BYRON – Ronald R. Beem was presented with his 50-year member pin and certificate at the January meeting of Byron Lodge #274 A.F. & A.M. by Master Gerald Zeibert. Beem was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on Dec. 22, 1964 in DeKalb Lodge #144, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on […]
By Tricia Goecks Daily Republican Editor BELVIDERE – On Christmas Eve, a convoy of cars, fire trucks, and police cars made its way from Belvidere North High School to the Prairie Ridge subdivision in Belvidere. Included with the procession was a pink fire truck and pink squad car from Pink […]
By Doug Schroder Editor ROCKFORD – The Pecatonica High School Snow Sculpting team brought home the Committee’s Choice Award this past Saturday, Jan.17, at the Illinois Snow Sculpting Contest held at Sinnissppi Park in Rockford. Their entry was title “Off the Rails” and looked like an old fashion steam locomotive. […]
By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announced charges on Thursday, Jan. 15, against 51-year old Winnebago resident David Seaton for aggravated criminal sex abuse that occurred at Pam’s Daycare, a day care owned by Seaton’s wife, Pamela. The sex-abuse allegation was made to the Illinois Department of Children […]
By Rhonda Mix Reporter BELVIDERE – On a brisk and sunny January day, the horses stand in pastures with contentment etched across their faces. A cozy barn awaits in case the equines feel the need to escape the elements. Nearby, three goats frolic in a separate enclosure, one of them […]
Shirley Ann Cohen(nee Silver) of St. Charles, Illinois, died on Jan. 21, 2015 at the age of 95. She was born May 8, 1919. Shirley was born on May 8, 1919, in Belvidere, Illinois. She married the love of her life Marvin Cohen, of Elgin, Ill. on June 15, 1943. […]
By Bob Kopp Special Correspondent ROCKFORD – Improving its season record to 11-6, the Bucs began play in the 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Shootout hosted by Jefferson High School with wins over talented South Elgin 64-59 and deliberate McHenry 51-36. With senior Tyler Lass returning to the line-up for […]
By Bob Kopp Special correspondent ROCKTON – Legendary Clarion University wrestling coach Bob Bubb, who guided many grapplers to international prominence with Kurt Angle’s Olympic gold and multiple NCAA titles being especially notable, once told me, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight that counts. It’s the size […]
By Tricia Goecks Editor CAPRON – A steady stream of approximately 300 friends and neighbors stopped at the Lion’s Community Building on Jan. 10 for the club’s 60th anniversary. The chapter, which was started on Mar. 30, 1955 purchased its new home in February 2014 and club members have been […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – As assistant chief of the Capron Rescue Squad, Tony Stepansky lives in a “what if” world. In the 21st century the unspeakable can, and has, occurred. Among those horrific, life-claiming events were the shooting at Columbine (Colo.) High School, which actually took place […]