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Pecatonica Elementary School one of only 332 schools nationally to receive award

Pecatonica Elementary School one of only 332 schools nationally to receive award

By Carrie Brockway Principal Pecatonica Elementary School PECATONICA – What a special day we had at school on Wednesday, Sept. 30! We all dressed for success and two local television stations were here to cover our celebratory dance assembly. The students all sang our traditional “THANK YOU” song to the […]

 
 

Beyond your back yard

By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications Intern Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau WINNEBBAGO COUNTY – Brent Pollard, a dairy farmer in Rockford, has a lot to be proud of in his 35 years. Pollard’s great-grandfather started his family farm in the 1920s. Now, four generations later, it’s Pollard and his family, his wife […]

 
 

Editor goes for ride in a Delorean bought at a garage sale

Editor goes for ride in a Delorean bought at a garage sale

By Doug Schroder Editor STILLMAN VALLEY – On Saturday, Sept. 26, the weather was absolutely beautiful for the car show that took place during the annual Stillman Valley Fall Festival held in Stillman Valley. Over 211 entries were in the show this year and there was a wide variety of […]

 
 

Digital teaching and real world practices in Durand

By Chris Johnson Reporter DURAND – Earlier this month, Trustees with the Durand School Board met to discuss their plans to assure the tools were in place to keep things moving into the digital age of teaching. New technology, including email, video conferencing and Chromebooks are, reportedly, helping assure students […]

 
 

Providing students with an edge in technology

Providing students with an edge in technology

PECATONICA – Pecatonica middle school students received Chromebooks at the beginning of school. Chromebooks are being used for classroom assignments and research just like a textbook. A Google application called “Classroom” allows teacher to assign and students to submit work electronically. Principal Tim King requested that students, along with their […]

 
 

New Village Clerk takes Oath of Office in Pecatonica

New Village Clerk takes Oath of Office in Pecatonica

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The shoes of former Pecatonica Village Clerk Cara Warkentien have been filled, as a new presence took control, in assuring the Village takes care of its fiscal and civic responsibilities. Gwenn Shirley was sworn in during the Sept. 15 meeting of the Pecatonica Village […]

 
 

Hunter Johnson graduates basic Marine training

Hunter Johnson graduates basic Marine training

WINNEBAGO – 2015 Winnebago graduate Hunter Johnson has graduated basic Marine training at MCRD and Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA, on Sept 4. Hunter was home on leave and participated in the ceremony prior to the football game in Winnebago on Sept. 11. Hunter returned to duty on Sept. […]

 
 

Remembering Emily Arin Fleming

Remembering Emily Arin Fleming

By Pastor Chris Brauns STILLMAN VALLEY – A school overflowing with both people and love remembered Emily Arin Fleming and found comfort in the good news of Jesus Christ at a memorial service on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Stillman Valley High School. Michael Smith, the youth director at Kishwaukee Presbyterian […]

 
 

‘Bago’s Indians fall to Stillman on an emotional night

‘Bago’s Indians fall to Stillman on an emotional night

By Doug Schroder Editor and Chris Johnson Reporter WINNEBAGO – The communities of Stillman Valley and Winnebago joined together Friday night Sept. 11 for football at the home of the Indians. For the Stillman Valley Cardinals, the 34-12 win over host Winnebago, helped the team find itself back on track […]

 
 

Third time was a charm for Bark for Life

Third time was a charm for Bark for Life

  PECATONICA – The Pecatonica Woman’s Club and Relay for Life of American Cancer Society worked against tough timing twice in 2015. The first attempt for a Bark for Life fundraiser in April was cancelled due to a rainy forecast, and the second date in August was a “shut off […]

 
 
 
 
 
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