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Drive-thru library

Drive-thru library

submitted photo Tempo Huge success with the Meridian School District’s first drive through library. Over 76 students requesting books and over 186 books that went out. All precautions were taken with sanitized books in bags, social distancing, and everything recommended to be safe. Thank you, Mrs. Brooks!

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire celebrates 80th year

Harlem-Roscoe Fire celebrates 80th year

The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District #1 is celebrating 80 years of service throughout 2020.  On April 4th, 1940, the old Roscoe Fire Department became a fire district. The department strives to lead the pack with extensive training and the latest state-of–the-art gear, and equipment. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don Shoevlin reminisces, “It […]

 
 

Machesney Park generates balanced budget for 2020-21 fiscal year

By Bob Balgemann Reporter First of two Parts Village staff has once again put together a balanced budget for a new fiscal year, this one covering the period May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021. Final action on the spending plan will be Monday night. Approval on first reading came […]

 
 

Rocky road leads to adoption of Belvidere budget for 2020-21

By Bob Balgemann Reporter It started calmly enough with a handful of officials, scattered by the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, gathered at city hall for the April 6 city council meeting. There was a public hearing on the proposed 2020-21 budget, with provisions made for residents to be heard […]

 
 

Rockford Firefighter passes from COVID-19 complications

Rockford Firefighter passes from COVID-19 complications

RFD photo The Journal   The Brothers and Sisters of Local 413 want to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Firefighter Mario Araujo. Brother Araujo, an 18 year veteran of the CFD, passed away April 7 from complications of COVID-19. Rest in peace brother and we […]

 
 

Outdoor Warning Sirens and Weather Spotters

Outdoor Warning Sirens and Weather Spotters

April 21 marks the anniversary of the Belvidere Tornado in 1967 that touched so many lives then and continues to impact the community even today. The Boone County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is overseen by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, and is directed by EMA Coordinator, Dan Zaccard. It is […]

 
 

4/15/20 Shopper’s Guide

4/15/20 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

4/15/20 Scoop Today

4/15/20 Scoop Today

 

 
 

4/16/20 West Shopper

4/16/20 West Shopper

 

 
 

4/16/20 East Shopper

4/16/20 East Shopper

 

 
 
 
 
 
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