The Gazette

Riders gather despite chilly weather for Memory Ride 2016

Riders gather despite chilly weather for Memory Ride 2016

By Doug Schroder Editor PECATONICA – Motorcycle riders gathered together on Saturday, May 14, at Cimino’s Restaurant in Pecatonica for the 2016 Memory Ride. Lori Burhkardt coordinated the event, in memory of the motorcycle riders who lost their lives. Added to the list this year were: Anna Capriola, Amanda Leigh […]

 
 

Sectional Fishing Champs

On Friday, May 6, the Pecatonica Bass Fishing Team participated in the Sectional tournament at Pierce Lake at Rock Cut State Park. The team members are Adam Green, Travis Jacobs, Danny Daly, Nick Gasparini, and Jake McGrew. Their coach is Mr. Brett Dunn. Mr. Dunn said, “they fished hard, they […]

 
 

Rockford Airport conducts mock disaster response exercise

Rockford Airport conducts mock disaster response exercise

ROCKFORD – The Chicago Rockford International Airport conducted an emergency training and disaster response exercise Saturday, April 30. The exercises included 150 local volunteers acting as injured passengers. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation and Security Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, local police, hospitals, and Airport Rescue and firefighter (ARFF) […]

 
 

Students learn about farms during Winnebago County Ag Day

Students learn about farms during Winnebago County Ag Day

By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications and Administrative Assistant Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau WINNEBAGO COUNTY – One Century, that’s 10 decades, 100 years, 1,200 months, 36,525 days, 876,600 hours, and exactly how long both the Illinois Farm Bureau and Indian Hill Manor and Farm have been in existence. In celebration of this […]

 
 

Spending bill in place for fiscal year

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – Much of the required annual “housekeeping” has been completed in Pecatonica. Following a public hearing on the fiscal year spending plan and after assuring all steps have been followed, the Village of Pecatonica can now look at funding the hundreds of projects, big-and-small that […]

 
 

Bailey Penwell takes first in art competition

Bailey Penwell takes first in art competition

PECATONICA – The Pecatonica High School is proud and excited to announce that senior, Bailey Penwell, has won first place for Illinois District 16 in the Congressional Art Competition! This is an incredible honor and an exceptional opportunity for Bailey and Pecatonica High School. She submitted a charcoal portrait of […]

 
 

Public Hearing on Pecatonica Appropriations set

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – On Thursday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m., the Pecatonica Village Board is offering itself up for public comment regarding the 2016-2017 fiscal year appropriations. The action is mandatory by the municipal board. There has to be approval given to spend money. After reviewing departmental […]

 
 

2016 Spring Band Concert

2016 Spring Band Concert

Conductor Shawn Maher leads a school symphony during the Spring Band Concert held at Winnebago High School on Wednesday, April 27.

 
 

Father and daughter from the Prince Castle chain perform together for the first time

Father and daughter from the Prince Castle chain perform together for the first time

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – When the Swing Into Spring dance took place at Winnebago High School on Saturday, April 16, a special event took place within that event. Many of you may remember the old Prince Castle drive-ins that were in the region. Three of them were located […]

 
 

Payments addressed with fiscal year arriving for Village of Pecatonica

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – On Tuesday, April 19, Trustees with the Pecatonica Village Board decided they would hold off on a decision to issue a contract for the extension of refuse collection until all the information has been received. A request was posed for Trustees to consider allowing […]

 
 
 
 
 
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