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Fall Fun Guide for 2024

Fall Fun Guide for 2024

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Main Street and the railroad

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   An 1856 map of Belvidere (North = left, South = right) shows the still complete Courthouse Square and William H. Gilman’s estate, “Gilman’s Forest.”

By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST A main street is exactly what it sounds like—the main street for business in a populated area. So why, then, does our own Main Street play second fiddle to State Street or Logan? Some might be quick to guess that it must […]

 
 

Lady Indians tip off 2024 volleyball season

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Pecatonica Indians are back on the volleyball court after posting a 21-12-3 record last season. After a first round playoff loss to a familiar opponent in the Durand Bulldogs, the Indians are back with some big expectations.      Pecatonica head coach Lisa Mellentine is […]

 
 

NLI to host public opening event at their William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Herald
	Burpee staff (left) and NLI Executive Director Alan Branhagen (right) looking for fossils.

Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the public to attend a Public Opening Event at their William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton on Thursday, Sept. 26. The open house will be 4 to 6:30 p.m. Event parking and check in will be at Woodlands Park, corner of Falcon Point […]

 
 

A number of resolutions approved by Loves Park

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park City Council members were busy at the Aug. 19 council meeting Young At Heart Junior Princess Violet Bane was present to open the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Young At Heart Princesses Ivy Smith, Maddison Ortega, Kaylee […]

 
 

Master Showmanship Contest held at Ogle County 4-H Fair

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo
	Cooper Alderks, of Carefree 4-H Club, showing his steer at the Master Showmanship Contest on Aug. 3 during the Ogle County Fair. Alderks went on to win the Senior Division. He represented Ogle County at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 9.

By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION     The Ogle County 4-H Senior Master Showman winner for 2024 was Cooper Alderks from Carefree 4-H Club. The runner-up for this year was Gwen Hall of Ogle Jolly 4-H Club. Other senior participants ages 14-18 included Ayden […]

 
 

8/28/24 Shopper’s Guide

8/28/24 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

8/28/24 Scoop Today

8/28/24 Scoop Today

 

 
 

8/29/24 The Shopper

8/29/24 The Shopper

 

 
 

New school year may bring with it concerns, anxiety, uncertainty; Rosecrance makes  student mental health a priority

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   The start of a new school year can be stressful for children of all ages, so Rosecrance Behavioral Health is there to offer tips for parents and caregivers that can help children deal with their concerns.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Waning summer daylight; pencils, notebooks and folders replacing beach balls and suntan lotion on store shelves; and earlier bedtimes are a few of the changes that signal the start of a new school year—bringing with it a potential mix of excitement, anticipation, fears and anxieties […]

 
 
 
 
 
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