The Gazette

Black’s incredible catch saves home opener for Rivermen

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand-Pecatonica Rivermen found themselves in an all-time season opener when they faced off with the Stockton Blackhawks, last week. In a game where the Rivermen trailed nearly the entire time, Du-Pec managed to come out on top when it mattered most. The Du-Pec offense did […]

 
 

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department announces Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High – Get a DUI

‘No excuses,’ says Winnebago County Sheriff Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office today announced it is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law en-forcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as we near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day […]

 
 

J&J athletes shine at gymnastics Nationals

J&J athletes shine at gymnastics Nationals

Five athletes from J&J Trampoline and Tumbling team in Pecatonica recently returned from their National Championships with some hardware. The 2023 USA Gymnastics Stars and Stripes National Championships hosted the events of Tumbling, Trampoline, and Double Mini Trampoline and were held in sunny West Palm Beach, Fla. Of the five […]

 
 

Pec FFA shows animals

Pec FFA shows animals

To round out the day of showing at the Section 1 FFA show, Mason Peterson placed very well in the Sheep department! He had champion market lamb overall, grand champion Shropshire ewe with his yearling ewe and reserve champion ram with his yearling ram, grand and reserve champion ram and […]

 
 

Uniting in tribute: RACVB hosts CRE8IV mural dedication, flag-raising ceremony; Community gathers at Veterans Memorial Circle to honor local veterans

Uniting in tribute: RACVB hosts CRE8IV mural dedication, flag-raising ceremony; Community gathers at Veterans Memorial Circle to honor local veterans

Last week, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) proudly hosted a CRE8IV mural dedication and flag-raising ceremony in collaboration with mural sponsors Collins Aerospace, Winnebago County and area partners to honor local veterans in the Rockford region. The event was inspired by and held at Veterans Memorial Circle […]

 
 

Durand volleyball looking to build off recent success

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     For the better part of a decade, the Durand Bulldogs have been one of the top volleyball teams in all of the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference. Through losing players to graduation and starting fresh each year, the Bulldogs continue to find a way to come […]

 
 

Lady Indians hopeful to build off last year’s volleyball season

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians are returning to the volleyball court after going 18-16-3 in 2022.  Last season, the Indians capped off their season with a postseason victory, but ultimately fell to Galena in the second round of regionals. The Indians and their head coach, Lisa Mellentine, are […]

 
 

11th Annual Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition returns to host 30 midwest teams, give back to youth

The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition (R2OC) announced last week that the 11th annual R2OC would take place on Saturday, July 22, at the Rock Valley College PE Center. A premier STEM event and showcase produced by volunteers and generously supported by titanium sponsors Collins Aerospace, PCI Pharma Services and Woodward, […]

 
 

Saturday mornings at the Library: Introduction to cranes, shorebirds and other waterbirds

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. […]

 
 

Friends of the Winnebago Library to host annual Quilt Show

Friends of the Winnebago Library to host annual Quilt Show

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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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