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By Doug Schroder Editor STATELINE – When Meridian Implement owner Dennis Gearhart decided to sell off his nearly 50-year collection of tractors and farm implements, he knew it would be quite an undertaking. Luckily for him he had his family and employees to help out. They […]
By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – For all those grown boys out there who like their big toys, the auction taking place on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Meridian Implement, located at 1011 S. Meridian Road in Rockford, is one you don’t want to miss. After a lifetime of collecting, Meridian […]
Kay DeMarco photo Alexa Sohner, 2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen, takes her first trip down the runway on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The issue remains, residents have complained about the elevated water rates and bills issued from the Village of Pecatonica, however, the results from a recent Water Rate Study indicate some additional changes may be required. Residents may not like […]
PECATONICA – A fire destroys a garage in Pecatonica Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 423 W. 6th Street around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived, the garage was engulfed in flames. Several propane tanks inside made the blaze worse. One firefighter was taken to the hospital as […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) named Brenden Schultz, of Pecatonica High School, the 2015 Conservation Teacher of the Year for grades 9th – 12th, at the organization’s 67th Annual Meeting in Springfield. In commending Mr. Schultz for his outstanding teaching skills, Jerry Snodgrass, […]
PECATONICA – During a recent meeting with Trustees and Village President Dan Barber, it was emphasized that an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency mandate required a routine inspection of the Village’s drinking water storage system It has been a while, according to reports, since it’s been done. The IEPA requires a […]
PECATONICA – On Tuesday night, Aug. 4, the Village of Pecatonica held a special meeting to discuss a benefits package review for Police Chief Bob Smith. The issue was to be discussed at a prior meeting, according to previous reports, but the Tuesday, July 21 meeting could not be held […]
ROCKFORD – On Friday, Aug. 7, Ahman Green, former running back and member of the Packer Hall of Fame, returned to the area last week, visiting the pediatric cancer unit at Rockford Memorial Hospital and then participating in the renamed 3rd Annual Healing Hearts For Cancer Night Of Celebration (formally […]
PECATONICA – Classes will resume within the Pecatonica School District on Aug. 24. Prior to students returning to the hallways within District 321, the students and their parents will be required to attend a mandatory meeting for a presentation on the implementation of Chromebooks as a primary teaching tool. Parents […]
