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By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Over the weekend, Sectional Results for the Girls Class 1A Track and Field State Playoffs returned very positive findings for the Winnebago Lady Indians. Winnebago experienced top consideration on multiple fronts during last week’s Sectional decision-maker at home. Some of the greatest success were found through […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter Many Winnebago families are familiar with Mary Gross, long-time area home caregiver of village children. After 35 years in the position she has decided to retire but does plan to continue being involved somehow with her community, such as Vets Roll. Patriotism is in her blood. […]
American Legion Gold Star Post 676, located in Durand, Ill., announces that in June of this year they will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of their founding. To celebrate our Centennial we will be hosting a celebration at the Legion Hall and grounds on Saturday, June 26. Beginning at 11 […]
In 1992, Ken Countryman of Countryman Funeral Home, felt that it would be proper and fitting that the community remember those community members and loved ones who had passed away in the prior year. After Ken retired in 2002, the Pecatonica Lions Club was asked to continue the traditional. The […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Being in the middle of the pack in the current conference chase put the Winnebago Lady Indians softball team in slightly average position as the prepare for another chance to push for a championship in this year’s second season. A fourth-place holding in the Big Northern […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER With a record of 5-2 at the start of weekend games, the Winnebago Indians boys’ baseball team finds itself in conversation circles in regards to pursuit of a Big Northern Title this year. The mark was good enough to hold onto third place in the highly-competitive […]
On Friday May 7, Durand FFA held their annual tractor day. Students were able to drive their equipment to town and had reserved parking. Two future FFA members also participated in the event. The morning also included breakfast sponsored by the Durand FFA alumni and supporters. Pictured: Aurora Hilton, Nolan […]
Bob Babcock, a WWII veteran and an agent for Country Companies insurance for many years, will be 100 years old on May 19. If you wish to send a card his address is “Sienna Assisted Living 4444 Brendenwood Road, Rockford IL 61107 or drop it off at Nancy’s Diner, 109 […]
Members from First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago are finalizing plans to attend a week-long Group Mission Trip Workcamp this summer in Imperial, Penn. This is the 24th year the church has participated in a Workcamp experience through Group Mission Trips. Group Mission Trips offers youth home repair mission trips, community […]
The following Pecatonica High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society. The membership of the Pecatonica Chapter has been earned by the effective demonstration of the four qualities of character, leadership, scholastic (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA) and service. Pictured (front row) (back row). These ten inductees join fifteen […]
