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Projects at Braidwood, Byron nuclear plants will result in additional carbon-free electricity with capacity to power the equivalent of 100,000 homes 24/7/365 Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the U.S., said last week it will invest $800 million in new equipment to increase the output of […]
Six Byron Music Students were selected to participate in the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Festival. The Festival took place on Jan. 25-Jan 27, in Peoria. ILMEA sponsors District and All-State competitions for the State of Illinois. Illinois is divided into nine districts. Byron is located in District […]
Mrs. Heather Alderks, Stillman Valley High School Athletic and Activities Director, has received word that she was nominated and has won Athletic Director of the Year by Illinois Athletic Director Association. Alderks stated, “When learning I received this award, I was instantly humbled in knowing all the great people I […]
ISBE has announced its 2023 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awardees and would like to extend their sincere Congratulations to Dr. Joe Mullikin on receiving the Award of Excellence in the Admin category. Dr. Mullikin is currently the principal of Highland Elementary in the Meridian 223 School […]
The Ogle Natural Areas Alliance (ONAA) presented a $10,000 Grant to the Byron Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. The Grant will be used towards prairie development at the District’s preserves with hopes of improving ecological diversity and/or public access. ONAA is a […]
At Thursday’s Special Board Meeting, Meridian 223’s Board of Education is expected to approve a multi-year contract for Dr. Joe Mullikin to succeed Dr. PJ Caposey as the Meridian 223 Superintendent. Dr. Mullikin will immediately be moved into the role of Assistant Superintendent while also maintaining his role as Highland […]
Ogle County Sheriff’s Office awarded Illinois Department of Transportation traffic enforcement grant The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office today announced it has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant to conduct additional traffic safety efforts. The STEP program focuses on high-visibility enforcement and strategies aimed at […]
The Senior Check-In Program allows you to check on the well being of seniors in Ogle County. An Ogle County Sheriff’s Office employee will call the senior once a week on a scheduled day and time, and make sure they are doing okay. The Senior Check-In Program offers you some […]
Stillman Bank held its annual Holiday Giveaway drawing on Dec. 23. The bank had a total of six winners throughout its six locations. The winners received either a beef quarter or pork half. The winners of the beef quarters were: Dave Bakener (Oregon), Kay Beardin (Rochelle), and Jill Carr (Leaf […]
During Winter Break, teens had three Wednesdays they could stop into the Byron Public Library and make different crafts. The pictures span all three craft sessions.
