Archive for: November, 2016

Bucs answer early question in rout of taller Janesville

By Bob Kopp BDR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT While Belvidere basketball will not be out-coached, out-skilled, or out-toughed in 2016-2017 with an unselfish team chemistry accentuated by balanced distribution of the rock, the question early in the season has been how the Bucs will fair against teams with a formidable size advantage. […]

 
 

Belvidere Hometown Christmas rings in 2016 holiday season

By Jim Hagerty REPORTER Here comes Santa Claus, right down State Street. The holidays will officially be upon Belvidere Friday, Dec. 2 as the annual Hometown Christmas celebration returns from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown. The festival begins with the annual Hometown Christmas Light Parade from Madison Street to […]

 
 

Mildred Theresa Yerk, 95

Mildred Theresa Yerk, 95

Mildred Theresa Yerk, 95, of Belvidere, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, at Maple Crest Care Centre. She was born Dec. 16, 1920 in Humphrey, Neb., the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Preister) Zimmerer. She married Lester Yerk Sept. 2, 1944 in Belvidere. She retired form Champion Packaging as an inspector. […]

 
 

Coon Creek Casters donate to Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone

Coon Creek Casters donate to Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Sandy Bonacorsi paid a special visit to the Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone County (VACBC) office on behalf of the Coon Creek Casters. Bonacorsi arrived at the office at 12:45 p.m. to present the VACBC with a check for $580. This was […]

 
 

Agricultural industry is more than just farming

Agricultural industry is more than just farming

By Emily Hanlin WINNEBAGO-BOONE FARM BUREAU AG COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I once attended a workshop where the facilitator gave each audience member a scenario on a slip of paper. Each scenario depicted a farmer in a situation where he or she needed outside assistance; assistance was required from someone […]

 
 

Challenges Rising for Lady Sobos Basketball Team

By Chris Johnson, REPORTER  The advantage to starting a new season is the opportunity to take the first steps towards a high school dream. You get to start all over, some coaches have said. To many student/athletes at South Beloit High School, the focus has shifted to the winter sports […]

 
 

South Beloit Sets Out to Discover Season

By Chris Johnson, REPORTER On Monday, Nov. 21, the basketball players at South Beloit High School prepared for their season opener. The venue was familiar. They opened at the Pecatonica Thanksgiving Turkey Tourney. With a new conference affiliation, South Beloit’s travels are generally much farther these days. They don’t get […]

 
 

Roscoe Gets Ready for Annual Christmas Parade, Party

Roscoe Gets Ready for Annual Christmas Parade, Party

  By Jean Seegers, REPORTER   In keeping with tradition, the Annual Roscoe Christmas Parade and Party will get underway a few days after Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 26. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., with a parade down Main Street that will include Christmas-themed floats, music and Santa with his […]

 
 

Roscoe Athletes at Rockford University Recognized by All-NACC

The Rockford University football team had six players earn postseason recognition from the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference on Friday morning when the NACC announced its 2016 All-Conference selections. Sophomore running back Chance Manning (Durand, Ill.) and Junior offensive lineman Alex Giannoni (Camden, Tenn.) headlined the group as both were named […]

 
 

Churches Host Operation Christmas Child Collection Parties

Churches Host Operation Christmas Child Collection Parties

By Jean Seegers, REPORTER  Christmas is a time for giving. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 5656 Elevator Road in Roscoe, and Roscoe United Methodist Church, 10816 Main St. are stepping up once again this year to make Christmas a little brighter for children and families around the world. Roscoe Methodist Church […]

 
 
 
 
 
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