Archive for: December, 2023

Rockton Grade School art teacher invites everyone to ‘Meet the Hotdogs’

Rockton Grade School art teacher invites everyone to ‘Meet the Hotdogs’

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER April Graves is an art teacher at Rockton Grade School. She graduated from Rockford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and Fine Arts in Studio, as well as having a Masters of Arts in teaching. Now she can add the title of author of […]

 
 

Harlem boys snaps seven-game losing streak

By Alex Gary REPORTER The Harlem Huskies picked up their first NIC-10 win of the boys basketball season with a 48-45 win over the Bucs in Belvidere. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak after Harlem had opened the year with solid wins over Johnsburg and Crystal Lake Central. The […]

 
 

Meridian CUSD #223 recognized as a Best-in-Class employer; Based on results from Gallagher’s 2023 U.S. Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey

U.S. Organizations are ranked based on answers to how a place supports their employees’ physical, emotional, career and financial wellbeing.     Meridian CUSD #223 stood out as an organization committed to their people and strategic approach to benefits, HR, and compensation, which inclusively engages and motivates their employees. The annual […]

 
 

12/13/23 Shopper’s Guide

12/13/23 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

12/13/23 Scoop Today

12/13/23 Scoop Today

 

 
 

12/14/23 West Shopper

12/14/23 West Shopper

 

 
 

12/14/23 East Shopper

12/14/23 East Shopper

 

 
 

Foundation announces community grants; Local organizations, groups benefit from donor generosity

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   The Boone County Community Foundation (BCCF) hosted its annual community grant breakfast on Nov. 14. Over $56,000, in community grants, was awarded to 22 Boone County organizations through the Community Grant Program.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The Boone County Community Foundation (BCCF) on Nov. 14 held its annual community grant breakfast, at which time 22 grants were awarded to county organizations “to help meet the needs of Boone County,” as explained in a BCCF release. The recipients included: ⦁ Belvidere Family […]

 
 

Folk surpasses 1,000 points as Durand Bulldogs fall to Galena

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO The Gazette
	Folk (center) surrounded by his parents Amy McIntosh and Nick Folk with the 1,000-point game ball.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Durand Bulldogs got their 2023-24 boys’ basketball season off to a hot start with four early wins, including an impressive showing in this year’s AFC Tournament. On Nov. 30, the Bulldogs faced off with the Galena Pirates in a highly anticipated matchup.     Galena […]

 
 

39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk filled community with magical holiday spirit

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Dancers from Miss Andrea's Dance Factory sold baked goods and sang Christmas carols on Saturday.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton was filled with magical holiday spirit during the 39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk, which started Dec.1 and concluded on Dec. 3. Settlers Park came alive with sounds of the season sung by The Willowbrook Middle School Choir. A Christmas tree, a nutcracker, and a gingerbread […]

 
 
 
 
 
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