BOONE COUNTY – The Boone County 4-H committee has announced the winners for the horse events from the Boone County Fair. Listed below are the winners for each event. Horse speed events The Junior Plug Race first place winner was Laynee Noble from Poplar Grove. Second place went to Haylee […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – In the heat of summer, one Boone County celebrity and philanthropist got roasted at the Boone County Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, celebrity roast fundraiser. Sheri Casey is been a part of 17 local boards and committees over the past 30 years, […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – A large crowd turned out Monday, Aug. 3 for what was a bittersweet moment in the life of Capron Rescue Squad, which has been serving northern Boone County for the past 58 years. They gathered for two celebrations. First was a sneak peak […]
BELVIDERE – Alpine Bank sponsored the Kid’s Days events at the 2015 Boone County Fair. Here is a list of the winners for each game over the two day event. Wednesday, Aug. 12 The sack race for ages three to eight first place winner was Russell O’Donnell, second place went […]
By Tammy Rentschler BNHS Cheer BELVIDERE – The Belvidere North High School Cheerleaders will be hosting their 9th annual “YOUNG THUNDER CHEER CAMP” on Sept. 8, 9 and 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The camp is open to all area students entering grades first through sixth, and the […]
BOONE COUNTY – The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will now be able to inform and update citizens more effectively through social media. The sheriff’s office is excited to announce the development of the department’s Facebook page and twitter account. The sheriff’s office hopes to keep the public updated “real time” […]
By Bailey Appelhans Reporter BELVIDERE – August brought fair week to citizens of Boone County, with many flocking there for animal showcases, food, and rides. For many fairgoers, however, coming to the fair this year meant returning to their jobs. Erin Doane, 19, worked part-time at Taco Bell all summer, […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The Brassfield softball team finished first this summer in the Harlem Community Center (HCC) Galaxy Girls Division regular season. But the hoped-for undefeated regular season was thwarted by Team Thayer in the very last game, which left Brassfield with an 11-1 record. So […]
By Bob Kopp Columnist Don Norek went home to Jesus on Aug. 9. Notorious for his annual indiscriminate Christmas gift giveaways, eschatological obsession, street evangelism, and passion for Jesus that made peers appear as BB guns compared to heavy artillery, I was like everyone who knew him; feeling safe in […]
BOONE COUNTY – The 4-H of Boone County released the Boone County Fair competition show results. Beef, dairy steer shows The 4-H Beef Show Grand Champion Steer Plaque was donated by Ron Wait, and the David and Valerie Finnestad Memorial Trophy was donated by the Finnestad Family and went to […]