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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
