On Friday, April 27, the next chapter of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office began. With the retirement of Chief Deputy Mark Pollock, Boone County Sheriff David Ernest named Perry Gay as Chief Deputy; Scott Yunk as Lieutenant; Ryan Smith as Sergeant, and announced several other new assignments. Perry Gay, a […]
By Anne Eickstad Editor Alex Jacobs of Belvidere North High School will be going on to study and cheer at Iowa University next school year. Tammy Rentschler and Lacee Slaven had the pleasure of coaching AJ for the past two years after she transferred from Guilford. “AJ was an absolute […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Timber Pointe Golf Club was a very busy place on Saturday, April 28. Not only were their regulars out on the course, but the Belvidere North High School Music Booster Association was hosting a fundraiser there from 12 to 10 p.m. “We have over 100 […]
Editor Four fire departments joined to train together at the training tower in Poplar Grove on Saturday, April 21 – Kirkland, Capron Fire District 1, Boone County District 2, and North Boone County District 3. “We have 20 firefighters training together today. It’s all about dedication and teamwork,” said Chief […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Belvidere High School gymnasium was the site of a fundraiser for the BHS Renaissance Club, which works to improve the school climate from the student’s perspective. They plan initiatives to recognize students, faculty, and staff; help students feel welcome; and improve the overall feeling in […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Main Street Players of Boone County will be presenting The Hiding Place, the true story of Corrie ten Boom this month. The ten Boom family were devout Christians living quiet, ordinary lives as watchmakers in Holland when the Nazis invade and occupy their country. This […]
This is an exciting find for the residents of northern Illinois, and it is sure to bring visitors from miles around to see the official Biggest Tree in Illinois.
Stillman Valley Senior, Anna Broski, has been chosen as one of the Rockford Register Star 20 Young Americans of 2018. Meridian CUSD 223 Superintendent, PJ Caposey, said, “Anna has had an incredible high school career and deserves every bit of recognition she is receiving.
Stillman Valley High School hosted a National Letter of Intent signing day for seven student athletes that will continue with their sport at their college/university of choice.