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On March 15, Winnebago County Animal Services was called upon to assist the Win Bur Sew Fire Dept. where there were 11 dogs on a property that was on fire. Animal Services took the dogs in to ensure their comfort and safety. Unfortunately, the home was badly damaged, and the […]
Congratulations to the Winnebago Community Historical Society on receiving a $19,550 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The Historical Society will use these much-needed funds to restore the brickwork on our beloved Winnebago Town Hall. Built in 1894, Town Hall has served the Village of Winnebago and the […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Four players struck for double digits this past week as the Pecatonica Indians boys basketball team knocked off their sometimes partner Durand, 73-45. The match was physical. Free throw shooting became the way much of the early scoring actually occurred for the host Indians. Pecatonica attempted […]
By Rachel Proctor Durand FFA Reporter National FFA Week was Feb. 20-27, and Durand FFA participated in that week by doing dress up days and many other activities, such as game night. We would like to thank the State Bank of Davis for donating money towards Durand’s FFA week. Their […]
The National Corn Yield Contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association, recognizes farmers from across the country for their efforts and exceptional results. Although the past year posed numerous tests for all sectors of the American public, farmers continued to drive agricultural production in the face of incredible […]
During the mid-afternoon hours of Wednesday, Feb. 24, the roof of the auditorium of Pec Playhouse Theatre collapsed. The center beam above the first row of the audience seating cracked under the weight of accumulated snow and ice. The collapse brought much of the lighting and heating systems down into […]
On Sunday, Jan. 3, First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago welcomed a new pastor, Rev. Lisa López-Meyer. Pastoral ministry wasn’t Lisa’s original plan. She was completing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. “I heard the […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER The 2021 winter sports season was a success to some, a disappointment to others and very much appreciated by those athletes who were able to suit up for game play. Considering what was facing students in the Pecatonica school district, as well as fans of winter […]
Congratulations to the Durand 5-8th grade Spelling Bee participants. Shiloh A. will be representing the elementary at the regional spelling bee, with Dominic V. as the runner up.
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER A schedule adjustment was required this past week, but it didn’t prevent the Pecatonica Lady Indians from notching another win on the 2021 winter basketball calendar. On Monday, Feb. 15, Pecatonica knocked down Pearl City 36-31 to maintain its position with a few others, leading the […]
