Elementary schools Monday, Aug 24- Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Nuggets w/ Rice Krispy Bar, Bosco Sticks Tuesday, Aug 25- Mini Maple Waffled & Sausage, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Chicken Creaser Salad Wednesday, Aug 26- Pepperoni Pizza, Spaghetti W/ Sauce & cheese, All American Sub Thursday, Aug 27- Hot Dog, Baked potato […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Before the crowds came, before the stands opened, and before the music and roar of the rides and entertainment came to life, the Boone County Fair opened in the back corner of the fairgrounds with the 4-H Horse and Pony Show in the outdoor […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Two local girls had their wishes come true Tuesday night, as they were crowned Miss Boone County and Little Miss Boone County. Jilliana Marie Paul, 18, and Melrose Martinez, 8, will reign in their respective titles for the next year, starting with various […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Boone County 4-H held the Dairy Steer Show. The classes of he steer were split up into the age or “maturity” of the steer. Later competitions split the classes into different age groups of the exhibitors […]
By Rhonda Mix Reporter BELVIDERE – On Thursday, Aug. 13, one or two of the competitors butted heads with their handlers and bleated in protest as they were led around the show area in the dairy goat barn, but for the most part, the goats entered in the Boone County […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Tucked away in the southwest corner of the Boone County Fair, chainsaws roared, water was splashed and wood was chopped all in the name of competition. All summer, Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills – Chics with Axes hold demonstrations around the country at […]
BELVIDERE – Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the new Driver Services facility in Belvidere is now open. The facility, which is located at 425 Southtowne Drive, contains 3,500 square feet of space, which is nearly 40 percent larger than the previous Belvidere facility. The facility located at 1550 […]
BELVIDERE – The cemetery tours for Saturday, Aug 22 and Sunday Aug. 23 have been cancelled. The Ida Public Library was going to present a tour through the Belvidere Cemetery every half hour but must cancel the venture until next spring.
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – One never knows what’s going to happen on the softball fields at the Wentland Sports Complex. Not long ago Brassfield was 11-0 and had claimed the regular season Harlem Community Center Galaxy Girls Division championship. With one game left to play, head coach […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE –While most 4-H clubs bring the animals they have raised to the county fair, the Boone County 4-H Robotics Clubs brought the robots they created to promote different way to get an education. The Boone County 4-H Robotics Clubs have been raising awareness for […]