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4-H Penny Carnival winners announced 

4-H Penny Carnival winners announced 

Written by Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The Ogle County 4-H Federation hosted its annual 4-H Penny Carnival at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon on March 18.   Penny Carnival is much like a fun fair, but features games dreamed up and designed by the 4-H clubs in […]

 
 

Stillman  Band Director nominated as RSO Music Educator of Year

Stillman  Band Director nominated as RSO Music Educator of Year

Stillman Valley High School’s Director of Bands, Mr. John C. Gelasi, has been nominated as RSO’s Music Educator of the Year. Mr. Gelasi teaches Wind Symphony, Introduction to Guitar, and Pop Music History at the high school as well as junior high Band and lessons. “In 2016 the Rockford Symphony […]

 
 

Byron Forest Preserve receives $10K grant

Byron Forest Preserve receives $10K grant

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, January 23, 2023.  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 […]

 
 

Byron Public Library announces winter activities

Byron Public Library announces winter activities

Curbside delivery The library is open for browsing, but patrons can still use our curbside service!  Place your holds online at byronlibrary.org or call us at 815-234-5107.  Not sure what you want? Call us for help!  We will call or email you with a confirmation when your holds are ready […]

 
 

State runners up

State runners up

Congratulations to the Byron Lady Tigers for their Runner-up finish in the IHSA Class 2A State Championships! The Lady Tigers finished with an impressive 34-3 record and become the fourth Byron Girls Basketball team to win a trophy at the State Tournament. Congratulations to Coach Yerly and all of the […]

 
 

Constellation making major investment in two Illinois nuclear plants to increase clean energy output

Constellation making major investment in two Illinois nuclear plants to increase clean energy output

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 […]

 
 

Byron High School congratulates ILMEA All-State Musicians

Byron High School congratulates ILMEA All-State Musicians

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 […]

 
 

Alderks named Illinois Athletic Director of the Year

Alderks named Illinois Athletic Director of the Year

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 […]

 
 

Dr. Joe Mullikin awarded ‘Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year’ Award of Excellence in the admin category.

Dr. Joe Mullikin awarded ‘Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year’ Award of Excellence in the admin category.

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 […]

 
 

Byron Forest Preserve receives grant

Byron Forest Preserve receives grant

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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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