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By Barbara Flores FRIENDS OF THE DURAND LIBRARY PRESIDENT Cahokia, once a vibrant city Something happens when we hear a really good presentation about a place. All of a sudden that place comes alive, even one that has been dead for several hundred years. That’s how Mark Peterson brought […]
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT There was a lot of “bull” flying around on a Saturday night – and all for a good cause at Hot Rod Nellie’s Bar on Feb. 24. The rescue organization Hope’s Legacy and Trust held their largest fundraiser of the year, “Buckin’ for Bucks”. […]
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT If you happened to walk into Hot Rod Nellie’s on Jackson Road in Pecatonica on Feb. 18, you might have marveled at the guys gathered in support of one of their own. Kyle Nelson, the team captain of the Stateline Arm Wrestling Club, in […]
By Barbara Flores FRIENDS OF THE DURAND LIBRARY PRESIDENT New titles on the shelf! Visit the Durand Library and take a look – 30 new titles have been added to the village collection. These books are all stacked together on a separate shelf, just waiting to be checked out. […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians picked up their 21st win of the 2023-24 boys’ basketball season with a victory over Lena-Winslow, last week. On Feb. 5, the Le-Win Panthers played host to the Indians in an NUIC rematch from just a few weeks prior. Back in […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Over the years, the Pecatonica Indians boys’ basketball team has been one of the best in the area. They continued to prove that statement true with another dominant victory on Jan. 29. The Durand Bulldogs have been on a completely different ride. After retooling […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians went through a busy part of their 2023-24 boys’ basketball schedule with a trio of matchups last week. After opening the week with a matchup against North Boone, the Indians went on to face an undefeated Byron team and a scrappy […]
Pecatonica Watercoor artist featured at CMAAA through end of February By George Howe CORRESPONDENT As the saying goes, “Everyone is an art critic,” based on or influenced by one’s personal feelings, tastes, and opinions. There are so-called masterpieces hanging in galleries all over the world. Judges and curators are […]
After earning 52 merit badges and completing all the requirements set forth by Scouts BSA, Lily Nestler advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 28. She is described as kind, loyal and friendly. Nestler is from Scouts BSA Troop 5, out of Pecatonica, and is their first […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians picked up a pair of much needed victories to begin the 2024 phase of their girls’ basketball season. After ending 2023 with an overall record of just 6-12. 2024 is off to a much better start as the Lady Indians tipped the […]
