By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – Loves Park Police Chief Rodney Scott turned in his resignation effective June 2, Mayor Darryl Lindberg noted, in order to “focus on his family.” Lindberg continued, “Until a new chief is selected Deputy Chiefs Chuck Lynde and Mike McCammond will share the duties […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – City officials have found themselves in a Catch 22 situation as they try to help residents on Dalbigne Street solve a drainage problem. Alderman Clayton Stevens explained the situation to the Committee of the Whole at its May 9 meeting. “Their problem is that […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Friday, June 3, the Belvidere Park District proudly unveiled their new addition to Doty Park: the splash pad. The splash pad is a free, water play area for children and their parents to enjoy and escape the summer heat. “It’s brand new this […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – Final plans are in the works for the second Neighbor’s Night celebration, sponsored by the Poplar Grove Lions Club. It will be held all day June 18 at Lions Park off Illinois Route 173, behind the North Boone Fire Protection District III station […]
BYRON – Deputy Chief Orin Snodgrass of the Byron Fire Protection District announced his retirement! Orin has served the Fire District for the past 35+ years as a volunteer and full time Firefighter/Paramedic (he started as a volunteer when he was just 18 years old). Please join us in honoring […]
ROCKFORD – Donald R. Donahue, 77, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, passed away Friday evening, June 3, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Cullom, Ill., son of Elmer and Mary (Mulvaney) Donahue. Don graduated from Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind. with a […]
BYRON – On June 12 Tiger Shark and transplant recipient, Natalie Ketter, will be representing Team Illinois at the Transplant Games of America in Cleveland, OH. Natalie has been a member of the Tiger Sharks Swim Team for over six years and is one of the most senior members on […]
By Karen Gadke Guest Contributor POPLAR GROVE – An essay contest describing pet overpopulation, the reasons for this national disgrace as well as possible solutions, was conducted at Poplar Grove and Manchester Elementary Schools this spring. Fourth graders participated in the contest for the third year (Poplar Grove) and second […]
By Doug Schroder Editor BYRON – For Stillman Valley resident Chelsey Vangsness drag racing has been a large part of her life as she grew up around Byron Dragway, which her family owns. “As far as drag racing, it is in my blood,” stated Chelsey. She is a true lifetime […]
ROCKFORD – The Rural Medical Education (RMED) Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford announces the hiring of John Plescia, MD, as RMED Director. Dr. Plescia replaces Craig Davenport, MD, who recently returned to Pittsfield, IL, to practice family medicine in his hometown. Dr. Plescia will […]