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Holiday House Bazaar happening Nov. 9

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	From left: Sandra Elliott, Lola Moist, Vi Johns, and Martha Gale show off items you will see at the Nov. 9 Holiday House Bazaar at the Pecatonica United Methodist Women. Quilt raffle tickets are available now and they will draw at noon during the bazaar.

    The Pecatonica United Methodist Women are having their Holiday House Bazaar to on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pecatonica United Methodist Church, located at 528 Washington St. in Pecatonica.     They are offering crafts, baked goods, and white elephant gifts. Also, their famous ham […]

 
 

FEMA assistance for Winnebago County residents with Rockford Disaster Recovery Center opens for those that have July severe storm damage

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	FEMA Applicant Services Specialists help homeowners and renters apply for assistance, upload documentation, check the status of their application and answer questions at the Disaster Recovery Center in Rockford.

    FEMA assistance is available to homeowners and renters in the seven designated counties, including Winnebago County, with underinsured or uninsured disaster-related loss from the July 13-16 floods, tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms.     Residents can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, by calling […]

 
 

Durand splits games with Rockford Christian, Pearl City

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	The Pec volleyball ladies picked up a two-set victory over Pearl City on Sept. 24; 25-20 and 25-14.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Durand Bulldogs continued their 2024 volleyball season with a pair of matchups last week. On Sept. 23, the Bulldogs played host to the Rockford Christian Royal Lions. They returned home to play host to the Pearl City Wolves on the very next day.     […]

 
 

Pecatonica volleyball takes second at Byron Power Classic

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	The Pecatonica lady Indians came away from the Byron Power Classic Tournament with a hard-earned second place. From left: Maren Davis, Ericka Alexander, Maddox Thomas, Paige Lender, Elaina Rager, Kianna Degner, Payton Thomas, Jaidon Hastings, Chloe Green, Samantha Cobb, Bri Carden and Lisa Mellentine.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Pecatonica Indians continued their excellent start to the 2024 volleyball season when they went to compete in this year’s Byron Power Classic Tournament. There, the Indians faced off with Dakota, Scales Mound, and Stillman Valley in pool play.     Pec handled their business in […]

 
 

Bodies found in Pecatonica River identified as missing men from 1976

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	This 1966 Impala with skeletal remains inside was hoisted from the Pecatonica River by a crane on March 11. In a press release sent by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office last week, it was revealed the skeletal remains were that of two missing men from 1976.

    Earlier this year on March 11, the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office responded to a call regarding possible human skeletal remains found in a submerged vehicle in the Pecatonica River. It was suspected that the vehicle might be connected to two missing adults from 1976, Clarence Owens and Everett Hawley. […]

 
 

Rivermen cruise through week two

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     Week one was a bit of a nail-biter for the Durand-Pecatonica football team. The Rivermen battled their way to a 32-26 victory over the Stockton Blackhawks. After another week of fine-tuning, Du-Pec hit the field to face off against the Eastland-Pearl City Wildcats in week […]

 
 

Trinity Lutheran Church of Durand celebrates 180th anniversary

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	Trinity Lutheran Church of Durand is celebrating their 180th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, with a special worship service and a catered dinner.

    Trinity Lutheran Church, in Durand, will be celebrating their 180th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15 with a special worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a catered dinner.     To celebrate the dinner with them, please call 815-248-2311 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat no later than Sunday, […]

 
 

Lady Indians tip off 2024 volleyball season

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Pecatonica Indians are back on the volleyball court after posting a 21-12-3 record last season. After a first round playoff loss to a familiar opponent in the Durand Bulldogs, the Indians are back with some big expectations.      Pecatonica head coach Lisa Mellentine is […]

 
 

Winnebago PD, school district to continue partnership

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	Winnebago Police and the Community Unit School District 323 will continue their partnership for the School Resource Officer program, which began last school year. Officer Jeffrey Spelman, a local resident and graduate of Winnebago High School with more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, will again fulfill the SRO role in the school district.

Successful School Resource Officer program moves into second year     The Village of Winnebago Police Department and the Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 recently announced their continued collaboration the School Resource Officer program that was started last school year.     This initiative, which aims to ensure the safety and […]

 
 

J&J athletes return from nationals with two titles

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	J&J athletes, from left: Cora Gille, Molly Johnson, HaLeigh Rhode, Mary Rolander, Melanie Denny, Gretta Glidden, and Aliyah Quenzer.

    Seven athletes from the locally-based J&J Trampoline and Tumbling Team recently attended the Stars and Stripes National Championships in Fort Worth, Tex., July 19-21. The athletes competed in the events of tumbling, trampoline, and double mini trampoline in levels 5-7 for each event.     Bringing home two National Champion […]

 
 
 
 
 
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