Archive for: December, 2015
Local communities receive money owed by state
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BOONE COUNTY – On Dec. 7, the Illinois Senate and Gov. Bruce Rauner passed a bill releasing some of the money it has owed local governments for more than five months. Senate Bill 2309 released the motor fuel taxes, video gambling taxes and lottery winnings […]
Seasoning salt on Pretzels by Bucs again
Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent FREEPORT – Freeport is always tough at home. Exuberant fans, high-decibel pep band, physical play to match consistent athleticism, and a proud tradition never backing down to anyone make the longest road trip in the NIC-10 a challenge for visitors. Especially since Belvidere knocked the Pretzels […]
Belvidere Fire Department creates new fall prevention initiative
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Every year, the Belvidere Fire Department presents fire prevention techniques to the residents of Sheffield Meadows, Shadley Apartments, and Pearl Place Apartments. This year, the fire department presented fire prevention techniques to Shadley Apartments on Nov. 23, and had the same presentation at Sheffield […]
Belvidere Police Detectives arrest Rockford man
BELVIDERE – On Dec. 15, Belvidere Police Detectives were called to the 400 Block of W. Jackson St. for a shooting. Detectives arrived on scene and began a preliminary investigation. Belvidere Police Detectives have since arrested and charged Ronald L. Ball, 69 of Rockford, with one count of armed violence […]
Santa Claus comes to Candlewick
By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – On Saturday, Dec. 12, Santa Claus made a special stop at the Candlewick Lake Recreation Center to have a breakfast with the families that reside in the Candlewick community. The breakfast, which consisted of pancakes, sausage, milk, and/or orange juice, provided the perfect morning […]
Fernie Silva signs National Letter of Intent to attend Notre Dame College of Ohio
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Hononegah High School Senior Fernie Silva will be on the wrestling team at Notre Dame College of Ohio next fall. On Monday, Nov. 30, Silva, seated between his parents Jennifer and Manny Silva, signed a National Letter of Intent for wrestling at Notre Dame […]