Pecatonica Fire Protection District

06/01/2026

Condolences to the Harlem Roscoe Fire Department.

05/30/2026

For Immediate Release
May 29th, 2026


FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATION

On May 29th, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to the area of E. Winneshiek Rd. and N. Farwell Bridge Rd. in rural Stephenson County for a report of a single-vehicle rollover traffic crash. The driver of the vehicle had been ejected from the vehicle during the crash, and EMS personnel transported him to a hospital in Rockford, IL where he was later pronounced deceased.

The results of the preliminary investigation indicate that a vehicle driven by the decedent turned eastbound on E. Winneshiek Rd. from N. Farwell Bridge Rd., left the roadway, entered the ditch on the north side of the roadway, rolled over, and came to rest in the yard of a residence on the north side of the road.

The cause of the traffic crash remains under investigation, and the name of the decedent is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office would like to acknowledge assistance with this incident that has been provided by the Pecatonica Fire Protection District and MD-1.

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05/25/2026

Thank you for attending the parade please drive home safe!

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Cleaning up the station and trucks for the parade!

05/23/2026

We hope you all have a great weekend and we want to take a moment to thank all the men and women who have served, are serving or have given their life for our freedom. Stay safe and we will see you Monday at the parade.

05/16/2026

Car fire on Pecatonica Road today.

05/12/2026

Last night training was on rural water supply.

04/28/2026

Responded to a tree that fell on a vehicle on Trask Bridge Rd tonight.