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Bizarre Belvidere The Esteemed Professor Stanley

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   An illustration of the Ramsay family’s new farmhouse by Professor William Stanley.

By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST In today’s Bizarre Belvidere, we will be moving out of the city a little and into the farmland of Belvidere Township and greater Boone County. Before that however, we have to take a trip out East. Professor William Stanley was born to […]

 
 

Blue Thunder win third in a row

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere North Blue Thunder baseball team picked up a trio of victories last week. With games against Guilford and Rockford East, the Blue Thunder rattled off a much-needed winning streak. Coming into the week, the Thunder had an overall record of just 2-6. A 7-3 […]

 
 

Three award recipients honored from Habitat for Humanity of Boone County

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   The following Habitat for Humanity of Boone County volunteers were recognized at last fall’s Habitat for Humanity Illinois State Conference: (left to right) Walter Stephens-awarded the Marketing and Public Relations Volunteer Award, Joe Labadie-awarded for Construction Volunteer and Beth Carson who received the Lifetime Achievement award.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Habitat for Humanity of Boone County was proud to announce that three of five awards given at the Habitat for Humanity of Illinois State Conference are from its own affiliate. Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Executive Director Len Lindeman narrated that Walter Stephens, Joe […]

 
 

Local artist finishes murals at Ida Public Library

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   Artist and Belvidere native Brett Whitacre has created a mural, shown here, and artwork to brighten up the Children’s Department at the Ida Public Library.

By Mindy Long EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY Ida Public Library is proud to announce that our new mural and artwork for the children’s department are complete. The new mural is an enchanted mountain scene placed above the children’s computers. It is very colorful and takes the place of the […]

 
 

Former BCCD director recognized for conservation work; Dan Kane receives George and Barbara Fell Award

Former BCCD director recognized for conservation work; Dan Kane receives George and Barbara Fell Award

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Where Dan Kane grew up, in Friendship, Wis., he was inspired by the environment around him; so much so that he made geology and the environment his life’s work. Now, the retired executive director of the Boone County Conservation District (BCCD) is being recognized for […]

 
 

Multiple victims in afternoon attack; Suspect in custody

Multiple victims in afternoon attack; Suspect in custody

  The following is a news release from the Rockford Police Department: On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., Rockford Police officers responded to multiple addresses in the area of Holmes Street, Winnetka Drive and Cleveland Avenue. We are currently working through the details of the investigation and […]

 
 

Belvidere North battles through up and down start to 2024 baseball season

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT After opening the season with a bang, the Belvidere North Blue Thunder suffered a pair of close losses in back-to-back games. North opened their season on Tuesday, March 12, when they hit the road to take on Woodstock North. The Thunder brought their bats with them […]

 
 

Roundtable forum follows passage of ‘farm-to food bank’ bill; NIFB, state and farm-related entities come together to discuss increasing farm partnerships

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   New legislation will help food banks, such as the Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank, create partnerships with Illinois farmers, in order to offer fresh produce and other commodities to food pantries across the state of Illinois.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Last year, state Sen. Linda Holmes supported legislation that would provide more farm-grown, nutritious foods to food pantries around the state, which resulted in the passage, by the Illinois General Assembly, of HB2879, thus creating the Farm to Food Bank Program. According to the Illinois […]

 
 

Bucs hoping to develop winning attitude on the baseball diamond

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs are coming off a baseball season in which they finished 7-21 overall and 6-12 in NIC-10 play. After a 0-8 start, the Bucs finished the year by going 7-13. Belvidere and their head coach, Taylor Rogers, should hope to avoid another slow start […]

 
 

Geologist to speak at annual FPP meeting March 14; Local nonprofit dedicated to saving farmland

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   Members of the Farmland Projection Project, including (left to right) Laurel and Jack Ratcliffe, chair Richard Gadke, Ken Ramsay and Trina Haerterich share the desire to maintain and preserve farmland in Boone County, while still allowing for growth among its communities. The organization is holding its annual meeting on March 14, with keynote speaker Jason Thomason, Ph.D., a geologist who will talk about his research on finding water sources in Boone County.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Talk to Richard Gadke for just a few minutes and it is apparent he is passionate about preserving farm/agricultural land in Boone County, where he has lived since 1979. Gadke is the chair of the Farmland Protection Project (FPP), a group of likeminded who want […]

 
 
 
 
 
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