Local student earned money to pay for supplies to host dessert party for residents Jordyn Roscoe, a 6th grader at Winnebago Middle School was participating in a Passion Project. This program was started by two Winnebago Middle school teachers, Ty True, who teaches Math & Social Studies and Candis Michaud […]
Win-Bur Sew Fire Department among entities receiving the life-saving equipment The Mercyhealth Development Foundation announced last week it has committed more than $400,000 to purchase 30 life-saving devices to award to regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies. The devices, LUCAS Chest Compression Systems, deliver high-quality mechanical CPR in a consistent […]
Members of the Durand FFA chapter attended the 91st annual Illinois State FFA Convention on June 11-13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. “Elevate” was the theme of the three-day event which recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and […]
Each month the Winnebago Park District schedules events, classes and activities geared towards youth and adults. Firecracker 5K/Run June 29 – Race begins at 7 a.m. Race Day Registration: 6 – 6:45 a.m. Deadline: Friday, June 21. Adult Entry Fee: $22 online on or before June 21, $27 online […]
By Doug Schroder CORRESPONDENT A new business debuted at the Farmers Market in Winnebago on Friday, June 7, as Rustic Oven Wood Fired Pizza was there, cranking out pizzas that take only about 90 seconds to cook. Thanks to a few social media posts, customers started showing up shortly […]
Millions still needed to complete work in Pecatonica By Chris Johnson REPORTER Residents of the village of Pecatonica have begun to notice a little bit of a change on the area roadways. Ahead of a busy summer of activity in the western Winnebago County community, street work is being completed […]
With south Benton Street undergoing changes, it’s a good time to revisit the history of the downtown block! Join the Winnebago Community Historical Society for our program–Benton Street Through the Years. John Rowley will take us building by building through the years. Alta Straley will talk about the Village Centre […]
WHS Library hosts Winnebago Chamber of Commerce After Hours By Staci Thompson WINNEBAGO CUSD #323 SCHOOL LIBRARIAN On Wednesday, May 15 the Winnebago High School Library hosted the Winnebago Area Chamber of Commerce After Hours event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This was a special Winnebago Area Chamber of Commerce […]
VetsRoll 2019 edition returns home By Doug Schroder CORRRESPONDENT The 2019 version of VetsRoll arrived back home on Wednesday evening, May 22, amongst sporadic monsoon like downpours, after having spent the previous four days on the annual trek to Washington D.C. Ten coach busses carried a total of 375 to […]