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OGLE COUNTY – On Saturday, May 28, through Sunday, June 19, Karen Virnoche-Brown, her husband James of “Team Buffaloes” and their volunteers will help save more lives from cancer at the 14th Annual “Breast Yard Sale” to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ogle County. The yard […]
BYRON – Deputy Chief Orin Snodgrass of the Byron Fire Protection District announced his retirement! Orin has served the Fire District for the past 35+ years as a volunteer and full time Firefighter/Paramedic (he started as a volunteer when he was just 18 years old). Please join us in honoring […]
BYRON – On June 12 Tiger Shark and transplant recipient, Natalie Ketter, will be representing Team Illinois at the Transplant Games of America in Cleveland, OH. Natalie has been a member of the Tiger Sharks Swim Team for over six years and is one of the most senior members on […]
By Doug Schroder Editor BYRON – For Stillman Valley resident Chelsey Vangsness drag racing has been a large part of her life as she grew up around Byron Dragway, which her family owns. “As far as drag racing, it is in my blood,” stated Chelsey. She is a true lifetime […]
ROCKFORD – The Rural Medical Education (RMED) Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford announces the hiring of John Plescia, MD, as RMED Director. Dr. Plescia replaces Craig Davenport, MD, who recently returned to Pittsfield, IL, to practice family medicine in his hometown. Dr. Plescia will […]
BYRON – Deputy Chief Orin Snodgrass of the Byron Fire Protection District announced his retirement! Orin has served the Fire District for the past 35+ years as a volunteer and full time Firefighter/Paramedic (he started as a volunteer when he was just 18 years old). Please join us in honoring […]
By Doug Schroder Editor OGLE COUNTY – Beautiful sunny weather with a high in the 80’s led to many coming out to celebrate the 2016 Memorial Day activities. Members of the Stillman Valley High School FFA club and Stillman Valley Legion assisted in the ceremonies at Kishwaukee Cemetery for their […]
STILMMAN VALLEY – Staff CPR training was recently held in the Meridian School District. Those who attended the class were certified through the American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR course. This training was provided by the Stillman Valley Fire Protection District and generously funded through a grant from the […]
WINNEBAGO – Senior pitcher Rachel Bonnell also delivered the game winning hit as she smacked a 3 run homer in the sixth inning to break open s scoreless tie in the Lady Tigers 3-0 victory over North Boone on Wednesday, May 18 in the Winnebago Regional. Her teammates greeted her […]
STILLMAN VALLEY – Stillman Valley High School is pleased to announce that Taylor Hilliard and Blake Kittleson signed had their NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Celebratory Signing Day on May 11. Taylor will be attending Edgewood College and playing basketball. Blake will be attending UW-Platteville, majoring in Engineering and wrestle. Congratulations […]
