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Time runs out on Tigers in 3A championship game

Time runs out on Tigers in 3A championship game

By Doug Schroder Editor The Byron Tigers came up short in their bid to win a second state championship, which would have been their second since in school history. Byron had been the No. 1-ranked team in 3A since the preseason and they were looking an awful lot like the […]

 
 

Residents invited to register for Turkey Trot Run in Byron

Local residents are invited to get ready to burn some calories before heading to their Thanksgiving Day feast. Byron Park District will host the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run on Thursday, Nov. 22. This run will be approximately a 5K distance and take place on the Byron […]

 
 

In honor of those who served in Korea, 1950 to 1953

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Guest speaker Scott Lewandowski spoke to Memorial attendees about the sacrifices
made by service people during the war with Korea from 1950 to 1953. To the left is
KWVA Commander Arnie Cabello, who also rang the bell as the names of each area
Korean War fatality were read by KWVA members John Scott, Roger Myers, Walter
Landgraf, and Ernie Lewandowski.

Guest speaker Scott Lewandowski spoke to Memorial attendees about the sacrifices made by service people during the war with Korea from 1950 to 1953.

 
 

A Plymouth Belvedere, driven by Larry Griffith and sponsored by Ferris Motors of Savannah, IL, burns some rubber at the Meltdown Drags held at Byron Dragway this pat weekend.

 
 

Outstanding Byron Middle School students performed at Carnegie Hall

Four Byron Middle School students recently played at Carnegie Hall in New York City; (L to R) Grace Voiles, Kaci McKnight, Sally Albrecht, Alex Cassens, Mia Vongsiri.

Four Byron Middle School students recently played at Carnegie Hall in New York City; (L to R) Grace Voiles, Kaci McKnight, Sally Albrecht, Alex Cassens, Mia Vongsiri.

 
 

Restoration of Black Hawk statue rekindled with passed State budget

Restoration of Black Hawk statue rekindled with passed State budget

A worker prepares the cover on the Black Hawk statue for removal on Friday, June 1. Restoration that had been put on hold for several years has begun again.

 
 

Stillman twins on course to finish Naval flight training

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	Stillman Valley twins Ashley and Brianna Koenig pose for a picture together in their Navy uniforms.

Twins Brianna and Ashley Koenig went to Stillman Valley High School together, followed by academic careers at Rock Valley College and Illinois State University, together. It only made sense that both young ladies would decide their next step was to go into the Navy

 
 

Local girl’s soccer teams win regional crowns

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	The Stillman girl's soccer team poses for a picture after winning the Oregon regional over Oregon, 6-0, on Friday, May 11.

The Byron Tigers and Stillman Valley Cardinals girl’s soccer teams have once again taken regional crowns in the IHSA play-offs.

 
 

Anna Broski, recognized as Young American for 2018

Anna Broski, recognized as Young American for 2018

Stillman Valley Senior, Anna Broski, has been chosen as one of the Rockford Register Star 20 Young Americans of 2018. Meridian CUSD 223 Superintendent, PJ Caposey, said, “Anna has had an incredible high school career and deserves every bit of recognition she is receiving.

 
 

Seven Stillman Valley High School Athletes sign National Letters of Intent

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These seven Stillman seniors sign national Letters of Intent last week, (L-R) Anna Broski, Evan Christian-sen, Austin Webb, Dallas Reyes, Madison Mandelke, Holly Bathje, Nick Pannarale.

Stillman Valley High School hosted a National Letter of Intent signing day for seven student athletes that will continue with their sport at their college/university of choice.

 
 
 
 
 
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