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WHS Scholastic Bowl receives honors
Winnebago Scholastic Bowl members who competed at Regional competition, (L-R) Gracie Webb, Natalie Howell, Davey Lyons, Zane Smalley, Trevor Vice, and Andy Marshall. (more…)
The Gazette
Emily Parlapiano signs to play basketball with RVC
On Friday, May 18, a news conference was held at 3 p.m. in the cafetorium of Winnebago High School for Senior Emily Parlapiano to sign her letter of intent to play basketball at Rock Valley College.
New cardiac monitors arrive at Win-Bur-Sew
The Win-Bur-Sew Fire Protection District recently received new Zoll Series X cardiac monitors. The Fire District will use the new more advanced cardiac monitors to replace out dated and no longer maintenance supported monitors they had purchased in 2008.
Illinois’ new biggest tree found
This is an exciting find for the residents of northern Illinois, and it is sure to bring visitors from miles around to see the official Biggest Tree in Illinois.
Cave Bar and Grill destroyed in three-alarm fire
Fire destroyed a Byron icon on the morning of Thursday, April 19, when the Cave Bar and Grill, located in the 100 block of W. Second Street, burned in downtown Byron.
Five-alarm fire draws crews from throughout the area
By Doug Schroder, Editor Over 20 fire crews responded to a garage and house fire at the home of Jeff and Heather Decker, located at 11009 W. State Street Road in Winnebago on Friday, March 30. Officials say the initial dispatch call came in around 3 p.m. as a grass and […]
Spring Fling
Kaylee Kramer and Finley Garcia dance with ribbons as they sing “A Little Green” with the choir. KAY DEMARCO PHOTOS The Gazette For more concert photos pick up a copy of the April 5th Gazette
Annual Lenten Soup Supper was a success
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Guild sponsored another successful Lenten soup supper as a fundraiser for special projects or equipment. Parishioners celebrated the spirit of the Lenten season with Stations of the Cross. Then a multitude of soups and breads were enjoyed in keeping with the idea of simple meals during […]
Numbers were down for the 2018 WHS Tractor Day
By Doug Schroder, Editor Only nine students participated in the annual Tractor Day this year. Eight tractors were driven in the parade on Friday, March 23, with one of those tractors carrying a guest. The students who participated were Lacey Tierney, Jelene Weerda, Jared Cunningham, Kain Viel, Jacob Bryden, Brennan Burkhart, […]
Rivermen back on board with co-op plans
By Chris Johnson, reporter The co-op of Pecatonica and Durand baseball players suit up again this season as they prepare to make a push towards a successful NUIC season and they are off to a pretty solid start. Recent wins over nearby neighbors help give a picture of how tough this […]
