• COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
    First responders arrived at 705 John St. following reports of wires sparking and a structure fire. The Belvidere Fire Department, along with county-wide units, quickly responded to the scene to contain the hazard and ensure public safety.
  • MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Chloe Benson, Abigail Piliponis, and Sarisha Kunwar celebrated graduation day.
  • SUBMITTED PHOTO The Gazette
	The annual Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby is happening on Saturday, June 14 at Four Lakes Forest Preserve in Pecatonica. The event is free, with many other fun activities planned, as well.
  • MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Pick-A Dilly Antiques was one of over 30 vendors on site at the Faerie Festival.
  • PHOTO COURTESY OF MACHESNEY PARK The Journal
	Field Fastener CEO, Bill Derry, is pictured with Machesney Park Village President Steve Johnson.
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   Meyer’s Tails Up Farm will again host Dog’s Day Out this year on Sunday, June 8, at their place in Belvidere. The event is free to attend.
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  • COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
    First responders arrived at 705 John St. following reports of wires sparking and a structure fire. The Belvidere Fire Department, along with county-wide units, quickly responded to the scene to contain the hazard and ensure public safety.

    Structure fire and downed power lines

    On June 3, emergency responders were dispatched to 705 John Street following reports of wires sparking and a structure fire. The Belvidere Fire Department, along with county-wide units, quickly responded to the scene to contain the hazard and ensure public safety. At approximately 1:17 p.m., dispatch received calls regarding sparking […]

  • MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Chloe Benson, Abigail Piliponis, and Sarisha Kunwar celebrated graduation day.

    Messages prepare Hononegah graduates for future endeavors

    By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High School graduates heard words of encouragement, helping them prepare for future endeavors on Saturday, May 24 at the BMO, Harris Bank Center. The concert band warmed up the crowd by playing a medley of tunes. Loud cheers arose as graduates entered to “Pomp […]

  • SUBMITTED PHOTO The Gazette
	The annual Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby is happening on Saturday, June 14 at Four Lakes Forest Preserve in Pecatonica. The event is free, with many other fun activities planned, as well.

    Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby June 14; Forest Preserves of Winnebago County invites the public for this free, fun event

        The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County (FPWC) invites the public to their annual free fishing event Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby taking place on Saturday, June 14 at Four Lakes Forest Preserve, located at 10207 Fish Hatchery Road in Pecatonica. Participant registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. the […]

  • MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Pick-A Dilly Antiques was one of over 30 vendors on site at the Faerie Festival.

    Thousands experienced mystical fun at 2025 Faerie Festival

    By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Bright sunshine and temperatures near the 60’s provided the perfect atmosphere for the second annual Faerie Festival in Rockton on Saturday, May 3. An estimated 2,000 people experienced mystical, mythical and magical fun in Settlers Park. Faeries and sprites, (a supernatural spirit, a mythical fairy-like creature […]

  • PHOTO COURTESY OF MACHESNEY PARK The Journal
	Field Fastener CEO, Bill Derry, is pictured with Machesney Park Village President Steve Johnson.

    Machesney Park honors Hennig, Inc., Field Fastener

    By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the village’s May 19 bi-monthly board of trustees meeting, Mayor Steve Johnson noted, “First this evening I’m honored to recognize Hennig with the Village’s Community Investment Award! Hennig (9900 N. Alpine Road) is the largest industrial generator enclosure manufacturer in the U.S. and its generator […]

  • MEYER’S TAILS UP FARM FACEBOOK PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   Meyer’s Tails Up Farm will again host Dog’s Day Out this year on Sunday, June 8, at their place in Belvidere. The event is free to attend.

    Meyer’s Tails Up Farm to host Dog’s Day Out on June 8

        Meyer’s Tails Up Farm is once again opening its gates for Dog’s Day Out, a free community event for dog lovers, held Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5390 Irene Road in Belvidere.     Area residents are encouraged to bring their dogs – all breeds and […]

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    Shirland School presented The Little Mermaid Jr.

    By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Shirland School’s stage was transformed into the sea, creating a place where Ariel invited audiences to become “Part of Your World,” on May 2 and 3 in the production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Under the direction Ms. Dawn Heavilin, the district’s music teacher and musical […]

 

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