Archive for: August, 2015

Tractor pulls everywhere, but don’t forget those Look-Alikes

Tractor pulls everywhere, but don’t forget those Look-Alikes

  By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Day Three of the 2015 Boone County Fair is Thursday, a special time because those 65 years of age and older are admitted free of charge. Typically, the fair sees its biggest attendance on this day. Kids and the young at heart also […]

 
 

Belvidere names interim superintendent

Belvidere names interim superintendent

BELVIDERE- Less than three months into retirement a former administrator will be returning to District #100. Cheryl Gieseke retired June 30 after more than 30 years of service with Belvidere Schools.  Last night the board named Ms. Gieseke as temporary Interim Superintendent.  The board also approved the hiring of B.W.P. […]

 
 

Oldies, Kids Day in the spotlight on second day of fair

Oldies, Kids Day in the spotlight on second day of fair

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – There will be plenty of country music reverberating from various corners of the Boone County Fairgrounds during this year’s fair, which runs Aug. 11-16. Not so much with the Oldies. Except for Wednesday, Day 2 of the fair, when two groups specializing in that […]

 
 

Lillian Gierke, 98

Lillian Gierke, 98

BELVIDERE – Lillian Gierke, 98, of Fremont, was called out of this life into eternal life as a gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Aug. 2. She has received the consummation of her Baptism, the crown of eternal life, and celebrates the Resurrection of the […]

 
 

Accident occurs in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, Aug. 10, at approximately 4 a.m., the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2300 block of Shattuck Road for an accident involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian. The Boone County Coroner has identified the pedestrian as Marc Thomas Bell Bender, 18. Bender is […]

 
 

Grand Finale for summer reading fun at Talcott Library

Grand Finale for summer reading fun at Talcott Library

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Maggie Erdman, “Maggie-nificent”, was center stage at Talcott’s “Read to the Rhythm” Summer Reading Program, Thursday afternoon, July 30. The young magician entertained an exuberant audience of children and parents with a blend of music, a little dancing, “magical” tricks and just plain silliness. […]

 
 

Three members of Boy Scout Troop 619 awarded Eagle Scout ranking

Three members of Boy Scout Troop 619 awarded Eagle Scout ranking

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – It takes perseverance, maturity, hard work and discipline to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Only 2 percent of Boy Scouts in America go on to attain the Eagle Scout status. Three members of Boy Scout Troop 619 – Tyler Kerch, Aaron Jolly and […]

 
 

Arrest Release

ROCKFORD – On Aug. 4, shortly after 7 a.m., Rockford Police received a report of a one-vehicle crash with injured persons on the Riverside Bridge and officers were dispatched.  Due to their proximity to the crash, officers from the Loves Park Police also responded to the crash with injuries. Officer […]

 
 

Zooapalooza donates to Summerfield Zoo

Zooapalooza donates to Summerfield Zoo

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – The Summerfield Zoo faced the darkest night in its history when a storm swept through the Belvidere zoo destroying property and killing two animals on April 9. “In retrospect, it’s still so surreal,” co-owner, Tammy Anderson, said. “Fences were down. Animals were wondering […]

 
 

Plenty of local flavor on opening day at Boone County Fair

Plenty of local flavor on opening day at Boone County Fair

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – As usual, the Boone County Fair will open with flair. A busy, multi-faceted fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 11 and doesn’t let up until it closes Sunday night, Aug. 16. There’s plenty going on opening day, beginning with a 4-H horse show at 8:30 a.m., […]

 
 
 
 
 
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