Archive for: March, 2016

Residents urged to keep dryer vents clear

Residents urged to keep dryer vents clear

By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – At the Feb. 29 Loves Park City Council meeting, Alderman Clint Little advised members that two fire calls taken in the previous week were both due to clogged dryer vents. Little advises residents “to do simple maintenance, maybe a half hour’s time, to […]

 
 

Incubator Program at HHS promotes young entrepreneurs

Incubator Program at HHS promotes young entrepreneurs

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – After months of preparation, students in the Entrepreneurial Incubator Program at Hononegah High School (HHS) recently made their pitch to the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Board of Directors. The MVP Board is a group of committed volunteers that represent various industries and organizations from […]

 
 

Ledgewood students celebrate the 112th birthday of Dr. Seuss

Ledgewood students celebrate the 112th birthday of Dr. Seuss

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.” Familiar words from the popular Dr. Seuss book – Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Theodor Geisel wrote 60 books under the pseudonym Dr. […]

 
 

Team NorthPointe hustles to top of the Hancock

Team NorthPointe hustles to top of the Hancock

CHICAGO – Running up 94 flights of stairs in one of the nation’s tallest buildings may not be everyone’s idea of a relaxing Sunday afternoon, but 28 people from NorthPointe Wellness in Roscoe recently completed the Hustle Up the Hancock in Chicago for the sixth year. The event, held on […]

 
 

Belvidere Mutual Insurance receives award for 140 years of service

Belvidere Mutual Insurance receives award for 140 years of service

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois mutual companies have served their policyholders for over a hundred years. Farmers had problems getting insurance protection for buildings, homes, livestock and machinery. Therefore, Mutuals developed throughout the state to fill this void. These Mutuals are different from stock insurance companies, as they are owned and controlled […]

 
 

Belvidere North sweeps competition in Boone County Invitational

Belvidere North sweeps competition in Boone County Invitational

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Boone County Track and Field Invitational set at Belvidere North High School on Wednesday, March 9, featured teams from Belvidere North High School, Belvidere High School, and North Boone High School. Belvidere North swept the competition with the most wins between the three […]

 
 

Local artist teaches senior art classes at Keen Age Center

Local artist teaches senior art classes at Keen Age Center

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ Donna Thomas believes that painting is something you’re never too old to do. The local artist teaches painting classes for seniors Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Keen Age Center. “It will be four years this August since I’ve started painting classes at the Keen […]

 
 

Drug dealer sentenced to eight years in Boone County

Drug dealer sentenced to eight years in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Friday, March 11 that Derrick Jones, 26, of Rockford, pled guilty and was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for drug delivery charges. Jones made a delivery of a substance containing less than a gram […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, March 11 through Saturday, March 12

Weekend events for Friday, March 11 through Saturday, March 12

Friday, March 11 St. James School of Belvidere will host a Fish Fry Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will include an all you can eat baked or hand beer battered fried cod served with Mac and cheese, French fries, coleslaw, vegetables, salad, and dessert. The Fish […]

 
 

Race for six Boone County Board seats will begin Tuesday

Race for six Boone County Board seats will begin Tuesday

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – The presidential preference primary election is Tuesday when the remaining candidates, all vying to lead the United States for another four years, will continue their battle for delegates. There’s also an important election going on locally, as competition for six seats on the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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