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Special Ed teacher receive grant to enhance communication

Special Ed teacher receive grant to enhance communication

Mrs. Hoppe, Mary Morgan Special Education Teacher was awarded a grant from the Byron Education Foundation.  A “playground communication board” was bought from Smarty Symbols in May.  The stand was built and installed by Mr. Pulmer’s Byron High School construction class. The Communication board is placed at the Mary Morgan […]

 
 

Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 successfully secures grant

Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 successfully secures grant

Digital Equity Grant is through the state Board of Education Meridian CUSD #223 is committed to fostering innovation and digital literacy and is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of a Digital Equity Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education. This grant will enable the organization to provide many […]

 
 

Byron School District reaches an agreement on the assessment, taxation of Byron Nuclear

The Byron Community Unit School District #226 is excited to announce that the Ogle County Intergovernmental Agency Board (OCIAB) has reached an agreement on the assessment and taxation of Constellation’s Byron Nuclear Power Station. Twelve governing bodies form OCIAB and receive property tax revenue from the Byron Station: Byron School […]

 
 

Stillman Valley Fire responds to house explosion on High Road

Stillman Valley Fire responds to house explosion on High Road

At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Friday, June 23 Stillman Fire Protection District was dispatched to a house explosion in the 9000 block of East High Road. Within 4 minutes of dispatch, Stillman Fire arrived on scene. Upon our arrival we found a two-story house that had been reduced to rubble. […]

 
 

Byron Generating Station contributing $10,000 to area environmental non-profits while continuing its own legacy of wildlife conservation and stewardship

Byron Generating Station contributing $10,000 to area environmental non-profits while continuing its own legacy of wildlife conservation and stewardship

Employees and volunteers have planted hundreds of trees on nuclear plant property, milkweed plants for monarch butterflies,  cleared invasive vegetation Constellation’s Byron Generating Station is contributing a total of $10,000 to four area environmental non-profit organizations, while its employee-led conservation club continues ecological improvements on the more than 1,700 acres […]

 
 

New museum celebrates opening in Oregon’s Coliseum    

New museum celebrates opening in Oregon’s Coliseum    

The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana located in historic downtown Oregon, Ill. hosted its Grand Opening on Friday, July 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, music by “NewShoes,” food by Jen’s Artisan Breads, and beverages by Ogle County Brewery. Speakers included […]

 
 

Byron Library events

The Writer’s Voice Friday, June 9, 23, 10 to 11 a.m., and Tuesday, June 13, 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Calling all writers! A new group is forming and you are welcome to join us for any or all of this month’s meeting times as we gather ideas and input […]

 
 

Stillman Bank sponsors financial literacy program for high school students

Stillman Bank sponsors financial literacy program for high school students

For the eleventh consecutive year, Stillman Bank was pleased to sponsor one of the latest initiatives to bring financial literacy education to area high school students, by providing them with access to the EverFi Financial Literacy Program. Over the last 11 years, over 1,000 students have participated in the program […]

 
 

Two Meridian schools awarded Lighthouse status

In 2016, Highland Elementary and Monroe Center Grade School in the Meridian CUSD 223 school district began the adoption of Leader in Me. Leader in Me is a character education program based on the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Leaders. This program from Franklin Covey provides direct instruction to students on how they […]

 
 

Byron Public Library invites public to an Open House

Byron Public Library District is pleased to announce the opening of our newly renovated Teen Room, Maker Space, Study Rooms, and Class Rooms! We cordially invite the community to attend our Open House event on May 31, where you can explore our new facilities, and see what’s in store for our patrons! Our Teen […]

 
 
 
 
 
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