Within the first two weeks, over 1,600 ballots have been dropped off at the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office since Vote By Mail ballots were first mailed on Sept. 24. “In an effort to protect the health and safety of our voters, we have provided a convenient ballot drop box outside […]
On Thursday, Oct. 1, Superintendent Bill Faller said on a Facebook post, “When a confirmed case of COVID-19 occurs we will notify all parents and staff in the impacted building(s). This communication is to inform you that one individual has tested positive at Pecatonica Elementary. The individual is currently in […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER The Winnebago School District is attempting to operate as usual when it comes to encouraging students to seek out the reward of a hard semester’s work. For some seniors, that reward might mean not having to take the required final exams. Semester exams and how they […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER There have been many modifications required to allow activities to continue in the Winnebago School District. That included changing how this year’s qualified fall sports students prep themselves for their own second season. The IHSA mandated that there would be a limited sports schedule played across […]
submitted photo The Gazette Browsing the library collection has never been easier! Thanks to this team the Winnebago community can now find their favorite series in proper order on library shelves. Library workers Carol Brosend and Emily Gundry have worked tirelessly this year to research, move and label library materials […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER In a little under two months, residents of Winnebago County will be asked to cast their ballots and elect those who will lead the region for the next two to four years. Races involving local leadership positions, State House residency and Presidential declarations are all reasons […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Action taken by Members of the Pecatonica Village Board forced the hand of Officials with the Pecatonica School District. On Thursday, Sept. 3, District 321 Trustees met in Special Session to approve a Resolution that would disallow the development of a potential new business venture in […]
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 […]