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By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Pecatonica Economic Development Committee found itself the recipient of some good news and a needed financial boost this past week. On Tuesday, April 14, a check in the amount of $10,000 was handed to Pecatonica Village Treasurer Bernie Mrugala by Pecatonica Sesquicentennial Chair Woman Jennifer […]
Congratulations to Pecatonica High School Art students featured in the 79TH Annual Young Artist Show High School Division. Hailey Baker, Senior, “Mind of Slumber,” pen on board. Nathaniel Campbell, Senior, “Encumbrance,” acrylic on printed canvas Shannon Shrader, Sophomore, “Character Musings,” shibori and embroidery Adriana Smith, Freshman, “To My Demons: […]
Winnebago County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization […]
4-H in Northwest Illinois is in full swing this Spring. 4-H Alumni, 4-H families and members, volunteers, and University of Illinois Extension staff have been putting the 4-H pledge into action and embracing the opportunity to give back to our communities over the past few weeks. 4-H clubs continue to […]
Pecatonica FD photo The Gazette The Easter Bunny paid a visit to the Pecatonica Fire Station last week to help make the holiday a little hoppier.
Dinges Fire Company, a locally owned business in Amboy that sells fire, EMS and rescue equipment all across the Midwest, is “paying it forward” to local organizations and businesses during COVID-19 while also striving to source and deliver much needed PPE to healthcare systems across the Midwest. This past Friday, […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Change has been forced on residents in the village of Pecatonica and that is one of the most talked about topics at this time. People aren’t going out anymore. But, at the same time, they are getting out more together, when they go, according to one […]
Athletes from J&J Trampoline and Tumbling recently attended a local CITT invitational competition bringing home 23 medals. On March 8 in East Peoria, Ill the final USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling competition of the year was held. The competition was attended by approximately 200 athletes from all across Illinois, Wisconsin, […]
submitted photo The Gazette Pecatonica Grade School’s Aspiring Writers (PAWS) proudly showed their books prior to the closure of the schools. Back row – Maddie McLevige and Tristan Garcia and front row – Hadley Johnston, Madelyn Kramer and Delaney Behnke.
Amber Lee of Durand and Sarah Thompson of Davis recently attended the USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling first national competition of the shortened 2020 season. The 2020 VIP Classic was held in Evansville, Ind. on Feb. 27 through March 1. Athletes from across the country attended the first national qualifier […]
