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Mural honors Sarah J. Ames; Dedication held during Heritage Days

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   The Boone County Arts Council last Saturday dedicated a mural to Sarah J. Ames, considered to be a groundbreaking figure in Boone County’s history. Located at 109 N. State St., Belvidere, the mural was created by Belvidere artist and Everest Satellite High School Principal Mike LaScola. In attendance were current and former law enforcement, as well as members of the Ames family; the mural joins those honoring local legends Fred Schulte and John Lawson.

During the Heritage Days celebration last weekend, the Boone County Arts Council dedicated its newest downtown mural that honored the life and legacy of Sarah J. Ames, who became chief deputy sheriff of Boone County in 1891; appointed by her husband, then-Sheriff Albert T. Ames. She was known for her […]

 
 

Korean War exhibit in Pecatonica

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Gazette
	Members of the Pecatonica American Legion Post #197 posting the colors to start the open house on May 24. Glenn Smith played trumpet.

BY THE PECATONICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY     The 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean Conflict is this year. As part of Pecatonica Memorial Day weekend that took place on May 24, the Pecatonica Historical Society held an open house to honor our local Korean War Era veterans.     The […]

 
 

Rockton, Rockford welcomed thousands of athletes for Ironman 70.3

GO ROCKFORD PHOTO The Journal/The Herald
	Congratulations to all the athletes who took part in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford, Illinois on Sunday, June 22.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Temperatures hitting the 90s made the first Ironman 70.3 Rockford-Illinois competition extra challenging for 2,700 athletes from various states and countries and more than 1,500 volunteers. Held on June 22, the event was organized by Go Rockford (Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) in partnership with […]

 
 

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