By Jean Seegers Reporter Michael Schultz (Citizens for a Healthy Community) and Laura Rodriguez gave an informal presentation to Roscoe Trustees at the Feb. 19 Village meeting supporting the mental Health referendum that will appear on the ballot, March 17. Schultz said the goal of the Mental Health referendum is […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter The Clifford R. Johnson VFW Post No. 9759 once again held its yearly “Law Enforcement Recognition Night” on February 15 in Loves Park. The Officer of the Year winners were announced and honored: -City of Loves Park Police Department: Patrol Officer Brady Bailey -Winnebago County Sheriff’s […]
Spectrum School announced today Time-traveling Civil War Surgeon Dr. James Riley Monroe Gaskill will be completing his medical rounds at Spectrum School on the morning of March 9, 2020. Dr. Gaskill, Surgeon from the 45 Illinois Volunteers, will be demonstrating the tools of his trade and discussing the challenges of […]
By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR Officer Tim Blankenship has worked within many departments of the Belvidere Police Department. He has worked both the night shift and the day shift, and has been a field-training officer and an acting supervisor. He currently holds the position of Community Policing Coordinator. He has held […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Boone County Firefighter Explorers held their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Boone County Fire District 2 station in Poplar Grove on Saturday, Feb. 22. The funds will be used to maintain and purchase new equipment to outfit the youth and help their training be […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER At a recent Byron City Council meeting, Mayor John Rickard reported that improvements on a main highway would be underway, shortly after the entire process was announced and bids for services were provided for full approval of the Aldermen. The city’s top executive said work on […]