Archive for: January, 2016

Bucs baffling season continues

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent Standing at 9-11 with conference play resuming on March 1, the 2015-2016 edition of Belvidere basketball can be summed up succinctly: “The Bucs can almost beat anybody and definitely lose to anybody.” Knowing no one will out-coach, out-hustle, or out-tough the Bucs under the […]

 
 

Lucky Poker donates to Belvidere Special Olympics

Lucky Poker donates to Belvidere Special Olympics

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ Lucky Poker donated a check of $1,000 to the Belvidere Park District Northlands Association for Special Recreation (NASR) on Tuesday, Jan. 19. “When we opened up about a year ago last November we put up a donation jar,” Lucky Poker owner Kevin Olson said. […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 24

  Friday, Jan. 22 The Belvidere High School wrestling teams will compete against Rockford Lutheran at home in the Belvidere High School Auxiliary Gym-North at 5:30 p.m. The Belvidere High School boys’ sophomore basketball team will compete against Guilford at 5:30 p.m. at Melvin L Brown gymnasium. The Belvidere High […]

 
 

Byron Women’s Club ‘Festival of Trees’ entry wins 3rd place

Byron Women’s Club ‘Festival of Trees’ entry wins 3rd place

Submitted By Wanda Cacciatore BYRON – The Byron Museum of History’s annual display of Christmas Trees once again was the scene for both beautiful and whimsically decorated trees. Area churches and organizations choose a theme and decorated their tree with creative and unusual ornaments. Byron Women’s Club theme for this […]

 
 

Byron beats back Dixon in Big Northern West clash

Byron beats back Dixon in Big Northern West clash

By Chris Johnson Reporter BYRON – The Big Northern West, currently under siege by the Rockford Lutheran Lady Crusaders, have a challenger for the conference title, as the Byron Lady Tigers continue their winning ways, following a 16-point win over the Dixon Duchesses, 45-29, on Thursday, Jan. 14. The Lady […]

 
 

Finding funds proving difficult for Village of Pecatonica

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – One of the issues preparing to be faced by Trustees with the Pecatonica Village Board is the realization that there will be less money coming in this year. With the State of Illinois still behind in the distribution of specific funds, municipalities across the […]

 
 

‘Bago boy’s basketball makes history with No. 1 status

‘Bago boy’s basketball makes history with No. 1 status

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – Last week when the Illinois high school state basketball rankings came out the Winnebago Indians boy’s team found themselves in a position that has never before been seen by any Winnebago basketball team before. The Indians achieved the top rank of number one in […]

 
 

Youth bird program comes to local library

BELVIDERE – Join University of Illinois Extension Youth Educator Lisa Hepker on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Ida Public Library in Belvidere for It’s all about the BIRDS…no kidding! Participants will learn about the winter birds we see in Illinois, try out coolest bird application for your […]

 
 

Belvidere girls face another loss this season

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Friday, Jan. 15, the Belvidere Lady Bucs varsity basketball team faced off against the Harlem Huskies at Belvidere High School. Harlem won by a landslide 52-27. Despite the upset game, the Belvidere girls did give impressive performances against the tough Huskies. Bryanna Williams […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus: week of Jan. 25

Elementary schools Monday, Jan. 25 – Hamburger on a Fresh Bun, Chicken Nuggets w choc. chip cookie, Cheesy Breadstick w dipping sauce, Savory Green Beans, Crispy Romaine, Crunchy Carrots, Juicy Orange wedges, 100% Apple Juice, Variety of Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 26 – Cinnamon French Toast & Sausage, Chicken Patty Sandwich, […]

 
 
 
 
 
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