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By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – During the July Committee of the Whole Meeting in Pecatonica earlier this month, an issue was brought up, which has surfaced before, in regards to the Village of Pecatonica’s water distribution system and its ability to fight fires. It’s a major concern in portions […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The Pecatonica Committee of the Whole, meeting in regular session on Thursday, July 2, discussed the need to follow regulations and schedule an inspection of the municipal water tower. Village President Dan Barber, acting in the capacity as Committee Member, discussed the importance of […]
By Rhonda Mix Reporter POPLAR GROVE – On July 18, the Wings and Wheels Festival returned to the Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, located near the Poplar Grove Airport. The event took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and had a good turnout, despite the temperamental weather […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Thirty breweries offed a taste of nearly 100 craft beers during the first annual Hanz Brew Fest held at Settlers Park in Rockton, July 11. Beer enthusiasts lined up for samples and enjoyed food from local vendors while listening to live music by Olivia […]
ROCKTON – Talcott Free Library announces the retirement of Library Director Bonnie Estrada at the end of August, 2015. Bonnie has been a valuable asset to the library for many years and accepted her role as Director in 1986. Please join us in extending best wishes to Bonnie at a […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter LOVES PARK – Summer came back with a vengeance the weekend of July 17-18, but the 90-degree temperatures didn’t turn many away from the 44th annual Brat Days sponsored by the Alpine Kiwanis Club. That was good news for 40 Parks and Rockford-area, non-profit organizations that […]
LOVES PARK – On Tuesday, July 14, at about 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Riverside Blvd., reference to a fight. When officers arrived, they learned that bystanders had broken up a fight between two men, Austin Crenshaw and Shawn Carlisle. A woman at the scene […]
BELVIDERE – On Friday, July 24, the Boone County Agricultural Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission will bold their month of July meeting on Friday, July 24 at 7:30 a.m. in the Boone County Board Room located at 401 Whitney Blvd, Suite 300 in Belvidere. For more information, please contact Associate […]
By Emily Hamlin Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Ag Communications Intern PECATONICA – According to Food.com, July is National Grilling Month and this is specifically celebrated on July 22. Now as silly as this “holiday” may seem to some, grilling is one activity that seems to make summer really feel like summer. […]
GARDEN PRAIRIE – The Coon Creek Hunt Club will host the fourth annual trap shoot in Garden Prairie on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is $50 per person and includes two rounds of sporting clays, the BB gun, and the archway range and lunch.
