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Connor Flynn, a sophomore at Stillman Valley High School, is the recipient of the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award. Connor was selected based on his essay and the leadership he demonstrates at SVHS. Connor will represent SVHS at the State Leadership Seminar in Chicago this summer where he will have […]
Stillman Valley High School Principal Leslie Showers is pleased to announce that 15 Stillman Valley High School students from the graduating class of 2017 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) bestows this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high school students annually. This year, […]
The Winnebago Public Library proudly announces the Peggy Palm Memorial Garden in loving memory of Ms. Margelet E. “Peggy” Palm who passed away March 21, 2016. The South side of the library, once run down and unused due to overgrowth, has now been transformed to celebrate and honor the life […]
Responsible Motorists and Patrol Efforts Result in 82 Percent Decrease in Fatalities Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday travel period experienced the lowest fatality rate since 2011. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period begins the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and concludes at midnight on the […]
By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent Over the past few weeks the energy surrounding a proposal to join the two football programs at Pecatonica High School and Durand High School has hit a new gear. Courtesy of action taken by both the Pecatonica and Durand School Boards of Education, the realization […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Belvidere North Blue Thunder team has yet to find a way to string together wins this season. Gathering small victories in near losses has been a viable reality. On different nights, it seems the opposition is ready to do something a little different when they […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER On Saturday, Dec. 3 the Boone County Conservation District hosted their annual 1800s Holiday Walk. The 1800s Holiday Walk through the Roger D. Gustafson Nature Area began at 6 p.m. Luminaries lined the walkways to guide guests from one area to another. Various groups of people, […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The winter sports season is about one half over for the North Boone Lady Vikings, and a lot of things have begun to start showing up in regards to how things might shape up within the Big Northern Conference. It is commonly understood that the defending […]
By Bob Kopp BDR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It was a trap game – a game that you’re supposed to win but can lose if you look past it. Reminded at Starbucks on Tuesday, Dec. 13 that Guilford has emerging talent bolstered by the addition of Darrin Sisk to the Vikings coaching staff […]
