The Gazette

Cares Act dollars put to use in Pecatonica

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER A ruling made by the Federal Government paved the way for communities across the State of Illinois to receive extra money for successful operation during the influence of COVID-19. Through the Cares Act, funds were released in an effort to keep things moving at the municipal […]

 
 

Warm welcome

Warm welcome

submitted photo The Gazette   Winnebago teachers were welcomed back to school with this colorful sign.

 
 

Dollar General now open in Durand

Dollar General announces its store at 702 S. Center Road in Durand is now open. Normal hours of operation may be found online or through the Dollar General app. Dollar General stores are proud to provide area residents with a convenient store to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, […]

 
 

State Bank of Davis, Durand State Bank join forces for the good of our surrounding communities

State Bank of Davis, Durand State Bank join forces for the good of our surrounding communities

State Bank of Davis and Durand State Bank are working together to provide much needed relief in the communities they serve. Each Bank applied and was awarded a $20,000 grant as part of the COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provided by Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. This grant provides recipient […]

 
 

Winnebago Schools ready for Monday open

  By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Residents in the village of Winnebago have adjusted to a new way of managing every day life, just as others across the nation have, because of COVID-19. It has impacted shopping habits, socialization practices and general summer celebrations. Sales tax dollars are down and many […]

 
 

Winnebago artist

Winnebago artist

submitted photo The Gazette Braydon Letsinger (2019 Winnebago HS grad) won an art competition at Harding University in May. He reached out to his former art teacher in May to see if he could borrow an easel this summer and shared that he won a art contest. He has finished […]

 
 

Bids due for major Pecatonica projects

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Roads will be broken and new pipes will be lain as Trustees with the Village of Pecatonica prepare to get the news as to which area businesses will be responsible to help improve resident’s lives. According to Village Engineer Jason Stoll, the initial plan was to […]

 
 

Pecatonica Rotary Club elects 2020-2021 officers

Pecatonica Rotary Club elects 2020-2021 officers

The Pecatonica Rotary Club met recently to begin the new Rotary year with the annual election of officers. At their meeting in early July, district assistant governor Margaret Larson welcomed new president Marilyn Wilke, new secretary Julie Nampel and president-elect Nord Swanstrom to their roles for the 2020-2021 year.  Past […]

 
 

Village of Pecatonica seeks back-up

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER There is a risk facing Pecatonica residents, many of whom may not know that the life blood of the village is operating at critical state at this time. Municipal Well One is not functioning. Municipal Well Two took over the sole duty of getting water from […]

 
 

Civil War soldier was listed as ‘died of wounds’ – but he hadn’t died

Civil War soldier was listed as ‘died of wounds’ – but he hadn’t died

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Twelve years ago, John Winter of Winnebago gave me an account of his great-grandfather, Private Henry Winter’s Civil War experiences, included being wounded at the Battle of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, February 1862. John explained: “The following story is about Henry Winter being severely wounded in the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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