Belvidere Republican

Dear Editor, Veterans Day

Dear Editor, Veterans Day

Dear Editor, I am absolutely appalled by the decision that Belvidere School District 100 made to not allow students off for Veterans Day this year. As an educator myself, I feel that it is important to have students in class to learn material; however, if the school district feels that […]

 
 

Veterans’ Day message from Congressman Adam Kinzinger

Veterans’ Day message from Congressman Adam Kinzinger

On this Veterans’ Day, I hope you will join me and honor our veterans who have given so much for our country. In every conflict, they have answered the call to service, sacrifice and commitment. In doing so, we have a remained a free nation. After courageously fighting to uphold […]

 
 

Stateline Generals look for new players for traveling baseball program

Stateline Generals look for new players for traveling baseball program

STATELINE – The Stateline Generals Travel Baseball Program will hold an open tryout Saturday Nov. 14 at the Stateline Sports Indoor Center in Machesney Park at 8 a.m. This tryout is open to all baseball players in the 2016-2019 high school class. The Stateline Generals travel program is a elite […]

 
 

Concordia Lanes announces top bowlers of the week

Concordia Lanes announces top bowlers of the week

BELVIDERE – Concordia Lanes, located at 1205 Logan Ave. in Belvidere, hosts a junior bowling league each week for children to improve their bowling prowess through the school year. In the bowling league, there are four different categories of bowlers based on age and skill level. The divisions are categorized […]

 
 

Remembering one soldier’s strange journey from Illinois to Wales to the battlefields of Korea

Remembering one soldier’s strange journey from Illinois to Wales to the battlefields of Korea

By Mark DePue Director of Oral History Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum The most dangerous place in the world on Aug. 15, 1950, was the Pusan Perimeter. On that day, Second Lieutenant Bob Evans arrived in-country, part of the under-strength, poorly equipped and ill-prepared 2nd Infantry Division, shipped directly […]

 
 

It’s always family, too!

It’s always family, too!

By Andy Symonds Guest Contributor Veteran’s Day is a markedly emotional day for Robin Andersen, although it has nothing to do with the 30 years she spent in the Navy. Her son, Navy SEAL Rob Guzzo, suffered from PTSD after fighting in Iraq, and took his own life on Veteran’s […]

 
 

Reintegrate your loved one into community setting

Reintegrate your loved one into community setting

BOONE COUNTY – RAMP is a non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) with a mission to promote an accessible society that allows and expects full participation by individuals with disabilities. There are approximately 559,200 elderly and individuals with disabilities in Illinois who rely on Medicaid for their long-term care stays. For those […]

 
 

Big Thunder Grange hosts annual toy show

Big Thunder Grange hosts annual toy show

BELVIDERE – The Big Thunder Grange will host their annual toy show and sale on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Big Thunder Grange Toy Show and Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Grange Hall located at the Boone County Fairgrounds off of Illinois Route […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8

Weekend events for Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8

 Friday, Nov. 6 The First United Methodist Church, located at 610 Bonus Ave. in Belvidere, will host their Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon. The bake sale and bazaar will occur from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Ham Ball Luncheon will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for […]

 
 

Belvidere family continues Halloween parade tradition

Belvidere family continues Halloween parade tradition

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Some Halloween traditions might involve carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or watching scary movies, but one Belvidere family continued its tradition at the Halloween parade. Hundreds of people gathered along State Street in Belvidere on Friday, Oct. 30 for the annual Halloween […]

 
 
 
 
 
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