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Winnebago County 4-H kicks off 2020 virtual shows with Public Presentations Contest

Winnebago County 4-H kicks off 2020 virtual shows with Public Presentations Contest

Winnebago County 4-H exhibitors participated in their first 2020 Virtual Show on June 17, 2020.  The Public Presentations contest had three 4-H exhibitors for 2020.  Youth were required to submit entries via video link to Fair Entry for judging. The judge was able to then access the 4-8 minute speeches […]

 
 

Pecatonica graduation set for Sunday, July 19

  By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Elder student members of the Pecatonica School District get their chances to be recognized Sunday, July 19, starting at 2 p.m. at the high school football practice field. Graduation will be held on the grounds of Pecatonica High School. Weather permitting. Class of 2020 Members […]

 
 

Pecatonica Lions announce 2020 scholarship recipients

Pecatonica Lions announce 2020 scholarship recipients

The 2020 recipients of the Pecatonica Lions Club scholarships are, Jenna Revell, Madelina Batista and Madalyn Fitzanko. Each recipient will receive $1,500 to be used at the university of their choice. Jenna will be attending Augustana, majoring in biology. She would like to become involved in heart surgery. Madelina plans […]

 
 

Village of Winnebago opens for business

By Chris Johnson REPORTER On March 18, 2020, public access to the physical structure at Winnebago Village Hall was eliminated as fears of the spread of COVID-19 led to a statewide shutdown. That meant business as usual for Winnebago residents was halted. It was a period of weeks before citizens […]

 
 

Remembering the past

Remembering the past

The Winnebago Community Historical Society partnered with Kennedy’s on Benton to create an exhibit that celebrates Winnebago’s 4th of July traditions. Stop by and see some great photos of Winnebago’s Centennial Parade July 4, 1954. The photos are from our local area history collection. Thanks to the folks at Kennedy’s […]

 
 

Brian Weavel featured in national podcast

Brian Weavel, the Community Outreach Coordinator of the Regional Office of Education-Boone and Winnebago County’s new school – Summit Academy, was recently featured in a national Podcast by the Deluxe Corporation.  This Podcast, hosted by Vice President Cameron Potts of Deluxe Corporation, details Mr. Weavel’s Journey and his strong support of Community and […]

 
 

Winnebago Community Historical Society receives grant from HomeStart

The Winnebago Community Historical Society (WCHS) is pleased to report that they have received a Neighborhood Grant of $1,200 from HomeStart and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CNFIL) for continued improvements to our Winnebago Commons garden area. We will be improving drainage to the garden area and connecting to […]

 
 

Conservation District looks back on 80-year history

  On May 20, the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District began celebrating its 80th year of existence. Since it is 2020, and they say hindsight is 2020, let’s take a look back in time to the origin of our organization, how we got started, how we have evolved […]

 
 

own historian recognized for years of community service

Winnebago Town Historian John Rowley thanks everyone who shared good wishes and cards for his Big Birthday-No Party (yet) celebration! Here is a brief biography of our Town Historian. John was born 80 years ago on a farm on Tate Road in Owen Township. In 1948, John’s father DeForest Rowley […]

 
 

Flags Over ‘Bago honors Flag Day

  Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; on AuG. 3, 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of […]

 
 
 
 
 
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