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submitted photo The Gazette On Monday, Aug. 31, the Durand FFA presented the Durand Elementary School with five backpacks full of supplies as part of the Illinois Foundation FFA’s Day of Service Project. As part of the 92nd Annual Illinois FFA Convention, the Durand FFA purchased school supplies for five […]
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 […]
submitted photo The Gazette Winnebago teachers were welcomed back to school with this colorful sign.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
