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4/27/23 East Shopper
Author Archive: RvpAdmin
Obituary
Bruce P. Macdonald, 89, formerly of Belvidere, Proud Air Force Korean War Veteran, passed away April 5, 2023 in Rockford at his assisted living. Born Sept. 6, 1933 to Harriett (Porter) and Thomas Macdonald in New York City. The family was then transferred to Washington, D.C. for two years before […]
First BPD Mobile Food Pantry of 2023 a success
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The first mobile food pantry held by the Belvidere Police Dept. in 2023 had enough food for 250 families. It was scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 11, at 4 p.m. Volunteers from Empower Boone came to assist the police with the event. VIPS (Volunteers […]
Hononegah H.O.P.E Foundation ‘Touch of Caddyshack’ on par in producing great fun for a worthy cause
REPORTER Hononegah Community High School’s H.O.P.E Foundation was on Par in producing great fun on Saturday evening, April 1, at the Rockton American Center, (American Legion.) Everywhere one looked golf fashions similar to what was worn in the 1980’s comedy “Caddyshack” fit the events theme. Outfits ranged from a dress […]
Machesney Park shows supports to local organizations
During the April 3 Village Board of Trustees meeting, donations were presented to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) and the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford: Carlson Unit. Executive Director Pam Osborne and Education Director Corrine Sosso accepted KNIB’s donation to support the organization’s education, beautification, and recycling initiatives. As […]
Julia Hull Library: Curl up with a good book this spring; Introduction to ancestry: genealogy basics and census records
Explore Census records using Ancestry Library Edition! This class will cover the basics of genealogy. Then, we’ll practice how to search for and read census information. Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Adults only. Registration required: 815-645-8611. Storytime at the Library Join us at the library, every Wednesday at […]
New leadership in Pecatonica working to restore trust, supporting commnity
By George Howe REPORTER The current climate in our society is rife with anger, violence, and confrontation. Pecatonica’s newly elected Village Board President Tom Heister is very aware of these turbulent times and his recurring message that he conveyed to me as we spoke recently was the need for all […]
