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Submitted By Wanda Cacciatore BYRON – The Byron Museum of History’s annual display of Christmas Trees once again was the scene for both beautiful and whimsically decorated trees. Area churches and organizations choose a theme and decorated their tree with creative and unusual ornaments. Byron Women’s Club theme for this […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter BYRON – The Big Northern West, currently under siege by the Rockford Lutheran Lady Crusaders, have a challenger for the conference title, as the Byron Lady Tigers continue their winning ways, following a 16-point win over the Dixon Duchesses, 45-29, on Thursday, Jan. 14. The Lady […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – One of the issues preparing to be faced by Trustees with the Pecatonica Village Board is the realization that there will be less money coming in this year. With the State of Illinois still behind in the distribution of specific funds, municipalities across the […]
By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – Last week when the Illinois high school state basketball rankings came out the Winnebago Indians boy’s team found themselves in a position that has never before been seen by any Winnebago basketball team before. The Indians achieved the top rank of number one in […]
BELVIDERE – Join University of Illinois Extension Youth Educator Lisa Hepker on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Ida Public Library in Belvidere for It’s all about the BIRDS…no kidding! Participants will learn about the winter birds we see in Illinois, try out coolest bird application for your […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Friday, Jan. 15, the Belvidere Lady Bucs varsity basketball team faced off against the Harlem Huskies at Belvidere High School. Harlem won by a landslide 52-27. Despite the upset game, the Belvidere girls did give impressive performances against the tough Huskies. Bryanna Williams […]
Elementary schools Monday, Jan. 25 – Hamburger on a Fresh Bun, Chicken Nuggets w choc. chip cookie, Cheesy Breadstick w dipping sauce, Savory Green Beans, Crispy Romaine, Crunchy Carrots, Juicy Orange wedges, 100% Apple Juice, Variety of Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 26 – Cinnamon French Toast & Sausage, Chicken Patty Sandwich, […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Belvidere High School girls’ varsity basketball team faced off against Hononegah High School at Belvidere High School at 7 p.m. The Lady Bucs lost with a final score of 44-67. Although the Belvidere girls lost the game, they still […]
By Kaila Olsen Reporter BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m., the Belvidere North varsity basketball team faced off against Rockford’s Guilford Vikings, at Belvidere North High School. The first quarter started off with Guilford taking the lead, scoring five points before North could manage to score. Belvidere […]
BOONE COUNTY – Local Girl Scouts will begin taking orders for the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program from Jan. 8 through Jan. 29. The cookie theme is “Worth Sharing,” and customers are encouraged to post a photo of themselves enjoying Girl Scout Cookies on social media with the hashtag #worthsharing. […]
