By Chris Johnson News Correspondent Before Trustees with Durand School District 322 could vote on a proposed spending request for the upcoming fiscal year, exposure to the public, in accordance with transparent school financial practices, required a public access period. The Durand School Board finalized its request for funds from […]
By Rob Martin Fire Chief Win Bur Sew Fire District I wanted to take this time to remind area residents to be safe this holiday season. As fire fighters and EMS personnel, we see the devastating after effects of fire and accidents. I urge you to please review the safety […]
By Doug Schroder Editor When my daughter was just a toddler I used to tell her stories at bedtime. The stories I told her were ones that I’d make up off the cuff. I’d use characters from other popular children’s stories and mix them together to form somewhat of a […]
The Winnebago Public Library proudly announces the Peggy Palm Memorial Garden in loving memory of Ms. Margelet E. “Peggy” Palm who passed away March 21, 2016. The South side of the library, once run down and unused due to overgrowth, has now been transformed to celebrate and honor the life […]
Responsible Motorists and Patrol Efforts Result in 82 Percent Decrease in Fatalities Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday travel period experienced the lowest fatality rate since 2011. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period begins the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and concludes at midnight on the […]
By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent Over the past few weeks the energy surrounding a proposal to join the two football programs at Pecatonica High School and Durand High School has hit a new gear. Courtesy of action taken by both the Pecatonica and Durand School Boards of Education, the realization […]
The Winnebago Police Department conducted enforcement from November 14-27, reminding motorists to buckle up and not drive impaired, both day and night, during the Click It or Ticket mobilization. The Winnebago Police Department joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities by cracking down […]
Members of the Pecatonica High School Band, under the direction of band instructor Neal Shippy, dedicated their time on Saturday, Dec. 3, to offer holiday music to visitors of the 2016 Pecatonica Christmas Walk. They were (L-R) Ashley Lansing, Taylor Schulz, Amanda Braun, Emily Freiburger, Emily Bullock, Isaac Erntzen, Jenna […]