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Conservation District camps still have a few openings
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR While one of the Boone County Conservation District’s (BCCD) summer camps is...
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Bizarre Belvidere
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST In this edition of Bizarre Belvidere, we will be exploring Prohibition and its profound effect on Belvidere and our country’s history. America’s prohibition of alcohol is largely remembered as a failure, as big government strong-arming away individual freedoms, or as the self-righteous […]
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Pec FFA promotes mental health in ag
On May 22, the Pecatonica FFA Chapter worked to put together baskets filled with all of a farmer’s favorite things to promote mental health in the Agriculture Industry. Back in February, the chapter was awarded the “Bend Don’t Break” grant through The Illinois Foundation FFA, in partnership with […]
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Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery opens in Roscoe
On May 11, Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery’s new shop, which focuses on cross stitch, held their grand opening. They are located at 11447 2nd St., Suite 5, in Roscoe. As people enter the shop, there is a wall of framed pieces that were stitched by owner Brett […]
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Police Memorial service honored and remembered those who lost lives in the line of duty
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER A photo of former K-9 officer Nyx sat in the front of Westminster Presbyterian Church, one of a long line of officers who have died in the line of duty. The Northern Illinois Police Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, May 15 honoring and remembering the […]
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Donations assist homeless youth in Oregon
By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Ogle County 4-H members collected school supplies for the recent National Day of Service. Supplies were donated to the Oregon Community Unit School District (OCUSD) 220 for homeless youth in the district. Over 150 items were donated, […]
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Conservation District camps still have a few openings
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR While one of the Boone County Conservation District’s (BCCD) summer camps is full, Education Director Mark Freedlund happily announced there are still a few openings for summer fun adventures. Registration began April 1, he said, and while Camp Redwing for ages 6-11 is now full, […]
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Pec girls become champs
The Pecatonica Community Middle School track team sent 15 athletes to the IESA 3A State Track Championships. Tristan Garcia received 18th place in the shot put. The boys 4×200 relay team – Trey Brown, Cooper Hamilton, Izaiah Braimah, and Jonny Fritzel – received 16th place. Corbin Wise received 15th […]
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Bizarre Belvidere
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST In this edition of Bizarre Belvidere, we will be exploring Prohibition and its profound effect...
North Boone baseball eclipses 20 wins for first time since 1998
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings went over 20 wins on the 2024 high school baseball season....
The Gazette »
Pec FFA promotes mental health in ag
On May 22, the Pecatonica FFA Chapter worked to put together baskets filled with all of a farmer’s favorite things to promote mental health in the...
Pec girls become champs
The Pecatonica Community Middle School track team sent 15 athletes to the IESA 3A State Track Championships. Tristan...
Bulldogs pull off late comeback against Lena-Winslow
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand Bulldogs picked up their 13th win of the 2024 softball season...
The Herald »
Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery opens in Roscoe
On May 11, Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery’s new shop, which focuses on cross stitch, held their grand opening. They are located at 11447 2nd St., Suite...
Organizations, community come together to donate more than $10,000 to Vets Roll
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Vets Roll headed out on their 14th journey, taking more than 200 veterans to see the...
First Rockton May Day Faerie Festival produced magical, mythical fun for all
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Fairy’s, sprites and mini unicorns came out in droves to celebrate at Rockton’s...
Post-Journal »
Police Memorial service honored and remembered those who lost lives in the line of duty
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER A photo of former K-9 officer Nyx sat in the front of Westminster Presbyterian Church, one of a long line of officers who...
SwedishAmerican Health Foundation unveils new name
SwedishAmerican Health Foundation (SAHF) is excited to announce its new name, the launch of its refreshed brand identity,...
Purple Heart Medal memorialized in new monument in Rockford
By Margaret Downing REPORTER A good sized turn out of area residents were on hand at the LZ site adjacent to the...
The Scoop/Shopper’s Guide »
5/29/24 Shopper’s Guide
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5/29/24 Scoop Today
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5/22/24 Shopper’s Guide
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Donations assist homeless youth in Oregon
By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Ogle County 4-H members collected school supplies...
Serenity Hospice and Home named 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite recipient
Serenity Hospice and Home has been named a 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst,...
Meridian CUSD first to receive ‘Gold Achievement of Excellence’ in education
Meridian Community Unit School District 223 is the first school district to receive a Gold Achievement of Excellence...
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5/30/24 The Shopper
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5/23/24 The Shopper
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5/16/24 The Shopper
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