Byron Lady Tigers win playoff opener By Chris Johnson REPORTER Fighting until the end, the Byron Lady Tigers found a way to turn a slow close to the spring sports season into a bright start to the 2019 Class 2A post-season. A 6-5 win over Big Northern neighbor Oregon on […]
Forestry expert prepares kids for Appalachian Mountains Mark Herman, Superintendent of Education at Byron Forest Preserve, coordinated training for 2019 Byron Key Club Mission Trip members who leave May 31 for 10-days in the Appalachian Mountains. It was perfect afternoon on Monday, May 13, to spend an hour with Sue […]
Lady Cardinals look for extended success By Chris Johnson REPORTER Late May means post-season play and the Stillman Valley Lady Cardinals know what it takes to win. They aren’t far removed from Regional Titles and even survived a Class change from 2A to 3A along the way, earning another plaque […]
Byron City Council summer works plan working By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Byron City Council will meet on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in open session and among its duties, will work to assure that the summer plan for improvement is progressing. There are always other projects that get […]
Ogle County Master Gardeners on the Move The Ogle County Master Gardeners have been “Helping Others Learn to Grow” through-out the county! After our annual garden workshop, Ready, Set, Grow we have shared knowledge with the Polo Garden Club, offered a Succulent workshop in Rochelle, set-up a Seed Library […]
Choir students sing at Western Illinois University This past March nine Byron Middle School Choir students participated in an honor choir festival at Western Illinois University. The students were selected for the event by recording a CD containing a solo “The Water is Wide,” a major scale, and “America.” […]