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Winnebago officer donates basketball hoop

Winnebago officer donates basketball hoop

    Two weeks ago, before the storms, an officer working patrol noticed the basketball hoop over in Winnebago’s Clayton Court was looking a little beat up and in disrepair. Then the storm hit and took it out of commission completely. A Winnebago Police Department officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, […]

 
 

Durand and Pecatonica FFA honored at state convention

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	Foundation Star Supporter: The Pecatonica chapter was recognized for making a gift of at least $1,000 to the Illinois Foundation FFA during the annual fundraising campaign, which designates them as a One Star Foundation Sponsor. Pictured here with the award are Keagen Gilson (left) and Mylie Getter.

    Members of the Durand and Pecatonica FFA chapters attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2024 theme of “United As One,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the […]

 
 

FLL robotics team return from championship with high praise; Team 2×4 proud to bring home Champion’s Finalist Award

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	The team poses with their trophy and sponsor banner with the Manhattan skyline behind them. Team 2x4 couldn't have done it without so many wonderful sponsors! Thank you to everyone who donated and cheered the team on this season. From left: Evan Schneider, Halee Williams, Mason Williams, Timothy Walton, and Bethany Walton.

    Team 2×4, a local FIRST LEGO League robotics team with students from Clinton, Durand, and other nearby communities, recently returned from the American Robotics Open Championship, a national robotics competition held at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Team 2×4 was honored to represent Wisconsin among 60 of […]

 
 

Winnebago boys become state track champions

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	The Winnebago High School Boys track team came home as champions after the IHSA State Track Championship held May 23-25.

    The IHSA State Track Championship was held May 23-25, and the Winnebago boys became champs!     Coach Janet Erd reflected on the day with this: “We started the day with our 4×800, all running a PR, and finishing fifth – only to find out they were disqualified for spiking […]

 
 

Pec FFA promotes mental health in ag

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	The Pecatonica FFA Chapter gathered on May 22 to make baskets for the community to promote mental health in agriculture. From left: Zach Carlson, Vanessa Wishard, Keagen Gilson, Morgan Sommerio, Emma Daly, Mylie Getter, Grant Hagemeier, Ellie Bolen, Evie Anderson and Josh Hagemeier.

    On May 22, the Pecatonica FFA Chapter worked to put together baskets filled with all of a farmer’s favorite things to promote mental health in the Agriculture Industry.     Back in February, the chapter was awarded the “Bend Don’t Break” grant through The Illinois Foundation FFA, in partnership with […]

 
 

Pec girls become champs

Pec girls become champs

    The Pecatonica Community Middle School track team sent 15 athletes to the IESA 3A State Track Championships. Tristan Garcia received 18th place in the shot put. The boys 4×200 relay team – Trey Brown, Cooper Hamilton, Izaiah Braimah, and Jonny Fritzel – received 16th place. Corbin Wise received 15th […]

 
 

Bulldogs pull off late comeback against Lena-Winslow

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Durand Bulldogs picked up their 13th win of the 2024 softball season when they snagged a comeback victory over the Lena-Winslow Panthers.     The victory couldn’t have come at a better time. The Bulldogs were coming in off two consecutive losses to Orangeville and […]

 
 

Pec Rotary Club helping to fund school needs

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	Pecatonica Rotary Club members pose with Pe-catoncia Elementary School staff to show off some of the items that they now have access to.

    The Rotary Club of Pecatonica recently used matching funding from their district’s community grant program to work with Pecatonica Schools to provide needed materials. Last fall, the club held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and the profits from that event provided the matching funds for the grant.     “We are […]

 
 

Pec Lions Club planning Memorial Day service

On Monday, May 27, the Pecatonica Lions Club will continue the tradition of a community Memorial Day Service and Dedication Program. The event began in 1991 under the supervision of Ken Countryman of Countryman Funeral Home. Upon Countryman’s retirement in 2002, the Lions Club continued the service and is in […]

 
 

Winnebago softball routes Byron

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Winnebago Indians bounced back with an impressive victory over the Byron Tigers on April 15.     But first, the Indians split games with Auburn on April 13. As part of a doubleheader, the Indians beat Auburn 13-11 before falling 10-3 in the second game. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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