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A community mourns a tragic accident

A community mourns a tragic accident

By Doug Schroder Editor and Chris Johnson Reporter STILLMAN VALLEY – On Friday night, Sept. 4, the Stillman Valley Cardinals canceled their football game. Prior to kick-off, a tragic accident involving three Stillman Valley students and the driver of a pickup truck led to the decision to postpone all activities. […]

 
 

Sally Hedrick awarded Woman of the Year

Sally Hedrick awarded Woman of the Year

By Wanda Cacciatore Byron Women’s Club BYRON – Many years ago, the opening season for the Byron Women’s Club’s Luncheon/Program was a visit to the historical Stronghold Castle. Sally Hedrick read about the local landmark and the activities of the BWC and decided she not only wanted to go to […]

 
 

PFC Horton graduates from Advanced Individual Training

PFC Horton graduates from Advanced Individual Training

FT. LEONARDWOOD, MO – PFC McKenzie Horton graduated on Aug. 17 from AIT (Advanced Individual Training) at Ft. Leonardwood, MO. He was a member of the 58th Transportation Battalion –Alpha Company. PFC Horton specialized in Motor Transportation. He will be primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel […]

 
 

Auction of a lifetime brings those from far and wide

Auction of a lifetime brings those from far and wide

        By Doug Schroder Editor STATELINE – When Meridian Implement owner Dennis Gearhart decided to sell off his nearly 50-year collection of tractors and farm implements, he knew it would be quite an undertaking. Luckily for him he had his family and employees to help out. They […]

 
 

Piano Recital

Piano Recital

Courtesy photo On May 24, 2015, the piano students of Marilyn Quitno presented “May Melodies” at the Union Church of Monroe Center. Pictured are (Back Row, L to R) Grace Grant, Megan Grant, Katelynn Hurst, Lyndsey McNeilly, Jason Roinas, Adam Goelitz, Serena Goelitz and Mrs. Quitno. (Front Row, L to […]

 
 

Fire at Winnebago business quickly doused

Fire at Winnebago business quickly doused

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – On Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, around 6 p.m., a call came in to the Winnebago Fire Department that there was a fire at Quantex, a business located near the high school at 501 N. Elida St. Quantex manufactures vinyl and composite frames, finishes and […]

 
 

Desolation Row

Desolation Row

Doug Schroder photo           RAMI award winning Artist of the Year Desolation Row performed at the Polo Room in Polo this past weekend for bartender Holly Ann Larson’s birthday party.

 
 

New Administrators join Byron Schools

BYRON – The Byron School District welcomes four new administrators this school year, following a process in which more than 100 people applied. Byron School Board members said the number of applicants speaks well of the District’s reputation as a challenging and rewarding place to work. Three of the four […]

 
 

4-H’ers sew up donations to Serenity Hospice & Home

4-H’ers sew up donations to Serenity Hospice & Home

OGLE COUNTY – 4-H Clothing Day was held on July 18, and allowed all 4-Hers who signed up for Clothing & Textiles to participate in conference judging and the Fashion Revue. This year, Abby Mongan, Oregon, a long time sewer had a wonderful idea to have the 4-Hers sew corn […]

 
 

New Casey’s in Byron celebrates Grand Opening

New Casey’s in Byron celebrates Grand Opening

By Doug Schroder Editor BYRON – After 23 years in the same spot on the north side of Blackhawk Blvd., Casey’s General Store has built a new store on the south side of the street, just kitty corner from the old building. On Friday, Aug. 14, they celebrated the Grand […]

 
 
 
 
 
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