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Paw Paw School Board prepares for school opening
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw School Board met in regular session on July 16. Document storage with the Xerox R. K. Dixon Square 9 program has been halted due to the company unexpectedly requiring the purchase of additional megabytes, which had not been specified in the original contract. The Board is looking into pricing from three other companies to continue with the storage of old school documents.
Some bilingual DeKalb students and teachers say they don't have enough support
Edith Garcia’s heart was beating fast as she walked up to the podium. This May, as she was finishing 5th-grade, Edith and her two older sisters decided to speak out at a DeKalb School Board meeting. “It makes us feel like we're not good enough because we can't speak...
MHS to have 5 home football games in '24
MENDOTA – The Mendota Trojans will appear five times on their home turf during the 2024 regular football season. The Trojans will kick off the new campaign by hosting Port Byron Riverdale on Friday, Aug. 30. Game time is 7 p.m. Mendota will spend the next two weeks on...
Kish College to offer six Fast-Track training programs in Fall 2024
Kishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track training programs during the Fall 2024 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the skills and training needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to immediately start a career or build upon skills with additional training. Fall...
Mendota District 289 enters solar age
MENDOTA – Mendota Elementary School District 289 has entered the age of solar. The district made it official at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 18 in front of Northbrook School, welcoming in an era of using the rays of the sun to help power the district’s schools. Solar...
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