Archive for: October, 2015

GPS Faith Community announces a fall festival featuring a craft fair, farmers market, Trunk or Treat

MACHESNEY PARK – The public is invited to the GPS Faith Community Fall Festival on Oct. 24, located at 10714 N. Second St. in Machesney Park. The festival will feature an indoor Craft and Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An outdoor Farmers Market will be held from […]

 
 

Mayor calls residents to action over state budget crisis

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The state’s budget impasse has affected many of Illinois’ municipalities and now they are fighting to be heard. Village of Machesney Park Mayor Jerry Bolin updated the Board of Trustees and educated the public on how the state’s budget crisis has already […]

 
 

Candlewick Lake hosts holiday craft, vendor fair

Candlewick Lake hosts holiday craft, vendor fair

By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – On Saturday, Oct. 3, Candlewick Lake opened the gates to the public for their annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair with anything and everything a craft lover could want. Some of the unique quality craftsmanship included Barbie St. Aubin’s homemade quilts, Cindy Branscum’s […]

 
 

Boone County Health Department announces upcoming pregnancy sessions

BOONE COUNTY – We’d love for you to join us for some pampering and fun! Boone County Health Department is proud to announce the kickoff of Becoming a Mom/Comenzando Bien Prenatal Classes for expecting families! Join our team of experts for education and group discussion. Topics include: prenatal care, nutrition […]

 
 

Dan Holmes to perform at Belvidere Church of Christ

BELVIDERE – Dan Holmes is an outstanding acoustic guitar player who has played professionally on the east coast and was once the opening act for Jimmy Buffet, Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger. He has performed at hundreds of churches in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, the Illinois State Fair, as well […]

 
 

Inaugurate Belvidere/Boone Metro Narcotics Unit makes first arrest

Inaugurate Belvidere/Boone Metro Narcotics Unit makes first arrest

BELVIDERE – On Monday, Oct. 12, a multi-jurisdictional investigation by the newly commissioned Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit, Illinois State Police District 16, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force and Rockford Police Department resulted in the arrest of two Rockford Residents on felony drug charges. Jacob Baxter, […]

 
 

Vikings cruise for big win over Bucs

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent ROCKFORD – Riding the crest of two consecutive convincing wins over previously unbeaten powerhouses Harlem and Hononegah to resurrect pre-season prognostications of a serious run in the post-season, the Bucs were stumped then stomped by the host Vikings in a game far more lopsided […]

 
 

Five injured in Boone County auto accident

BOONE COUNTY – On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at approximately 10 a.m., The Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to Route 76 and Spring Creek Road for a vehicle accident. Deputies arrived and discovered two vehicles were involved, one of the vehicles came to rest on its side. Five people were taken […]

 
 

Come learn about property taxes

BOONE COUNTY – Are you confused about Property Taxes? Then, come and learn about the process at one of the Property Tax Clinics in the area. The Property Tax Clinics seminars are sponsored by State Rep. Bob Pritchard, State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, and State Senator Dave Syverson. The topics for […]

 
 

Wanted: participants for a free educational event

BELVIDERE – Are you between the ages of 62 and 64? Are you wondering about Health Care? What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? What does Medicare Part A cover? What is Medigap Insurance? Did you know that each year one out of three seniors over the age of […]

 
 
 
 
 
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