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Stillman Bank’s annual Christmas food drive a huge success

Stillman Bank’s annual Christmas food drive a huge success

In conjunction with Stillman Bank’s annual Christmas Open House, the bank also held a food drive to benefit area families this Christmas. 905 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected during the weeklong event. Now in its seventh year, the bank’s annual food drive has collected almost 8,500 pounds of […]

 
 

Byron Board nails down budget blueprint

By Chris Johnson News Correspondent Making a decision on how much money would be asked for to prepare for the upcoming fiscal year was addressed by members of the Byron City Council during its Dec. 7 scheduled meeting. Action on the tax levy entered the solidification stage. With the City […]

 
 

Byron Board aware of possible teacher decisions

By Chris Johnson News Correspondent Certain conditions must be met before a strike involving certain taxpayer-supported employees can occur. Part of the process is organization. Another part of the process is notification of intent. Situations can appear where the possibility of a stoppage of work is a reality. Steps are […]

 
 

Donation to the firefighters

Donation to the firefighters
 
 

Byron claims championship in Forreston Tournament

Byron claims championship in Forreston Tournament

By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent There comes a time in a season when a team has to realize they can still get things in order and pursue a dream. Many of those dreams for members of the Byron boys’ basketball team begin with playing well each night and preparing for […]

 
 

Frosty the Snowman saves Little Bear from the Wicked Witch

By Doug Schroder Editor When my daughter was just a toddler I used to tell her stories at bedtime. The stories I told her were ones that I’d make up off the cuff. I’d use characters from other popular children’s stories and mix them together to form somewhat of a […]

 
 

Flynn receives Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award

Flynn receives Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award

Connor Flynn, a sophomore at Stillman Valley High School, is the recipient of the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award. Connor was selected based on his essay and the leadership he demonstrates at SVHS. Connor will represent SVHS at the State Leadership Seminar in Chicago this summer where he will have […]

 
 

Stillman Valley High School announces Illinois State Scholars

Stillman Valley High School announces Illinois State Scholars

Stillman Valley High School Principal Leslie Showers is pleased to announce that 15 Stillman Valley High School students from the graduating class of 2017 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) bestows this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high school students annually. This year, […]

 
 

Thanksgiving holiday travel brings lowest fatality rate in six years

Thanksgiving holiday travel brings lowest fatality rate in six years

Responsible Motorists and Patrol Efforts Result in 82 Percent Decrease in Fatalities Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday travel period experienced the lowest fatality rate since 2011.  The Thanksgiving holiday travel period begins the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and concludes at midnight on the […]

 
 

Meridian student selected to All-Illinois Junior Band

Meridian student selected to All-Illinois Junior Band

Marybeth Brauns, an 8th grade student at Meridian Junior High in Stillman Valley, has been named to the All- Illinois Junior Band (aijb.org). She is one of five junior flutists selected from the state of Illinois and will participate in the All-Illinois Junior Band Concert on Jan. 13 at the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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