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By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent An amazing glimpse at the remaining field in the upper bracket of the 2016 Class 3A State Tournament should bring a sense of realized accomplishment for Byron Tigers’ faithful. Following a 44-14 win over 12-seed Eureka in the opening round of the football playoffs, the […]
Get ready to wrestle! Xtreme Gold Wrestling is back at Byron Park District and we are excited to have your child join us. The Xtreme Gold Wrestling Program designed for those wanting to go beyond the basics of wrestling, those serious about pursuing the sport of wrestling, and for those […]
On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, Stillman Valley High School’s Future Business Leaders of America held its first annual FBLA induction ceremony. FBLA is a national business and technology student-run organization for middle school, high school and college. FBLA trains students in competent, aggressive business leadership, greater understanding of the American […]
By Doug Schroder Editor Opposition to a rail line that would extend through Winnebago County farmland intensified today at a public meeting called to discuss the project. Hundreds of residents gathered at Winnebago High School to learn more about the multi-billion-dollar project that would bypass Chicago’s complicated network of rail […]
By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent The Forreston Cardinals tamed the EPC Wildcats in the game of the week in the NUIC Northwest. With both teams entering the night with 7-0 marks, only the Cardinals exited with the perfect mark in place. EPC fell to 7-1 on the season with the […]
By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent With a 64-21 win over Rockford Christian in week eight in the books, the Byron Tigers moved to 8-0 on the season and appear to have secured the honor of being home when the Class 3A State Football Playoffs begin in less than two weeks. […]
By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Howard Graham Buffet, son of Warren Buffet the world-famous investing icon, is a renowned entrepreneur, political figure, patron, photographer, conservationist, and agriculturalist. He once said, “Each of us has about 40 chances to accomplish our goals in life. I learned this first […]
Serenity Hospice and Home is excited to announce they are opening a second resale shop in Winnebago to help support their mission. The first Angel Treasures is currently located in Mt. Morris and has become a dependable revenue source for Serenity Hospice. “With the current economic climate, people are buying […]
By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent By a final score of 30-29, the Stillman Valley Cardinals doubled their season win total following a thriller over the Rock Falls Rockets. The back-and-forth contest would push late into the night. In the end, Stillman Valley got it done. The victory improved the Cardinals’ […]
On Saturday, Oct. 15, the 38th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival & 7th Annual ChiliFest will be take place on Second Street in downtown Byron. For the first time, these two events will join together for a fun day. The admission price will allow access to both festivals. Join us for […]
