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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!
By Margaret Downing Reporter The Pecatonica News had reported in early 1893 that the residents of what is today Pearl City had applied to the State of Illinois to change the town’s name. A few weeks later another item appeared which read: “The fourth assistant postmaster general has decided that […]
J&J’s 17-year-old Senior Elite Tumbler Sarah Thompson of Davis, Ill., placed second at the USA Gymnastics National Championships in St. Louis, Mo. on June 27, earning her a top three national ranking in the sport of competitive Power Tumbling. Thompson competed in three national events this spring and summer in […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Interest in what is happening in the village of Pecatonica has been on the rise recently as an effort being put into place by a historical protection commission is forcing the hand of the community’s leaders. On Thursday, July 1, members of the Pecatonica Village Board […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER All of the lead pipes that influence the quality of the water sent to the connected citizens of Pecatonica have been located and are subject to immediate removal and replacement. When the Village of Pecatonica achieved its Charter in 1869, water transfer systems weren’t the first […]
Area youth participated in University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Bass Fishing Club during the week of June 7-11, at the ICF Torstenson Property in Pecatonica, Ill. The club was co-led by 4-H Youth Leadership Team member Myles Nelson and adult 4-H volunteer Tony Grotto. Nelson is a long-time 4-H member […]
