The Gazette
Winnebago win helps team keep pace with Big Northern leaders
By Chris Johnson Reporter The Winnebago Indians got a much needed win on Friday night, Sept. 2, as they defeated the Stillman Valley Cardinals, on the road, a rarity in itself, 30-20. It would be a night that featured a consistent offense for Head Coach Mark Helm, as Winnebago found […]
Teachers and staff settle in to school season
By Chris Johnson Reporter A decision made by the Trustees with the Pecatonica School Board of Education approved a plan, in an earlier session, which would allow for the opportunity for even better developing relationships between instructors and their Kindergarten students. Some discussion had been held in regards to possibly […]
Pec Indians stay close but fall in season opener
By Chris Johnson Reporter As the 2016 fall football season began, fans in Pecatonica knew their team would be home and they would be celebrating their seniors. Unfortunately a win couldn’t be celebrated as the East Dubuque Warriors came away with the 27-6 conference victory. In a spin on the […]
‘Bago’s Indians make statement in season opener
By Chris Johnson Reporter The question of playing for the win at home is one that many coaches face as a season progresses. On Friday night, Aug. 26, as the 2016 fall sports season got underway, the Winnebago Indians scored late and pulled to within one point of the 2015 […]
Friday Night Frenzy caps the 2016 summer with 3rd Annual Plant Sale
Join your friends, family, and neighbors on Friday, Sept. 2, for Friday Night Frenzy in Downtown Durand! The Third Annual Fall Plant Sale returns with a variety of flowers and plants to dress up your yard for autumn. The event runs from 4:30 until 8 p.m. The Fall Plant Sale […]
School bells ring in Durand as new school year starts
By Chris Johnson Reporter On Tuesday, Aug. 23, students from Durand School District 322 joined with other students from across the State of Illinois and returned to school. It was only a half day. For parents, it provides a chance to determine what to do with all the recently acquired […]
Shelter project gets final approval from Village Board
By Chris Johnson Reporter Discussion continues to be held by municipal leaders, as paths are investigated, in an attempt to draw enhanced interest in being a part of the Pecatonica community. Project after project receives attention as Trustees try to determine what the best course of action would be to […]
IDOT announce work to be done on IL 70
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Thursday, Aug. 11, that weather permitting, construction work on IL 70 south of Durand was scheduled to start on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. A.C. Pavement Striping Company will be starting the $687,752 contract to make improvements to the 6.5 mile section of IL […]