Subscribe by RSS
Bizarre Belvidere: The mysterious case of Walton Wheeler
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Last month we discussed gruesome events with questionable...
-
Geologic study of Boone County slated to begin soon
By Dan Kane WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOONE COUNTY Like most of us, I wake up every morning and seek out the coffee pot. That first cup gets the day started and provides me with a great lead into the topic of water for this article. All of us depend on […]
-
Harlem hosts National Guard deployment ceremony
Harlem High School proudly hosted the Deployment Ceremony for the 725th Transportation Company of the Illinois Army National Guard, based at the National Guard Armory in Machesney Park. This event was a meaningful opportunity to support the brave men and women who serve our nation and protect our freedoms. It […]
-
Byron Museum unveils new exhibit, announces more events
The Byron Museum of History unveils the new veteran exhibit called Hell on Wheels, featuring local farmer Everett Jones who served as a medic in Europe during WWII. Everett E. Jones graduated from Leaf River High School in May of 1942, and a little over four months later […]
-
Bizarre Belvidere: The mysterious case of Walton Wheeler
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Last month we discussed gruesome events with questionable histories. It seems only fitting that, given the time of year, we take a look at one that was absolutely true. The focus of this unfortunate tale is a man named Walton Wheeler. He […]
-
300 career wins
Coach Molly Kelsey (shown at immediate right of banner), of the Durand Bulldogs volleyball team, has dedicated over a decade to Durand volleyball. That alone is an accomplishment to be proud of – especially with kids of her own at home. For the last few seasons, everyone has witnessed […]
-
Halloween fun crept into Rockton bringing a complete weekend of fun
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Characters of every kind came to Rockton this weekend where Halloween fun crept into different sections of the village. First Student Bus Company welcomed guests to visit a haunted bus and to find candy and other treats on Saturday. Oct. 26. An optional hot dog lunch […]
-
More improvements planned for N. Second Street in Machesney Park
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park village trustees approved a number of items at the Oct. 21 board meeting: *A resolution awarding a construction contract went to Norwest Construction and Blacktop of South Beloit for the N. Second St. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Ramp Improvements was approved. *The final […]
Belvidere Republican »
Geologic study of Boone County slated to begin soon
By Dan Kane WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOONE COUNTY Like most of us, I wake up every morning and seek out the coffee pot. That first cup gets the day started...
Bucs crack the win column
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs had higher hopes than to go winless through the first seven...
Post-Journal »
Harlem hosts National Guard deployment ceremony
Harlem High School proudly hosted the Deployment Ceremony for the 725th Transportation Company of the Illinois Army National Guard, based at the National Guard...
More improvements planned for N. Second Street in Machesney Park
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park village trustees approved a number of items at the Oct. 21 board meeting: *A...
Friends of IL Nature Preserves kicks-off volunteer stewardship season at Harlem Hills
The community is invited to participate in an eco-restoration kick-off event at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve on Sunday,...
The Scoop/Shopper’s Guide »
11/13/24 Shopper’s Guide
Download Click on the Download button to access a digital copy of the Shopper’s Guide or click below to view in browser.
11/13/24 Scoop Today
Download Click on the Download button to access a digital copy of The Scoop Today or click below to view in browser.
11/6/24 Shopper’s Guide
Download Click on the Download button to access a digital copy of the Shopper’s Guide or click below to view in...
Tempo »
Byron Museum unveils new exhibit, announces more events
The Byron Museum of History unveils the new veteran exhibit called Hell on Wheels, featuring local farmer Everett Jones who served as a medic in Europe...
Byron Masons install 2025 officers
Byron Lodge #274 AF and AM installed officers for the 2025 year at the Masonic Lodge on Oct. 20. Gerald Zeibert...
Ogle Jolly 4-H Club celebrates National 4-H Week
By Kaitlyn Adams OGLE JOLLY 4-H CLUB REPORTER Ogle County 4-H clubs celebrated National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12....
The Shopper »
11/21/24 The Shopper
Download Click on the Download button to access a digital copy of The Shopper or click below to view in browser.
11/14/24 The Shopper
Download Click on the Download button to access a digital copy of The Shopper or click below to view in browser.
11/7/24 The Shopper
Download Click on the Download button to access a digital copy of The Shopper or click below to view in browser.
