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By Doug Schroder Editor While I was covering the garage sales in Winnebago a few weeks ago, I had a Gazette reader ask me how he could get in touch with Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, as the reader was rather upset about the actions of the Speaker […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – As Trustees met on Tuesday, June 21, a plan was already in place for residents of the Village of Pecatonica. As the regular monthly meeting was nearing completion, Village Clerk Gwen Shirley reported to the Board that the rate adjustment, which had been requested, […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter WINNEBAGO – From time to time, money has to be spent in larger order and the Winnebago School Board is investigating which path it must take. The reality is the School District needs a new place to call home. Money is needed for investment in the […]
Jerry’s Berry Farm in Stephenson County will be one of the many stops on the University of Illinois Extension’s Openfields Farm Tour. Located at 2507 N. Rock City Road in Ridott, Jerry’s Berry Farm has been around since 1983 and specializes in strawberries, tomatoes, and other vegetables. The Openfields Farm […]
WINNEBAGO – Winnebago CUSD #323 will conduct preschool screenings for the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28. These children may be eligible to attend the Winnebago School District Preschool for the 2016-17 school year. The preschool screening is to determine eligibility for our preschool program and […]
DOUG SCHRODER PHOTO The Gazette Roger Wilson, of Freeport, brought his All Veterans Signature Truck to the German Valley Days car show on Saturday, June 11. The truck has 4,893 veteran’s signatures on it, as Roger has taken the truck to many car shows, parades and other events in the […]
Winnebago’s Jace Warkentien was named the BNC West Pitcher of the Year while teammate Zach Myers was a unanimous selection for All Conference in the BNC West for the 2016 season.
By Chris Johnson Reporter DURAND – On Monday, June 13, Trustees with Durand School Board District 322 learned a new step will be undertaken, as students prepare to turn their focus to class resuming in the fall. Technology Directory, Mr. Eddie Johnston, reported that registration for the upcoming school year […]
By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications and Administrative Assistant Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau The gavel dropped at the 88th Illinois Association FFA State Convention on Tuesday, June 14, in Springfield, IL, and the meeting hall came to order. The IL FFA enables its members to explore and develop their agricultural interest. FFA […]
