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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 […]

 
 

Ogle Jolly 4-H Club updates

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	The 2024 Ogle Jolly 4-H Club officers. From left: Ayden Alderks, treasurer; Aubrey Janoski, president; Kennedy Collins, recreation; Alyse Rogers, vice president; Matthew Roos, historian; Owen Collins, recreation; Kaitlyn Adams, reporter; and Bristol Clark, secretary.

By Kaitlyn Adams OGLE JOLLY 4-H CLUB REPORTER     The Ogle Jolly 4-H Club met on Nov. 18 for their monthly meeting.     The Cloverbud children, ages 5-7, made pumpkin pie in a bag.     The 4-H members reviewed old business, including a Veterans Day visit to Double O Saloon […]

 
 

Byron Museum unveils new exhibit, announces more events

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	The Byron Museum of History is unveiling a new veteran exhibit called “Hell on Wheels,” featuring local farmer Everett Jones who served as a medic in Europe during WWII.

    The Byron Museum of History unveils the new veteran exhibit called Hell on Wheels, featuring local farmer Everett Jones who served as a medic in Europe during WWII.     Everett E. Jones graduated from Leaf River High School in May of 1942, and a little over four months later […]

 
 

Byron Masons install 2025 officers

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	The Byron Lodge #274 officers for 2025. Front row, from left: Ronald Beem, Secretary; Richard Hoovler, Tyler; Michael Thomas, Senior Warden; Gerald Zeibert, Master; Christopher Judah, Junior Warden; and Daniel Voss, Chaplain. Back row: Eric Naumann, Senior Deacon; Bub Knees; David Mayer, Junior Deacon; Daniel Yandel, Installing Master; Orville Shoemaker, Installing Secretary; and William Farris. Not pictured are: Thomas Felker, Treasurer; Brad Richolson, Senior Steward; Gene Yocum, Junior Steward; and Edgar Dye, Marshal.

    Byron Lodge #274 AF and AM installed officers for the 2025 year at the Masonic Lodge on Oct. 20. Gerald Zeibert was installed as Master of the Lodge while Michael Thomas was installed as Senior Warden, Christopher Judah as Junior Warden, Ronald Beem as Secretary, Thomas Felker as Treasurer, […]

 
 
 
 
 
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