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A Durand farmer’s history search of a Pecatonica business

A Durand farmer’s history search of a Pecatonica business

By Doug Schroder CORRESPONDENT For about three years now Durand diary farmer Jake Palmer has been searching for, and finding, items related to the Pecatonica business that was known as Hilbert Implement, Hilbert Implement was a Minneapolis-Moline tractor dealership that was situated on Pecatonica Road just north of Rt. 20 […]

 
 

6th grader hosts ice cream party at Prairie View Assisted Living

6th grader hosts ice cream party at Prairie View Assisted Living

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 […]

 
 

Mercyhealth Development Foundation makes major donation to area EMS Agencie

Mercyhealth Development Foundation makes major donation to area EMS Agencie

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 […]

 
 

Durand FFA honored at State Convention

Durand FFA honored at State Convention

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 […]

 
 

Winnebago Park District announces upcoming activities and classes

  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 […]

 
 

Wood Fired Pizza a Hit at Farmers Market

Wood Fired Pizza a Hit at Farmers Market

  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

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 […]

 
 

Benton Street Through The Years

Benton Street Through The Years

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 […]

 
 

Carnival Comes To Town over Memorial Day Weekend

Carnival Comes To Town over Memorial Day Weekend

                                                   

 
 

WHS Library Hosts Winnebago Chamber of Commerce After Hours

WHS Library Hosts Winnebago Chamber of Commerce After Hours

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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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