The Gazette

School District levy accepted by Durand Board of Trustees

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 […]

 
 

Residents reminded of safety tips for the Holidays

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 […]

 
 

2016 Christmas Cantata

2016 Christmas Cantata
 
 

Frosty the Snowman saves Little Bear from the Wicked Witch

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 […]

 
 

Library announces Memorial Garden

Library announces Memorial Garden

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 […]

 
 

Thanksgiving holiday travel brings lowest fatality rate in six years

Thanksgiving holiday travel brings lowest fatality rate in six years

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 […]

 
 

Pec-Durand football co-op ready for NUIC approval

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 […]

 
 

2016 Christmas Cantata

2016 Christmas Cantata
 
 

WPD releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Mobilization numbers

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 […]

 
 

2016 Pecatonica Christmas Walk

2016 Pecatonica Christmas Walk

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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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