listed below are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On 05/19/16, Ann Goley age 25 of Oregon, was issued a citation for Speeding 49 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone. On 05/19/16, Phelan Engelking age 20 […]
Master Naturalist Class ready to assist partners June 13 marked the end of the twelve-week Master Naturalist training program in Ogle County. Fifteen Master Naturalist Interns now join the ranks of University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. University of Illinois Extension would like to congratulate our current graduates and thank […]
The Byron Museum of History would like to thank Hess Taxidermy Studio for the loan of mounted fish and replicas that have been on display in the museum this May and June. The exhibit will be removed on June 30 to make room for the ByronFest Quilt Show on July […]
Citizens can now submit anonymous tips through the Greater South Beloit Area Crimestoppers by visiting the website www.p3tips.com. This new and exciting service is also available to download on your Android phone or iPhone.
By Jean Seegers REPORTER The early morning Triathlon at NorthPointe Health and Wellness began at 8 a.m., with the 350-yard swimming event. Competitors swam in 20-minute intervals per swimmer. Next up wasa 17-mile bike race bike race and finally a three-mile run. Over 100 male and female athletes competed.The over-all […]
Talcott Free Library and Rockton Township Historical Society will host a special program “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement“. It will be at Talcott on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Author Suzi Parron will present the program. It will feature photographs of barn quilts, some of […]