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2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen

2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen

Kay DeMarco photo Alexa Sohner, 2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen, takes her first trip down the runway on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

 
 

Residents preparing to face increased utility cost in Pecatonica

Residents preparing to face increased utility cost in Pecatonica

          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 […]

 
 

Garage consumed by fire

Garage consumed by fire

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 […]

 
 

Brenden Schultz named 2015 Conservation Teacher of the Year

Brenden Schultz named 2015 Conservation Teacher of the Year

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, […]

 
 

Village of Pecatonica water tower needs inspection

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 […]

 
 

Village employee benefit packages under review in Pecatonica

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 […]

 
 

Packer Hall-of-Famer Ahman Green returned to the area last week

Packer Hall-of-Famer Ahman Green returned to the area last week

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 […]

 
 

Textbooks finding shelf space as technology takes over

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 […]

 
 

July 21 was proclaimed Nick Berry Day in Pecatonica after record lift

July 21 was proclaimed Nick Berry Day in Pecatonica after record lift

PECATONICA – Nick Berry participated in and brought home the “Best Male Raw Bench Press” award from an American Powerlifting Federation competition held on July 18 at Rich East High School in Park Forest, IL. Nick earned the title after bench-pressing 457 pounds, earning the American Powerlifting Federation Junior Record and […]

 
 

Village Board presented with requests from Committee Members

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – When an issue of spending presents itself, in accordance with Village Ordinance and State Statute, discussion incorporates the question of cost and how the action would be funded. A budget must be presented and eventually, permission to spend. Determining which line item the expense […]

 
 
 
 
 
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