Archive for: December, 2016

South Beloit 2017 Budget Available for Public View

By Margaret Downing, REPORTER  At the Nov. 21 South Beloit City Council meeting, Commissioner Linda Chambers explained that the Council had drafted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.  She noted, “We now have a budget and it is on display.”  It is not yet approved. A public hearing was […]

 
 

Lady Sobos Head North for Opener

By Chris Johnson, REPORTER  A game in Wisconsin to open regular season in head-to-head action won’t affect the overall record South Beloit will be looking to reach as they play Girls’ Basketball in a new conference. It is a non-conference event in Juda, but one which will help usher in […]

 
 

Girl Scouts go crafty while saving environment

Girl Scouts go crafty while saving environment

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois hosted a craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 12 at VFW Post 1461, located at 1310 W. Lincoln Ave. in Belvidere. “Girl Scouts are girl led. We’re just along for the ride,” Girl Scout Troop Leader Michelle Dixon said. “The girls […]

 
 

New Boone County Animal Services building finally opens

New Boone County Animal Services building finally opens

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On the brisk morning of Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m., citizens, board members, contractors, architects, subcontractors, and dogs crowded into the new Boone County Animal Services (BCAS) building for the ribbon cutting event. Spirits were high as the long awaited animal services building finally became […]

 
 

Sobos Quick Start Fades Late at Pec Turkey Tourney

By Chris Johnson, REPORTER  South Beloit will have to try to get a handle on the type of offense they want to run this season. Watching the Sobos play during the season-opening Pecatonica Thanksgiving Tournament, it can be said the pieces are there. South Beloit has a handful of talented […]

 
 

Lady Vikings finding rough seas

By Chris Johnson REPORTER It was kind of a “bumpy ride” to the start of the season for the North Boone Lady Vikings. The winter-schedule opening nine-point win over Christian Life 26-17, set the stage for what could be a snapshot of how the season could go. North Boone was […]

 
 

Blue Thunder banking on strength

By Chris Johnson REPORTER Belvidere North dealt with a tough two-point loss to Huntley, 71-69 to open the 2016-2017 winter sports season. By the end of the week, they had to work past three more losses as they prepared to get ready to play ball in the NIC-10. The Blue […]

 
 

Chairman Walberg steps aside after eight productive years

Chairman Walberg steps aside after eight productive years

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Partnerships and regionalism were two of the hallmarks of Bob Walberg’s eight years as a member – and chairman – of the Boone County Board. Overall, there were more peaks than valleys and more good days than not-so-good days, in a time when the Great Recession […]

 
 

Belvidere menus for week of Dec. 5

Breakfast menus Elementary schools Monday, Dec. 5-French toast, applesauce cups, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Dec 6-Sausage breakfast pizza, chilled diced peaches, 100 percent fruit punch, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, Dec. 7-Raised donut, ripe banana, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of […]

 
 

North Boone senior-leaders on display in Pecatonica

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The North Boone boys’ basketball, headed by a strong team of senior leaders, will have to take some hard steps to achieve a good season, as they realize play during their final season of high school basketball. During the season, it will come down to one […]

 
 
 
 
 
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