Archive for: February, 2016

Bowling continues through the winter weather

Bowling continues through the winter weather

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – With the harsh, brutal winds and the fierce cold still raging through the Belvidere/Boone County area, everyone is becoming more restless and eager for spring to arrive. After another snowfall this past week, people are hoping more than ever that they will not have […]

 
 

Lady Bucs face another win, another loss

Lady Bucs face another win, another loss

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School girls’ basketball team has had a trying season with wins and losses abound. Several of the losses occurred right at home to the dismay of Buc fans. However, the Lady Bucs have remained strong and not given up as the […]

 
 

Second round to Jefferson

Second round to Jefferson

By Bob Kopp By BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – The J-Hawks flew into town and swept the season series with a thrilling 61-58 win that was much closer than the score after taking the home contest 70-64 back on Dec. 16 in a game not as close as the score. […]

 
 

Donna Carter Walberg, 87

Donna Carter Walberg, 87

CHARLOTTE – Donna Carter Walberg, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Feb. 12 at Charlotte Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born in Winnebago County, Ill., as the daughter of the late Jay Wallace and Ruby Hassinger Carter. Her beloved husband of 68 years, […]

 
 

Franklin Axel Walberg, 88

Franklin Axel Walberg, 88

CHARLOTTE – Franklin Axel Walberg, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Jan. 9 in the Harris Hospice Unit of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. He was born in McHenry County, Ill. and was the son of the late Axel H. and Signe M. Anderson […]

 
 

Man guilty of aggravated battery to a child in Boone County

Man guilty of aggravated battery to a child in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Wednesday, Feb. 17 that Dylan Abbot, 23, of Machesney Park, Ill., was sentenced to 11 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Aggravated Battery to a Child. On July 19, 2014, Abbott caused great bodily harm to a […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus: week of Feb. 22

Belvidere school menus: week of Feb. 22

Elementary schools Monday, Feb. 22 – Cheeseburger on a bun, chicken nuggets and waffles with syrup, cheesy breadsticks with sauce, green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy baby carrots, juicy orange wedges, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Feb. 23 -Hot ham and cheese sandwich, chicken patty sandwich, […]

 
 

DaVita Belvidere Dialysis opens its doors in Belvidere

DaVita Belvidere Dialysis opens its doors in Belvidere

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – After about a year of prolonged paperwork and drawn out plans, DaVita Belvidere Dialysis opened their doors on Monday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. To celebrate the achievement of finally being able to treat patients, DaVita held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to kickoff their […]

 
 

Belvidere North stuns Harlem, returns to state bowling finals

Belvidere North stuns Harlem, returns to state bowling finals

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Two weeks ago Harlem’s girls bowling team easily won its own regional tournament, 490 pins in front of runner-up Belvidere North. But Feb. 13 was the Day of the Lady Blue Thunder as they won the Round Lake sectional, 17 pins ahead of […]

 
 

Belvidere Lions club looks to expand their pride

Belvidere Lions club looks to expand their pride

By C.L. Smith Reporter BELVIDERE – In an effort to get kids excited about a new Leo Club, the Belvidere Lions held an informational meeting for students and parents at the Boone County Historical Museum on Saturday, Feb. 6. Lions Clubs International is a large service club organization that operates […]

 
 
 
 
 
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