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By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Creation of an ad-hoc committee to deal with filling specialized, appointed positions within Boone County government was brought up at the January County Board meeting. After discussion failed to reach a consensus, the matter was referred to the board’s annual planning retreat, held Feb. 3, for […]
Rockford Art Museum (RAM) opens its 77th Young Artist Show: High School Division with a free public opening and awards ceremony 1–3 p.m., Sunday, March 4. Sponsored by Women’s Art Board, the exhibition remains on view through March 31 at RAM, located inside Riverfront Museum Park at 711 North Main […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “Our service unit originally talked about wanting to do a Powder Puff Derby back in May, 2017,” said Jeanine Hadley, volunteer Girl Scout leader. “We officially started planning it in Fall, 2017, and had the event on Jan. 20 this year. The committee for the Derby included […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “We’ve been here under the Meyer name for 32 years,” said Gwen Meyer. “Kent’s parents, Ryan and Cindy Meyer owned it first. We took it over 22 years ago. We do lodging, grooming, training, and doggie day care. We are professional dog handlers. We show dogs […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “This was one of the best, if not the best, casts that I have ever had the chance to work with,” said Dr. Phillip Vermillion, co-director of Shrek the Musical. “ All of the students–cast, crew, orchestra–everybody stepped up to take ownership of the show. “It’s […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Matthew C. Scaro, an Illinois Libertarian, has announced his intention to run for the office of Governor of Illinois in the 2018 general election. “I don’t think the people have a Conservative choice this year. I think I am the only Conservative choice. “We have to […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter A lot happened around the Belvidere Police Department in the just concluded 2017 calendar year. There were retirements, promotions, and new hires that brought the department back to its authorized personnel strength, and some accomplishments, to name a few. Details of all that activity was […]
By Chris Johnson reporter The North Boone Lady Vikings winter sports season has come to a close. Following a loss to the defending Regional Champion Winnebago Lady Indians on Wednesday Feb. 7, 49-25, uniforms were turned in and all of the athlete’s attention turned to the open fields and […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Belvidere Police Dept. has held training sessions for citizens who are willing to donate their time to volunteering with the police and helping out during events. The Volunteers in Police Service (VIPs) are easy to spot during Heritage Days, the Boone County Fair, parades, and […]
By Chris Johnson reporter The USDA requires certain foods be provided to the students within the State-controlled education system. Those items have to be in balance, with calories and other criteria considered. A lot of restrictions are involved in the actual design of the final tray. Some say, at times, […]
