Archive for: August, 2015

Belvidere Bucs golf team faces Hampshire, Woodstock

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School boy’s golf team faced Hampshire High School and Woodstock High School at Oak Club of Genoa on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The Belvidere Bucs did well with Brandon Bishoff, Garrett Keeney, Dylan Boardman, and Gunner Gleason scoring in the top four with the lowest sums […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus week of August 24, 2015

Belvidere school menus week of August 24, 2015

Elementary schools Monday, Aug. 24- Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Nuggets with Rice Krispy Bar, Bosco Sticks. Tuesday, Aug. 25- Mini Maple Waffled and Sausage, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Chicken Creaser Salad. Wednesday, Aug. 26- Pepperoni Pizza, Spaghetti with Sauce and cheese, All American Sub. Thursday, Aug. 27- Hot Dog, Baked potato […]

 
 

Weekend Events for Saturday, Aug.22-23

Weekend Events for Saturday, Aug.22-23

Saturday, Aug. 22 The Vintage Wheels and Wings Museum in Poplar Grove is hosting a Beer Tasting event called “Cheers to the Beers” in the outdoor pavilion.  The event will feature malts, barleys, and hops. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. The IDA public library in Belvidere is hosting “Make and […]

 
 

Structural fire occurs in Belvidere

Structural fire occurs in Belvidere

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, a structural fire started at 123 Gladys Court in Belvidere. No occupants of the home were hurt, nor were any of the firefighters who arrived on the scene to fight the fire. According to Belvidere Fire […]

 
 

Wee Farm, Petting Zoo for more than wee kids

Wee Farm, Petting Zoo for more than wee kids

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Although Tuesday was Kids Day at the Boone County Fair, entertainment and fun opportunities were still present for the kids of Boone County all week. The Wee Farm and Petting Zoo has been a staple of the Boone County Fair for over 30 […]

 
 

Alpine Kids Days a big hit as always at Boone County Fair

Alpine Kids Days a big hit as always at Boone County Fair

By Michele Gruba Reporter BELVIDERE – On Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon, kids and adults brought their competitive spirits to the final day of Alpine Banks Kids days. The days events included potato sack races, balloon blowing, bubble gum blowing, egg toss and a watermelon eating contest. Each competition […]

 
 

Helen Catherine Severson, 86

Helen Catherine Severson, 86

BELVIDRE – Helen Catherine Severson was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on Aug. 22, 1928 to immigrant parents George and Anna Schmidt. As a girl she loved to run, ice skate, and to perform with her high school synchronized swim team. After graduation, she worked for Sister Kenny at the Kenny […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Saturday, August 29 Heartache Tonight Tribute to the Eagles will be at 8 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. Formed in 2008, Heartache Tonight has quickly become the premiere Eagles Tribute band in the world, playing sold out concerts at top performing […]

 
 

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reports that mosquito batches collected on July 31 and August 6 from mosquito traps in Nunda Township and Lake in the Hills have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).  These are the first positive tests for WNV in McHenry County in 2015.  MCDH […]

 
 

Ova Clarice Albrecht, 78

Ova Clarice Albrecht, 78

Ova Clarice Albrecht, 78, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Born in Elijah, Mo, Ova worked as a medical secretary with VA Northern Indiana Health Care for many years. She was a member of Blackhawk Ministries, and will be remembered as a dedicated wife and loving mother. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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