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Athletic signing
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.
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J&J athlete fights through adversity to reach her dreams
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 […]
Diploma distribution day nears in Pecatonica
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, […]
Middle school car parade
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 […]
FFA says goodbye
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 […]
Bryan Mulrooney recognized by the University of Iowa during celebration of National Student Employee Week
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, […]
PEC EDC paid back for supporting village
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 […]
Pecatonica artists featured at Young Artist show at Rockford Art Museum
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: […]
2019 Winnebago County Final Multiplier announced
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 clubs adapt during pandemic with ‘Hands to Larger Service’
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 […]
