By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Lady Indians stand on top in Northern Upstate Over the past week of play the Pecatonica Lady Indians have secured a 4-0 record supported by an offensive display that has seen the team averaging over 50 points a night and winning by double-digits as a result. […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Pecatonica powers way to five win opening Many times a team’s success can be foreseen as numbers are put together and expectations start to align. Those “expectations” appear to be lining-up for Pecatonica. The Lady Indians put a big piece in place this past week as […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER The Byron Tigers are State Champions! They accomplished the task this past week when they eliminated the last remaining undefeated team in the 3A Realm. Before Byron had the chance to battle for the State Title they had to take down the biggest threat the team […]
The community is invited to come celebrate the start of the Christmas season on Saturday, Dec. 4 in Downtown Pecatonica. The schedule of events is as follows: 9 a.m. – St. Mary’s Bake Sale inside Green Bean Academy, 503 Main St. 9 a.m. to noon – Cookies By the Pound, […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER With many protections already in place and protocols followed daily, the influence of COVID-19 remains a present factor in the day-to-day operations of District 321. Trustees with the Pecatonica Board of Education met on Monday, Nov. 15 and among the issues made aware to the gathering […]
The Winnebago Cemetery originally surrounded the Old Stone Church, a congregational church dedicated in 1855 after the congregation had been organized in 1846 by later veteran D.W. Grippen, Luther Miller, and Reverend James Hodges. Many members of the church took an active part in the Underground Railroad helping escaped slaves […]
Du-Pec’s Trenton Taylor runs through the Mendota line during the first quarter of the first round 3A Playoff game in Pecatonica on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Rivermen won the game 44-0 to advance to the next round.
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER It is home again this week for the Pecatonica-Durand Rivermen following their Class 3A State Football Playoff opening day win 44-0 over the Mendota Trojans. The win moved the Rivermen into round two of the Class 3A State Tournament and keeps them home this week to […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER DuPec conquers football Conference; Wins title An 8-1 record is the exact mark needed for the Pecatonica-Durand Rivermen to achieve the title of undisputed Northwest Upstate Illini Conference Champion. Following a 22-0 win over Stockton in the 2021 regular season finale on Friday, Oct. 22, the […]