Pecatonica Watercoor artist featured at CMAAA through end of February By George Howe CORRESPONDENT As the saying goes, “Everyone is an art critic,” based on or influenced by one’s personal feelings, tastes, and opinions. There are so-called masterpieces hanging in galleries all over the world. Judges and curators are […]
After earning 52 merit badges and completing all the requirements set forth by Scouts BSA, Lily Nestler advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 28. She is described as kind, loyal and friendly. Nestler is from Scouts BSA Troop 5, out of Pecatonica, and is their first […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians picked up a pair of much needed victories to begin the 2024 phase of their girls’ basketball season. After ending 2023 with an overall record of just 6-12. 2024 is off to a much better start as the Lady Indians tipped the […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Lady Indians put on an impressive show at this year’s Earlville Tournament. Last year, the Indians captured the tournament championship. This year, Pecatonica came into the tournament with championship goals as they looked to repeat. They began this year’s tournament play on […]
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT Walk through the doors of Aaron’s toy shop and be transported back in time to the 1980s, possibly your childhood or that of your children that grew up in that era. Located at 423 Main Street in the heart of downtown Pecatonica, Aaron’s 80’s Toys […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Last week, the Pecatonica Lady Indians made the short trip to face off with the Winnebago Lady Indians. For Pecatonica head coach Daniel Rosenstiel, it was a return home to his alma mater. Rosenstiel graduated from Winnebago in 2016. For Winnebago, they were looking to […]
By George Howe CORRESPONDENT Angel Treasures II Resale Shop held their official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony in Winnebago this past Friday, Dec. 8. The original store, that has been located on Benton St., has now moved to 102 N. Elida St. and has been open since around […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand Bulldogs got their 2023-24 boys’ basketball season off to a hot start with four early wins, including an impressive showing in this year’s AFC Tournament. On Nov. 30, the Bulldogs faced off with the Galena Pirates in a highly anticipated matchup. Galena […]
Durand has been selected by the Smithsonian to host its traveling exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation from Dec. 2 through Jan. 6 It is quite a unique experience for Durand to be able to host an exhibit of this nature, and they are the first in the northern […]
Local German American State Bank locations take part in Best Day Ever Event Kasasa, Charlie Rocket, and Community Banks and Credit Unions Nationwide Exceed 300,000 acts of kindness during the volunteer event Community banks and credit unions across the country joined together to kick off the Best Day Ever […]