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Pec wins sixth consecutive game to improve to 10-1

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     Ever since the Pecatonica Indians took a tough 47-24 loss to an undefeated Dixon team, they have responded resiliently. After picking up big wins over Winnebago and Hinckley-Big Rock, the Indians won their sixth consecutive matchup.     Pecatonica isn’t just winning games at a high-rate. […]

 
 

Pecatonica holds off Winnebago in boys’ basketball season opener

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Pecatonica Indians opened their basketball season with a win when they played host to the Winnebago Indians on Dec. 6.     Although it was the season opener for Pecatonica, it was already the fourth game for Winnebago’s season. Despite that, it was Pecatonica who […]

 
 

Pecatonica ladies off to 5-1 start in new basketball season

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Pecatonica Indians rattled off four consecutive victories to start the new varsity girls’ basketball season. After suffering their first loss of the year, they quickly bounced back to improve to 5-1. That includes a second-place finish at this year’s Oregon Tournament.     The Indians […]

 
 

Winnebago off to 3-0 start at Forreston Thanksgiving Tournament

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Winnebago Indians faced off with some well-matched competition when they opened the 2024-25 girls’ basketball season at this year’s Forreston Thanksgiving Tournament. In their first three games, the Indians faced off with the Eastland Cougars, the Forreston Cardinals, and the Stockton Blackhawks.     Despite […]

 
 

Pecatonica ladies early favorites to win NUIC North

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT       Coaches around the NUIC-North have pegged the Pecatonica Indians as the early favorites to win the NUIC-North Girls’ Basketball Conference this season. Orangeville’s head coach, Jay Doyle, called it, “Pecatonica’s to lose.” Lena-Winslow head coach, Dennis Huttenlocher, called Pecatonica, “The top team in the […]

 
 

Rivermen clobber Cogs in round one of playoffs

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Durand-Pecatonica Rivermen took things up a notch when they entered the 2024 postseason. After finishing the year with an overall record of 8-1, the Rivermen earned the three seed in this year’s 3A bracket. That had them set up to take on the 14th […]

 
 

300 career wins

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    Coach Molly Kelsey (shown at immediate right of banner), of the Durand Bulldogs volleyball team, has dedicated over a decade to Durand volleyball. That alone is an accomplishment to be proud of – especially with kids of her own at home. For the last few seasons, everyone has witnessed […]

 
 

Micropantry at First Presbyterian in Winnebago

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	Winnebago’s First Presbyterian Church offers a “micropantry” for the community when they are in need. It is always available. Pictured with the small pantry are elder Terry Schweitz (left), who installed it for the church, and Pastor Lisa Lopez-Meyer.

    People driving or walking past First Presbyterian Church at 208 W. Winnebago Street in Winnebago will notice bold signs pointing to a “Micropantry.” The pantry is a weatherproof, two-shelf cabinet, mounted on an outside wall, containing food and other needs.     Several months ago, church elders met to discuss […]

 
 

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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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