The Gazette

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 […]

 
 

Dinosaurs invade Winnebago County Fairgrounds

Dinosaurs invade Winnebago County Fairgrounds

By Doug Schroder Editor PECATONICA – For the second straight year now the Discover the Dinosaurs exhibit has come to the Winnebago County Fair grounds in Pecatonica. People came out in droves on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, as parents brought their children to this family friendly exhibit […]

 
 

Win Bur Sew Fire District receives award

Win Bur Sew Fire District receives award

BLOOMINGTON – The Win Bur Sew Fire Protection District, which covers the great Winnebago, IL area for fire and medical response, was honored at a State wide banquet by the US Department of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for their support to area service personal […]

 
 

Town & Country Mutual reaches out to professionals of tomorrow

Town & Country Mutual reaches out to professionals of tomorrow

PECATONICA – Town and Country Mutual Insurance Company of Pecatonica recently presented its annual scholarship to a student at Winnebago High School. Alexa Sohner, daughter of Jim and Deb Sohner of Rockford, is this year’s $1,000 scholarship recipient. Alexa, a Senior, is already very active in her school and community. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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