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Mercyhealth MD 1 unit can help save lives; Mobile ‘ER’ travels to treat patients at the scene

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   Mercyhealth’s MD 1 program brings emergency physicians and ER equipment to the field, such as the site of a natural disaster, crash or someone’s home, to improve patient outcomes when critical minutes count, prior to transport by ambulance to a hospital. The program has four Chevy vehicles loaded with ER-level equipment and eight Mercyhealth EMS physicians in Wisconsin and Illinois with advanced training, including Dr. Matt Smetana, EMS medical director.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR While emergency medical response teams such as paramedics are highly trained to address emergencies—resulting from crashes, natural disasters, heart attacks, strokes and catastrophic events—often there is a need for more immediate, advanced medical support at the scene. That is where physicians like Dr. Matt Smetana […]

 
 

North Boone falls to Winnebago in recent Big Northern matchup

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Chris Doetch, JJ Ford and Jack Christensen await a rebound opportunity.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings have recently battled through a challenging part of their 2023-2024 boys’ basketball schedule. They had back-to-back matchups against Rock Falls and Pecatonica, who both combined for nearly forty wins on the season. Those matchups came shortly before the Vikings had to face […]

 
 

Valentines for Seniors Card Drive runs through Feb. 7; Senator looking to share ‘the love’ by giving Valentines to seniors

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   State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-35th District) is holding his fourth annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive until Feb. 7. Besides schools and other groups, even a pet boutique got in on the fun, all to help brighten the day of seniors who live in long-term care facilities, or may be shut-ins in their home.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR While it is not easy to think about, there are senior citizens out there who live in nursing homes and other senior facilities—or maybe alone at home—who have no family, or whose family is far away. That reality was not lost on state Sen. Dave […]

 
 

Senate and House Republicans offer legislative solutions to address migrant crisis in Illinois

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   State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is pictured speaking at a Capitol press conference Tuesday, Jan. 16, discussing the migrant situation and possible steps to address it.

A group of Republican legislators is stepping up to provide legislative solutions to a migrant crisis that is overwhelming state and community resources. At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 16, state Sens, Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), along with Assistant House Republican Leader John M. […]

 
 

Bucs route North Boone in recent girls’ basketball matchup

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs and the North Boone Vikings faced off in a non-conference matchup last week. The Bucs posed a tough challenge for the Vikings, who have struggled through much of the 2023-2024 girls basketball season. North Boone started the season with a 1-9 record. They […]

 
 

Lady Bucs snap losing skid with victory over Freeport

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs girls basketball team got off to a hot start in their 2023-2024 season. Late in December, the Bucs held an impressive overall record of 9-5. A four-game losing streak would close 2023 and carry into the beginning of 2024, however. Late in December, […]

 
 

Scotty McCreery to headline at 2024 Boone County Fair; Singer has five consecutive No. 1 hits

Scotty McCreery to headline at 2024 Boone County Fair; Singer has five consecutive No. 1 hits

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR In getting a head start on the 2024 county fair season, the Boone County Fair Association has announced that Scotty McCreery will be the headline entertainment—and tickets are already on sale. The 2024 Boone County Fair will take place Tuesday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. […]

 
 

Belvidere student to compete in wheelchair basketball

Belvidere student to compete in wheelchair basketball

Cameron Poole from Belvidere, who is studying elementary education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is competing on the men’s wheelchair basketball team for the 2023-24 season. The UW-Whitewater men’s wheelchair basketball program is a club sport that competes nationally. The Warhawks have won 13 national championships since 1982, most recently […]

 
 

69th District Photo Challenge Winners announced

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   Winners of the 69th District Photo Challenge Contest, sponsored by state Rep. Joe Sosnowski, include  “Sunset Barn in Boone County” submitted by William Villont of Belvidere.

Winners have been selected for the annual 69th District Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by state Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. The contest is offered each year to give Northern Illinois residents an opportunity to share their interest in photography with the public. The contest kicks off in September each year with […]

 
 

Master Gardener classes to begin in February; U of I Extension to offer training

JUDY HODGE PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   The Boone County Master Gardener training program has a volunteer-based component that allows Master Gardeners to help educate the community. Here, Boone County Master Gardeners work with the Juntos 4-H Club in the Buchanan Street Community Garden.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR If you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge others, you might consider becoming a Certified Master Gardener. The University of Illinois Boone County Extension is offering a new session of classes starting in February 2024 and continuing through May. According to […]

 
 
 
 
 
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