Archive for: February, 2024

Geologist to speak at annual FPP meeting March 14; Local nonprofit dedicated to saving farmland

ANN MARIE CAIN PHOTO Belvidere Republican 
   Members of the Farmland Projection Project, including (left to right) Laurel and Jack Ratcliffe, chair Richard Gadke, Ken Ramsay and Trina Haerterich share the desire to maintain and preserve farmland in Boone County, while still allowing for growth among its communities. The organization is holding its annual meeting on March 14, with keynote speaker Jason Thomason, Ph.D., a geologist who will talk about his research on finding water sources in Boone County.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Talk to Richard Gadke for just a few minutes and it is apparent he is passionate about preserving farm/agricultural land in Boone County, where he has lived since 1979. Gadke is the chair of the Farmland Protection Project (FPP), a group of likeminded who want […]

 
 

Arm wrestlers ‘pull down’ at Hot Rod Nellie’s; ‘Mega Practice’ fundraiser for local woman with breast cancer

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO The Gazette
	Goble’s brother, Kyle Nelson (left), is the team captain of the Stateline Arm Wrestling Club and of course took part in the benefit. Here, he’s arm-to-arm with Cale Brooks (right), a member of the Midwest Arm Fighters Club. Nelson won three straight against them.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     If you happened to walk into Hot Rod Nellie’s on Jackson Road in Pecatonica on Feb. 18, you might have marveled at the guys gathered in support of one of their own.     Kyle Nelson, the team captain of the Stateline Arm Wrestling Club, in […]

 
 

 Galentine’s Day party celebrated sisterhood, friendship

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	A group of friends came together to celebrate at a Galentine's Day party in Rockton on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Galentine’s Day is an annual celebration of sisterhood, friendship and ladies celebrating ladies. In Rockton ladies came together on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13 to for three hours of original Galentine’s Day fun as all were warmly welcomed into downtown businesses. New friendships also developed during the […]

 
 

Working to bring Fred Machesney Memorial to fruition

This is the site of the proposed Fred Machesney Memorial, once a local airport run by Machesney, who is the person the village is named after.

  By Margaret Downing REPORTER Progress is being made on the proposed “Fred Machesney Memorial” to be placed in a front lot of the old Machesney Park Mall on N. Second Street. A dedicated group of historical representatives is and has been busy on getting everything created and lined up […]

 
 

Cardinal girls trample Riverdale at sectional semifinal

The Lady Cardinals put up a stiff defense to win the semifinal game against Riverdale at the Oregon Sectional on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Here, Stillman's Amelia Dunseth, center, and Payge Barger block a shot by Riverdale's Alexis Duke in the first quarter.

RANDY STUCKENBERG PHOTO Tempo     The Lady Cardinals put up a stiff defense to win the semifinal game 57-34 against Riverdale at the Oregon Sectional on Feb. 20. Shown here, Stillman’s Amelia Dunseth, center, and Payge Barger, #20, block a shot by Riverdale’s Alexis Duke in the first quarter.

 
 

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Pierson sets new scoring record at Belvidere

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Emma Pierson capped her junior campaign with the Belvidere Bucs off with a bang. Not only did the Bucs finish the season with over 15 wins and a regional victory, but Pierson set history along the way. On the night of Feb. 13, the Bucs were […]

 
 

Saturday mornings at the Durand Library

Saturday mornings at the Durand Library

By Barbara Flores FRIENDS OF THE DURAND LIBRARY PRESIDENT New titles on the shelf!     Visit the Durand Library and take a look – 30 new titles have been added to the village collection. These books are all stacked together on a separate shelf, just waiting to be checked out. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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