By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Pecatonica District 321 Superintendent Carl Carlson along with the elected representatives of the School Board of Education came to a consensus on semester supervision this past session. When the decisions were cast, a Curriculum Director was designated to oversee system education practices for the 2021-2022 school […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER A new year is underway for the Pecatonica School District and a new leader guides the students into the 2021-2022 campaign. During an early summer gathering of District 321 leaders, Carl Carlson was selected to be the Superintendent of Schools for Pecatonica. A majority vote determined […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER A win is in the books for the Du-Pec Rivermen, and it wasn’t necessarily the high-powered offense that got the job done on Friday night. After claiming early control in the 2021 fall season premiere and taking an 8-0 advantage as a result, East Dubuque responded […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER The Winnebago Indians varsity football team welcomes in the fall season this Friday night as they play host to Genoa-Kingston in game one of the nine-game campaign. Based on recent season successes, the Cogs are one of those teams the Indians know they must knock back, […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Finding funding is a big part of running a successful athletic program and at this point, dollars aren’t as free-flowing as they have been. The Pecatonica Fans Club is hoping that will change. In order for funds to be distributed to the various sports teams, special […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Middle School practice and matches will already be underway before the Durand Lady Bulldogs join with their western Winnebago County neighbors in tipping-off the 2021-2022 high school sports season. It’s a normal year in many ways for athletes with the varsity volleyball team. They’ll be attired […]
The 2021 Section 1 FFA Fair was held at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 27. Everyone was super excited to be back in-person and have a real show together. FFA members showed Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Poultry and Garden Produce. The FFA members with […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter What is “EAGALA?” The letters stand for “Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Personal Development (PD).” Judy Cunningham of Durand is an Ed.D. Counselor and EAGALA, Positive Psychology Coach at Lucky’s Farm in rural Durand, and follows this philosophy: “Hope is faith at work. Therapy is hope […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER For many years, communities and the citizens they contain have sought more effective ways to potentially save money, especially when it came to the basic needs of comfort and survival. Tapping into existing resources by using a modified approach is something Trustees with the Village of […]
Huge improvements were made on Saturday, July 10 by this hard working Pecatonica High School FFA crew on their shelter’s landscaping. A lot of weeds were pulled and organized inside the shelter. The even grilled out afterwards for lunch!