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The Durand Library is privileged to offer a presentation July 22 on waterbirds by Dr. James Giocomo of the American Bird Conservatory. Everyone is cordially invited to take advantage of this timely presentation about these beautiful birds as many will soon be passing through Illinois during their annual migration south. […]
During the weekend of Sept. 23-24, the Friends will be having their annual Quilt Show at the Winnebago Public Library. Bed turnings where the selected quilter will show and provide comments about their quilts will be Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Sunday it will be held at 2;30 p.m. There […]
Hundreds of union members and their families gathered at the Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center in Pecatonica on June 17 for the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) first BBQ Bash and Competition to raise funds to support the USA’s mission and benefit the Illinois’ youth conservation program. Armed with 40 pounds […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT This summer, Pecatonica and Winnebago have been hosting their combined Summer Basketball League, which opens opportunities for students from 14 area schools. Including Pecatonica and Winnebago, the league also hosts Freeport, Sterling Newman, South Beloit, Stillman Valley, North Boone, Oregon, Stockton, Forreston, Eastland, Rockford Christian, Dakota, […]
Members of the Pecatonica FFA chapter ended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2023 theme of “Electrify,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and […]
Win-Bur-Sew’s day crews were training on rural water set up and drafting recently. Homes and properties outside the village do not have hydrants to supply the water, Win-Bur-Sew has two tenders that bring the water to the fire. Both of Win-Bur-Sew’s tenders hold 3,000 gallons of water. Along […]
By George Howe Reporter On a picture perfect weather afternoon, Pecatonica’s Main Street was lined with American flags and loads of spectators on both sides of the street as theMemorial Day Parade stepped off. For more than 100 years this second largest parade in Illinois (Chicago 1st) was filled with […]
The Pecatonica Public Library is holding the annual six-week Summer Reading Program again this year. The event is held on Fridays, starting June 16, at 11 a.m. with a special summer reading kickoff performance from Mr. Steve. Mr. Steve will put on a show with music, balloons, and magic. Please […]
Last week, Pecatonica High School congratulated State Bound track athletes and wished them luck as they will participated in the State Finals last Friday and Saturday for a chance to win a state championship. Tristan Garcia: Qualified for state in the Shot Put with a throw of 36 feet 3 inches […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians earned their sixteenth win of the 2023 softball season, last week. The Indians came into the week with a record of 13-7 and a busy schedule ahead of them. With four games in as many days, the Indians had little downtime. Although the […]
