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Two area women recognized at Catholic Woman of the Year Banquet

Two area women recognized at Catholic Woman of the Year Banquet

ROCKFORD – The Rockford Deanery Council of Catholic Women sponsored the 24th Annual Catholic Woman of the Year Banquet to honor eighteen Women of Inspiration on Sunday night, Jan. 31, at Rockford’s Giovanni’s Restaurant. Two women from the Gazette reading area, Sue Benters of St. Mary’s Church, Pecatonica, and Lorraine Vormezeele […]

 
 

Durand wins Regional while Pecatonica bows out

Durand wins Regional while Pecatonica bows out

By Chris Johnson Reporter LENA – On Jan. 29, the IHSA selected the top seeds for the Class 1A Regionals, across the State of Illinois. Locally, Durand was chosen as the top seed in the recently-completed Rockford Christian Life Regional. They supported that rank as they ran through the tournament, […]

 
 

Jenna Revell claims Dallas Cup Level 10 Title and enters the Elite rankings

DALLAS, TX – Jenna Revell (Pecatonica) recently attended the Dallas Cup Trampoline and Tumbling competition in Dallas, TX on Jan. 22. Revell competed in the Level 10 female tumbling division and came out as the Level 10 Dallas Cup champion. Revell competed against two athletes from England as well and […]

 
 

Indians lose third straight, drop from No. 1 ranking

Indians lose third straight, drop from No. 1 ranking

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – The Winnebago Indians boys basketball team has fallen on hard times after achieving the No. 1 status as top team in the Illinois Class 2A standings. The Indians came up with a rock solid performance against Rock Island on Jan. 15, winning by a […]

 
 

Commercial filmed at my parent’s house resurfaces after nearly 40 years

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – As many of you may already know, a local television station has been celebrating its’ 50th year in business. They have been playing film clips from the past of local commercials and television shows that were produced by the station in segments titled “A […]

 
 

Lighting up and saving in Pecatonica

Lighting up and saving in Pecatonica

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – Progress takes place over a period of time. Saving money is progress, according to Trustee Steve Eytalis with the Pecatonica Village Board. For months, there has been discussion, with action taken on a switchover to a more economical use of municipal tax dollars. It […]

 
 

Durand Career Fair exposes high school students to a variety of options

Durand Career Fair exposes high school students to a variety of options

Submitted by Durand Charm DURAND – On Wednesday, Jan. 27 the Durand High School in partnership with Durand Charm held its first career fair in the gymnasium. The event was meant as a way to expose students to a variety of career choices so in the future they can make […]

 
 

‘Bago and Pec teams bring home awards in snow sculpting competition

‘Bago and Pec teams bring home awards in snow sculpting competition

By Doug Schroder Editor ROCKFORD – Last week from Wednesday, Jan. 27, through Saturday, Jan. 30, teams came together at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford to compete in the 30th Annual Illinois State Snow Sculpting competition. Altogether 11 State teams, 15 high school teams and one exhibition team (the winners of […]

 
 

WHS announces Seniors of the Month

WHS announces Seniors of the Month

WINNEBAGO – Congratulations to the Winnebago High School December Seniors of the Month! Our two winners, Summer Amdal and Daven Heslop, were drawn from a group of 10 nominated Seniors that were chosen by WHS staff. All of the nominees: Summer Amdal, Justin Spickler, Nick Rogers, Molly Speers, Daven Heslop, […]

 
 

Seward Park District honors Barbara Hazzard with Volunteer of the Year Award

Seward Park District honors Barbara Hazzard with Volunteer of the Year Award

SEWARD – The Seward Park District is proud to announce that Barbara Hazzard has been honored with the first annual Seward Park District Volunteer of the Year Award. She was given the award during the Seward Park District’s January board meeting on January 19. The Volunteer of the Year Award […]

 
 
 
 
 
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