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Serenity Hospice is a nonprofit organization serving nine counties in Northern Illinois and one of their largest fundraisers are their two thrift stores, Angel Treasures in Mt. Morris and Angel Treasures II in Winnebago. To adhere to all government and CDC restrictions, the two stores have been closed since late […]
“It takes a village” is a good way to view a quiet project unfolding in Pecatonica recently. Driving slowly through Main St. feels like Garden City USA. Here is what happened. Lori McNamer, proprietor of Forget Me Not Floral, was asked in 2018 to decorate the stone planters on Main […]
Mary Gross photo The Gazette The Village of Winnebago continues it’s “Flags Over Bago” tradition of 11 years, honoring our Active Duty on Armed Forces Day and the veterans we have lost over the years on Memorial Day.
It is said that everyone loves a parade. That was proven to be a fact on Sunday, May 17 when a large number of people turned out for the Durand Senior Community Parade. The wet weather did not succeed in subduing the spirits of the participants or the viewers. The […]
submitted photo The Gazette Congratulations to Pecatonica High School senior Austin Carlson and his family, as he signed to attend and play basketball at Edgewood College in Madison on Monday, May 11.
Local athlete Sarah Thompson has known what it means to fight her way back from an injury to return to the sport she loves. Sarah is a sophomore at Dakota High School and has dedicated herself to the sport of competitive Power Tumbling. Power Tumbling falls under the USA Gymnastics […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Pecatonica School District will still be making sure seniors get their diplomas. How the actual distribution will occur, is yet to be seen. This Sunday, May 17, students are expected to be seated next to each other with their parents, families and friends gathered behind them, […]
photo courtesy of mel kerr The Gazette The Pecatonica Community Middle School (PCMS) Car Parade was led by our favorite Director of Transportation Sue Siemens and our rockin’ Principal Tim King, on Thursday, May 7, 2020! The parade included approximately 29 PCMS faculty and staff members as they made their […]
submitted photo The Gazette With heavy hearts members of Pecatonica High School FFA members announce that our amazing ag teacher and FFA advisor will be leaving us this next year. We cannot thank Mr. Schultz enough for everything that he has done for this program over the many years he […]
Step onto a Cambus on any given Wednesday, and the driver is likely wearing a Hawaiian shirt. It’s a bright spot on often glum days as riders and drivers navigate the COVID-19 quarantine. UI student Bryan Mulrooney credits his closet for the idea. Mulrooney’s knack for team-building, his fun-loving disposition, […]
