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On the second Saturdays in October, November, and December 2019 the Byron Museum of History is hosting an indoor market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the indoor market on Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 14 for unique gifts and tasty treats. Museum and Indoor Market admission is […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Stillman Valley beat back the Rock Falls Rockets on Friday, Sept. 20, 48-0, to win their fourth straight and remain locked in at the top in the Big Northern Conference. They share the position again this week with the Genoa-Kingston Cogs who also rolled their Big […]
SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo Congratulations Byron students who got SAT scores that ranked in the Top 15 percent. Fourteen seniors were honored last Friday evening at Byron High School before the start of the home football game. The students were recognized for their incredible performance on the SAT they took last […]
By Doug Schroder CORRESPONDENT The Stillman Valley Cardinals went into last Friday’s football game having come off the 18-16 upset win the week before over their Big Northern Conference rival, and then number one state ranked in 2A, Byron Tigers. Stillman Coach Mike Lalor had his team focused and ready […]
An Ogle County volunteer was honored for their service as a 4-H volunteer. Earl Hagemeyer of Esmond was one of 80 volunteers recognized by the Illinois 4-H Foundation as a 4-H Hall of Fame recipient during a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. “These volunteers […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Only the first week of the 2019 high school football season has been played, but for Stillman Valley supporters, the opening night knockout of Dixon 37-12 had a big impact on hopes for a great chase for the conference crown. The Dukes haven’t lost a lot […]
What is it called when it’s raining ducks and geese? Stillman Valley’s Future Business Leaders of America is sponsoring their 2nd annual Ducky Drop, and these ducks will be falling from the sky onto a tarp at the last home Stillman Valley football game on Friday, Oct. 30. Be a […]
Byron native exemplifies ‘We Build, We Fight’ legacy of U.S. Navy Seabees By Alvin Plexico NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for more than 75 years. Constructionman Amanda Smith, a 2011 Byron […]
Stillman Valley’s FBLA officers attend State Leadership Conference Three of Stillman Valley’s FBLA officers attended the Illinois State Leadership workshop from July 17-19 at the Northfield Inn Suites in Springfield, Ill. Richie Sutliff, Tyler Kubiszewski and Logan Apsey took part in the leadership training and workshop sponsored by Future Business […]
Planning Your Trip to Utah’s National Parks Breathtaking and stunningly beautiful Utah has it all: including five fabulous National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Arches and Canyonlands. National Park geeks (and avid hikers), Joanna and Wayne, return on Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. for a special presentation all […]
