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.
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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.
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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.
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Stillman twins on course to finish Naval flight training
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
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Local girl’s soccer teams win regional crowns
The Byron Tigers and Stillman Valley Cardinals girl’s soccer teams have once again taken regional crowns in the IHSA play-offs.
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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.
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Seven Stillman Valley High School Athletes sign National Letters of Intent
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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Cave Bar and Grill destroyed in three-alarm fire
Fire destroyed a Byron icon on the morning of Thursday, April 19, when the Cave Bar and Grill, located in the 100 block of W. Second Street, burned in downtown Byron.
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Davis Junction Easter Egg Hunt
Sofia Gallardo as she hunts for eggs. For more Easter egg hunt photos pick up a copy of the April 5th Tempo
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