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We honor those who gave ‘the Supreme Sacrifice’; Lance Corporal Andrew G. Patten of Byron. 19

We honor those who gave ‘the Supreme Sacrifice’; Lance Corporal Andrew G. Patten of Byron. 19

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Byron native Andy Patten graduated from Byron High School in May of 2004. Andy’s mom, Gayle Naschansky of Byron recalls what a good kid Andy was, “He always wanted to be in the military. I remember when he was 12 years old how he wrote a […]

 
 

Byron Police announce start of 2022 Operation Santa

Byron Police Department’s Operation Santa has been making Christmas a little brighter for the less fortunate children in the Byron community for the past 32 years.  Byron Kiwanis has been partnering with the Police Department for fourteen years, hosting Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus where all toy and monetary […]

 
 

Local legends serve as Principal for a Day

Local legends serve as Principal for a Day

On Sept. 16, Mr. Russ Crull joined Jen Speakes at Meridian Junior High as the principal for a day. This year we’re recognizing local legends within the community and school district and welcoming them into the building to experience our schooldays firsthand. When asked about his experience today: “During my […]

 
 

Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus

Byron Bank hosted a “Stuff-A-Bus” school supply campaign this summer. Mary Morgan Elementary School was awarded several backpacks for students in need of supplies. The backpacks were stuffed with various items including notebooks, pencils, colored pencils, glue, markers, etc. Mary Morgan Elementary School is very thankful for Byron Bank’s generosity […]

 
 

Stillman Valley seniors earn the honor of Rural/Small Town Recognition Award

Stillman Valley seniors earn the honor of Rural/Small Town Recognition Award

Stillman Valley High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and […]

 
 

Rivals face off

Rivals face off

Stillman Valley head coach Mike Lalor hugs a player after edging out Byron 15-7 in overtime in the season opening game between rivals Byron and Stillman Valley on Friday, Aug. 26. It was Lalor’s 200th win.

 
 

New mural

New mural

The Byron Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Thursday, Aug. 18 the for the new “Eye of the Tiger Lily” mural by Lisa Frost. The artist, as well as representatives from the City of Byron and our sponsors, Rotary Club of Byron, Fehr Graham, Byron Bank, Loomis International, Stillman Bank […]

 
 

Lady Tigers set for new attack Big Northern

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Continuing the work that began a little over two seasons ago, the Byron Lady Tigers seem set to serve upsets to many would-be-challengers in the Big Northern Conference. Coming out of the 2019-2020 volleyball season, a lot of things were different for many high school athletes. […]

 
 

Byron Rotary Club helps fund mural

Byron Rotary Club helps fund mural

Rotary Club of Byron is proud to be one of the sponsors of “Tiger Lillies” by renowned Rockford artist Lisa Frost. This building-sized mural is being designed on Walnut Street across from Byron Bank in downtown Byron. The Tiger Lily represents wealth, positivity and pride, while the mural encompasses the […]

 
 

Byron Forest Preserve announces archery deer hunting lottery for fall 2022

The Byron Forest Preserve District will be holding a lottery for archery deer hunting at two District preserves this summer for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 archery seasons. A lottery drawing will be held to randomly select six hunters for archery season hunting permission at the District’s Howard Colman Hall Creek […]

 
 
 
 
 
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