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Floski Foundation Scholarship offered for Byron seniors

    Applications are now available for the Floski Family Foundation Scholarship for Service and Leadership.     The $1,000 scholarship is being offered for the 17th year to a graduating Byron High School senior who has demonstrated service beyond self-interest and beyond BHS to the wider local, state, national or international […]

 
 

Benny’s Corner Market donates $500 to Meridian Jr. High School through grant

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	A representative from Benny’s Corner Market (left) makes their $500 donation to Meridian Junior High School. The donation was made possible through an Alliance Grant from U.S. Energy.

    Benny’s Corner Market is proud to announce a $500 donation to Meridian Junior High School, made possible through the Alliance Grant from U.S. Energy. This contribution reflects the market’s ongoing commitment to supporting local education and investing in the future of education in the Meridian CUSD #223 community.     […]

 
 

Byron Museum of History hosts art show Feb. 15

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	The Byron Museum of History will host an art show of work from the Eagle’s Nest Art Group on Saturday, Feb. 15. It features artists from Oregon, Byron, Rockford, Stillman Valley, Sycamore, Rochelle, Rock Falls, Sterling, Dixon, Forreston, Mt. Morris, Ashton, and Polo.

    The Byron Museum of History will host an art exhibit of work by members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group (ENAG). The show will begin with an Opening Reception on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Several artists will be on hand to welcome visitors.     The […]

 
 

Meridian #223 school district to host Kindergarten Kickoff

    Families living within the Meridian CUSD #223 school district who have children who will be five by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to register for Kindergarten Kickoff for the 2025-26 school year at Highland Elementary School.     This night is designed to help provide a smooth transition into school […]

 
 

Multiple donations made to Byron Schools Food Pantry

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	The K-Kids, led by Mrs. Brittany Stavnem, organized a huge collection of non-perishables and delivered them at the beginning of December to help with the Christmas grocery bags. The kids delivered the food and met with Mrs. Susan Freyer, who explained the pantry and gave them a tour.

    The Byron Schools Food Pantry has had a great holiday season of donations that started before Thanksgiving.     The BHS National Honor Society collected money from donut sales to purchase their annual turkey dinners for all of the food pantry families.     Nikki Yerly pointed out, “This is a […]

 
 

Sergeant promotion at BPD

Sergeant promotion at BPD

    On Dec. 18, 2024, Officer Garrett Henderson (to right of flag) was promoted and sworn in as a Sergeant of the Byron Police Department at the City Council meeting. Sergeant Henderson has been with the BPD for seven years and looks forward to his new role as Sergeant, serving […]

 
 

Ogle County 4-H’ers honored for outstanding achievement

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	Paisley Harbaugh, a Carefree 4-H Club Cloverbud, was recognized with an award.

 By Jodi Baumgartner 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION     Eighty-nine Ogle County 4-H’ers were honored for their achievements during the 2024 4-H year at club programs. The 4-H Experience Award allows 4-H’ers to be recognized for their work in Project Learning, Participation, Community Service, and Leadership. Three levels […]

 
 

Highland Elementary donates almost 5,000 items for church

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	Highland Elementary School, part of Meridian CUSD #223, students recently collected almost 5,000 items for donation to the Monroe Center Community Church.

    With the season of giving upon us, the students of Highland Elementary in Stillman Valley donated an incredible almost 5,000 items to support Monroe Center Community Church’s food pantry, Manna-Fest Ministry. The project required collaboration between the Meridian CUSD 223 district, Monroe Center Community Church, and Fire Dept. Coffee. […]

 
 

13th Annual Tree Decorating Contest winners announced

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	The Stillman Fire Association, themed “Spread Christmas Cheer by being fire safe this year,” won Overall Appearance.
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    Stillman Bank held its 13th annual Tree Decorating Contest in conjunction with the Cardinal Community Christmas event in downtown Stillman Valley on Dec. 1. There were 28 groups that participated, including local schools, businesses, and community organizations.     Each year, cash prizes are awarded in four categories: Creative/Original Tree, […]

 
 

Meridian School Board votes on Dr. Plourde as new superintendent

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	The Meridian Community Unit School District #223 Board of Education named Dr. Michael Plourde (pictured far left) as its next superintendent. He will take over July 1, 2025.

    The Meridian Community Unit School District #223 Board of Education named Dr. Michael Plourde as its next superintendent upon approval at their Nov. 25 school board meeting. Dr. Plourde will step into the position on July 1, 2025, leaving his current role as superintendent of Wilmont Union High School […]

 
 
 
 
 
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