Archive for: February, 2016

Metro Narcotics Unit make arrests

Metro Narcotics Unit make arrests

BOONE COUNTY – On Thursday, February 4, 2016, an investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit resulted in the arrest of a two Elgin residents on felony drug charges. Lee Dennis Mabry, 51, of Elgin, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (heroin) within […]

 
 

Bernita H. Shelden, 90

Bernita H. Shelden, 90

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Bernita H. Shelden, 90, of Battle Creek, Mich., formerly of Cherry Valley, Ill., went to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, Feb. 3. She was born on Oct. 19, 1925 in Belvidere, Ill., as the eldest daughter of Clyde and Esther (Baker) Brown. She met […]

 
 

Film shot partly in Belvidere joins Beloit International Film Festival

Film shot partly in Belvidere joins Beloit International Film Festival

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – “Two strangers brush hands on a crowded Chicago El Train. A week later, without having exchanged a word, she moves in with him. They fabricate a rich romantic history together. But when reality tests their lies, they must decide if their love is true,” […]

 
 

“Revved” Bucs salt Pretzels again

“Revved” Bucs salt Pretzels again

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Hall-of-famer Reggie Jackson often referred to himself as “the straw that stirs the drink” while leading Oakland and the Yankees to some of the most dominating dynasties in MLB. “Always Revved” Austin Revolinski, who has a legitimate shot at becoming the first […]

 
 

Battle of Belvidere moves North

Battle of Belvidere moves North

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent Gump was right. It happens. BELVIDERE – North crossed town with a 0-10 conference record to play the Bucs who were riding a three game NIC-10 winning streak and left with a convincing 61-54 victory. Despite falling behind 7-0 in the opening minutes, the […]

 
 

Belvidere Sister Cities announces youth art showcase

BOONE COUNTY – The Sister Cities Association of Belvidere announces the upcoming 28th Annual Young Artists Showcase held by Sister Cities International headquartered in Washington D.C. The 2016 theme for the competition is “Peace Through People.” Sister Cities International is a non-profit organization, which promotes peace, understanding, respect, and friendship […]

 
 

Emily Hanlin speaks about being FFA proud

Emily Hanlin speaks about being FFA proud

By Emily Hanlin Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau BOONE COUNTY – George Washington, the first President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, once said, “Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most […]

 
 

Commercial filmed at my parent’s house resurfaces after nearly 40 years

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – As many of you may already know, a local television station has been celebrating its’ 50th year in business. They have been playing film clips from the past of local commercials and television shows that were produced by the station in segments titled “A […]

 
 

Byron sophomore takes first in audio-essay competition

Byron sophomore takes first in audio-essay competition

BYRON – Kathleen Rock, a sophomore at Byron High School, was awarded first place prize at the District 6 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) & Auxiliary “Voice of Democracy” (VOD) audio-essay competition. The awards banquet was held Saturday, Jan. 16 at the VFW Post 1461 in Belvidere, and welcomed 13 […]

 
 

Byron High brings home ribbon from snow sculpting competition

Byron High brings home ribbon from snow sculpting competition

By Doug Schroder Editor ROCKFORD – Last week from Wednesday, Jan. 27, through Saturday, Jan. 30, teams came together at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford to compete in the 30th Annual Illinois State Snow Sculpting competition. Altogether 11 State teams, 15 high school teams and one exhibition team (the winners of […]

 
 
 
 
 
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