By Doug Schroder, Editor Only nine students participated in the annual Tractor Day this year. Eight tractors were driven in the parade on Friday, March 23, with one of those tractors carrying a guest. The students who participated were Lacey Tierney, Jelene Weerda, Jared Cunningham, Kain Viel, Jacob Bryden, Brennan Burkhart, […]
By Chris Johnson, reporter The co-op of Pecatonica and Durand baseball players suit up again this season as they prepare to make a push towards a successful NUIC season and they are off to a pretty solid start. Recent wins over nearby neighbors help give a picture of how tough this […]
First Presbyterian Church in Winnebago kicked off their 150th Anniversary with a special service, followed by a dinner on Sunday, March 18. Long-time member Alta Straley poses with one of the 10 table centerpieces she put together for the event. Doug Schroder photo For more church news pick […]
The U.S. Attorney’s Office monitored the federal, state and local primary elections in Rockford and surrounding communities on March 20, John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, announced last Tuesday. As part of the monitoring effort, the office operated a telephone hotline for citizens […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Pam Stock of the Boone County Conservation District came out early on Tuesday, March 20 to speak to the Women’s Business Breakfast Network. Guests enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast at the First National Bank, 1725 S. State St. for the event. Stock came well prepared for […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Currently on a tour including five locations, the Army All Terrain Fighting Vehicle Team made their third stop at Belvidere High School to showcase Army assets and create excitement about the Army. They brought a Polaris RZR and an electric motorcycle and took up positions in […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Drug Operations and Gangs were the topics presented to the group during Session 7 of the Belvidere Citizen’s Police Academy. Detective Mike Ball began sharing information on drug operations in Belvidere and Boone. Det. Ball has been with the BPD for 18 years. During that time, […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Voters are close to knowing who they will have to choose from in the Nov. 6 Boone County general election. The only unknown at this point is whether any Independent candidates will declare their candidacies in June. They were able to begin circulating their nominating petitions […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The 29th Annual Young Artists’ Showcase drew record crowds to the Alpine/Midland Bank on Saturday, May 17 for the award ceremony. “The City Council is thrilled with the level of talent in the community,” said Mayor Chamberlain. Bank president Don Banks said, “It’s an honor to […]