Belvidere Republican

Business thrives in Poplar Grove

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter POPLAR GROVE – The Village of Poplar Grove will soon see one local business expand and a new chain store appear as the village’s economy continues to improve. The village introduced the plans for an industrial and economic development along Routes 76 and 173 in […]

 
 

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit assists in arrest

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit assists in arrest

ROCKFORD – On Thursday, Oct. 15, a multi-jurisdictional investigation led by the newly commissioned Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force, assisted by Rockford Police Department Patrol Officers, resulted in the arrest of a Rockford resident on felony drug charges. Tracy R. […]

 
 

Belvidere 11-year-old wins state community service award

Belvidere 11-year-old wins state community service award

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – One 11-year-old girl was recognized statewide for achieving over 400 hours of community service over the last year. While many kids her age have joined sports teams, play video games, or even started collections to fill their time, Skyler Melillo put her time […]

 
 

Harry Caray is saying “Holy Cow!”

Harry Caray is saying “Holy Cow!”

By Lisa Rodgers Reporter CHICAGO-Chances are if your grandparents or parents were or still are Chicago Cubs fans you are as well. Chicago Cubs fans are known to be multi-generational. For decades, fans have been laughed at for staying loyal and been the brunt of many jokes. “Well there’s always […]

 
 

Heritage Woods spreads breast cancer awareness with balloon launch

Heritage Woods spreads breast cancer awareness with balloon launch

By Kathryn MenueEditor BELVIDERE – Heritage Woods not only makes strides in assisting senior living, but on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Heritage Woods also took on the fight against breast cancer. At 1 p.m., Heritage Woods staff, residents, and their family members, lined up in front of the Heritage Woods facility […]

 
 

Michelle Courier hosts community meeting at Candlewick Lake

Michelle Courier hosts community meeting at Candlewick Lake

By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier held a meet and greet on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The meet and greet, featuring coffee and cookies, took place at the Candlewick Lake Recreation Center. Michelle explained all the programs she has put in place and what she […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18

Weekend events for Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18

 Friday, Oct.16 The Tebala Shrine Haunted House will be open in the Livestock Show Arena at the Boone County Fairgrounds. For more information please contact Mark Torrance at (815) 871-6226. The Belvidere Boys football sophomore team will face Freeport High School at home at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity […]

 
 

TEMS program continues to progress in Belvidere

TEMS program continues to progress in Belvidere

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Back in April, the Belvidere Daily Republican featured a story on the newly developed collaboration between the Belvidere Fire Department and the Belvidere Police Department incorporating the fire department in the Tactical Response Team (TRT). “We were fairly new on the streets with the […]

 
 

BHS announce winter sport parent/athlete meetings

BELVIDERE – There will be sport specific informational meetings for any student athletes interested in participating in a winter sport at Belvidere High School. The winter sports meetings have been scheduled as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 20, will host the sport specific meetings from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the […]

 
 

Birthday Greetings

Ed Greve, 80 Happy 80th Birthday Ed Greve! Call him to wish him Happy 80th at (815) 299-7640.

 
 
 
 
 
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