Written by Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPEMNT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Ogle County 4-H’ers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration. Held November 13 at the Byron Jr High School Theatre, the program featured the presentation of numerous awards, including […]
The City of Byron is happy to announce that The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will once again return to Byron on Dec. 3, at the intersection of Colfax and Seventh. The train plans on arriving at 11:45 a.m., with entertainment starting at Noon, and the event ending at 12:30 p.m. […]
The Holiday Train is set to stop in Byron, Ill., on Dec 3, at 11:45 a.m. for an awesome holiday performance. This is a Saturday, so grab the kids, grandparents and make this a family holiday outing. Monetary and healthy canned goods are all needed to help them continue their […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Byron native Andy Patten graduated from Byron High School in May of 2004. Andy’s mom, Gayle Naschansky of Byron recalls what a good kid Andy was, “He always wanted to be in the military. I remember when he was 12 years old how he wrote a […]
Byron Police Department’s Operation Santa has been making Christmas a little brighter for the less fortunate children in the Byron community for the past 32 years. Byron Kiwanis has been partnering with the Police Department for fourteen years, hosting Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus where all toy and monetary […]
On Sept. 16, Mr. Russ Crull joined Jen Speakes at Meridian Junior High as the principal for a day. This year we’re recognizing local legends within the community and school district and welcoming them into the building to experience our schooldays firsthand. When asked about his experience today: “During my […]
Byron Bank hosted a “Stuff-A-Bus” school supply campaign this summer. Mary Morgan Elementary School was awarded several backpacks for students in need of supplies. The backpacks were stuffed with various items including notebooks, pencils, colored pencils, glue, markers, etc. Mary Morgan Elementary School is very thankful for Byron Bank’s generosity […]
Stillman Valley High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and […]
Stillman Valley head coach Mike Lalor hugs a player after edging out Byron 15-7 in overtime in the season opening game between rivals Byron and Stillman Valley on Friday, Aug. 26. It was Lalor’s 200th win.
The Byron Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Thursday, Aug. 18 the for the new “Eye of the Tiger Lily” mural by Lisa Frost. The artist, as well as representatives from the City of Byron and our sponsors, Rotary Club of Byron, Fehr Graham, Byron Bank, Loomis International, Stillman Bank […]