By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Challenges do not build character. Challenges reveal character. Bucs baseball 2016 will be challenging. With the matriculation of first-team all-conference captains Tyler Lass to Northwestern and Ryan McKnight to Monmouth, both starring on the mound, at the plate, and wherever needed, Head […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Saturday, April 2, Belvidere firefighters braved the bitter temperatures, gusty winds, and sporadic snowfalls to perform child safety seat checks. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the firefighters were stationed at the PNC Bank parking lot, located at 130 S. State St. in […]
Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition is having a forum: Underage Drinking and Drug Use Forum at Belvidere North High School Forum Room from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information please contact Kristina Olsen at 815-387-2536 or [email protected]
BELVIDERE – The Boone County Agricultural Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission is inviting the public to a showing of the documentary, “Farmland.” “Farmland” gives an in-depth look at several young farmers and ranchers who are responsible for not only running a business, but also growing and raising the food […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Boone County Historical Museum kicks off its 2016 Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. with a presentation titled “The Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois” by Dan Wykes in the museum’s Grand Gallery. “This lecture is the first of three upcoming […]
BOONE COUNTY – Peggy Rogers from OSF is the guest speaker for the Boone County Council on Aging’s upcoming presentation on April 13. Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activities for Cancer Prevention is the topic of the Boone County Council on Aging’s “To Your Health Series,” for Wednesday, April 13, […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, March 28, Enbridge Energy Company Inc. donated funds to three Boone County emergency responders, which included Capron Rescue Squad, the Belvidere Police Department, and the Belvidere Fire Department. All of these organizations are first responders to the Enbridge Energy pipeline system […]
STILLMAN VALLEY – Stillman Valley High School’s yearbook, the Cardinal, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2016 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks […]
ROCKFORD – As part of the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s grand re-opening, former NFL player Sean Considine will be present at the store on Saturday, April 2. “We are thrilled to offer the public the chance to meet Sean Considine,” said Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director, Keri Nelson. […]
By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – As the tradition goes, Tractor Day took place again this year on the day before Spring Break. Last Thursday, March 24, started out as a raw, cold and rainy morning when students started assembling with their tractors just south […]