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Meyer’s Tails Up Farm to host Dog’s Day Out on June 8

MEYER’S TAILS UP FARM FACEBOOK PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   Meyer’s Tails Up Farm will again host Dog’s Day Out this year on Sunday, June 8, at their place in Belvidere. The event is free to attend.

    Meyer’s Tails Up Farm is once again opening its gates for Dog’s Day Out, a free community event for dog lovers, held Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5390 Irene Road in Belvidere.     Area residents are encouraged to bring their dogs – all breeds and […]

 
 

Winnebago wins Mike Mowen Track and Field Invite

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     Winnebago hosted this year’s Mike Mowen Invite on May 9. It was a big day for Winnebago boys track and field team, as they defended their home track against nine other competing teams. Byron, Rockford Lutheran, Lena-Winslow, Forreston, Oregon, Rockford Christian, Mendota, Galena, and Dakota […]

 
 

Shirland School presented The Little Mermaid Jr.

Ariel and Prince Eric

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Shirland School’s stage was transformed into the sea, creating a place where Ariel invited audiences to become “Part of Your World,” on May 2 and 3 in the production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Under the direction Ms. Dawn Heavilin, the district’s music teacher and musical […]

 
 

New Machesney Park officials sworn in at board meeting

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	Machesney Park Village President Steve Johnson is shown being sworn in for another term. See more photos inside.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the May 5 board of trustees meeting, swearing in ceremonies for newly elected or reelected officials:  Mayor Steve Johnson, 3rd term, Clerk Chris Galetsis, Treasurer Deb Alms, 3rd term, Trustee Aaron Wilson, 4th term, Trustee Joe Seipts, 3rd term, and Trustee Neil Rote were held. After […]

 
 

From Fujian to the future: Xiang Yi’s inspiring journey to the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

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	Xiang Yi Chen, born in the Fujian province of China, moved to America with her family when she was six years old. She is now a U.S. citizen and set to be a graduating senior at Byron High School.

    In a quiet corner of Illinois, a bright light shines in the form of Xiang Yi Chen, a high school senior whose remarkable journey from China to Byron is as inspiring as it is heartfelt. This year, Xiang Yi (pronounced shī-YEE) celebrates not just her upcoming high school graduation […]

 
 

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Belvidere gears up for 9th annual Build-A-Bike event to support local kids

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   The ninth annual Build-A-Bike returns Wednesday, May 14, to bring donated bicycles to pre-selected children in need.

A beloved local tradition is rolling back into town. Build-A-Bike Belvidere returns for its ninth year on Wednesday, May 14, continuing its mission of bringing the community together to put bikes – and big smiles – into the hands of local children. The one-day event rallies together volunteers, sponsors, and […]

 
 

Pec Playhouse Theatre continuing to fundraise for new location

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	The proposed architectural plan for the new Pec Playhouse Theatre.

    After the roof collapse in February of 2021, the Pec Playhouse Theatre went in search of a new home. It was in December of 2023 that the Pec Playhouse Theatre board first viewed the “Bennett Construction Building” situated on the corner of Third and Reed Streets as a possible […]

 
 
 
 
 
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