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Many items of interest spanned our local news pages in 1929

By Margaret Downing REPORTER On Nov. 29, 1929, a small write-up noted, “Railroad business declining. The railroads of the United States performed 24 percent less passenger service per inhabitant in 1928 than in 1911. The passenger business of the railroad has been declining steadily in recent years due to the […]

 
 

Truck burns

Truck burns

   On Tuesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m., Rockton Firefighters were called to this vehicle fire on North Main Road just north of Gleasman Road. When fire personnel arrived, they found this pick up truck fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and no injuries were […]

 
 

Fair Queens

Fair Queens

The 2021 Winnebago County Fair Queens enjoyed being a part of the Winnebago, Rockford, Cherry Valley and Durand 4th of July Parades.

 
 

Pageant contestants

Pageant contestants

The 2022 Winnebago County Fair Queen contestants, along with Cheyanne Hitchcock (Center), WCFA Co-Director, who was filling in for the evening’s practice last week.

 
 

Illinois State Police Arrest Pecatonica Police Sergeant

On July 13, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 officials arrested Jeffrey Stacy, a 54-year-old Pecatonica Police Sergeant, for Electronic Harassment (Class B Misdemeanor), 2 counts of Official Misconduct (Class 3 Felony), two counts of Intimidation (Class 3 Felony), and two counts of Disorderly Conduct […]

 
 

New gallery at Boone County Museum of History honors city’s art sponsor

New gallery at Boone County Museum of History honors city’s art sponsor

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Boone County Museum of History quietly dedicated a new exhibit room during the downpour of rain on the Saturday of Heritage Days. When nearly every other scheduled activity had been cancelled, the museum continued with its gallery dedication. The speaker for the event was the […]

 
 

Belvidere police buying equipment over time to minimize impact on city

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Police Chief Shane Woody told the story of what happened during a previous emergency call that was handled by the police department’s Special Weapons And Tactic (SWAT) team. “In 2019, the SWAT team was called to handle a suicidal subject armed with the rifle,” he told […]

 
 

7/20/22 Shopper’s Guide

7/20/22 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

7/20/22 Scoop Today

7/20/22 Scoop Today

 

 
 

7/21/22 West Shopper

7/21/22 West Shopper

 

 
 
 
 
 
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