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Beyond Your Back Yard
By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications and Administrative Assistant Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau The gavel dropped at the 88th Illinois Association FFA State Convention on Tuesday, June 14, in Springfield, IL, and the meeting hall came to order. The IL FFA enables its members to explore and develop their agricultural interest. FFA […]
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‘Breast Yard Sale’ runs through Father’s Day
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 […]
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Byron Fire Chief set to retire
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 […]
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Byron Tiger Shark to compete at Transplant Games of America
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 […]
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Drag racing is in Chelsey Vangness’ blood
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 […]
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Dr. John Plescia named RMED Director
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 […]
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Byron Fire Chief set to retire
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 […]
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Memorial Day observances honor our fallen
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 […]
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Meridian CUSD hosts staff CPR training
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 […]
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