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By Kathryn Menue Editor POPLAR GROVE – Alpaca Pines in Poplar Grove continues to expand to produce homemade alpaca fiber products and to offer a safe haven to alpacas and now one llama. They have two different breeds of alpacas: the Huacaya and the Suri. “Me and my wife wanted […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The intersection of Poplar Grove and Squaw Prairie roads is a dangerous place, according to a resident who lives on one of the corners. Now, the Boone County Roads and Capital Improvements Committee share their concern and is recommending some changes to the full […]
Elementary schools Monday, May 16 – Hot dog on a bun, chicken nuggets with corn chips, all American sub, savory green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy carrots, diced pears, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, May 17 – Maple pancakes and sausage with syrup, chicken patty sandwich, […]
By Cindy Mich Reporter CALEDONIA – Delightfully different are both the plants and purpose of the somewhat hidden herb house called Wind Ridge Farms. Their fine foliage is a menagerie of healthy and hearty herbs. It is both a rare and somewhat rustic approach to farming and food production in […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Belvidere property owners have made improvements to their historic homes and buildings, while taking special steps to honor their heritage. On May 12, some of those property owners were recognized by the Belvidere Historic Preservation Commission during the annual reception, held this year in […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – After feting graduating seniors Drake Dutz, Matt Kopp, Kyle Kozlowski, Erik Moraza, Ryan Snyder, Troy Snyder, and Andrew Wesley, Bucs broadcaster Todd Humphrey said, “Congratulations to our graduates and their families; and remember seniors, ‘Once a Buc Always a Buc!’” While Belvidere […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School boys’ tennis team gave it their all on Monday, May 9. Unfortunately, victory did not come with their drive. The Bucs fell to Woodstock North in a match that ended 1-4 in Woodstock’s favor. However, Belvidere Bucs Coach Dan Koenings took pride in his […]
LOVES PARK – The following arrests are on file at the Loves Park Police Dept. Readers are reminded that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. April 24 6100 Forest Hills Road – Cynequa N. Smith, 33, charged with Driving With a Suspended/Revoked Driver’s […]
MACHESNEY PARK – The following arrests are on file at the Machesney Park Police Station (Winnebago County Sheriff). Readers are reminded that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. April 24 7814 Mildred Road – Luke M. Sigley, 19, charged with DUI, DUI With […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – It’s not good to give a baseball player named Chance the opportunity to win a game. A Rockford East pitcher made that mistake Friday (May 6) and Harlem’s T.J. Chance responded by hitting a 3 and 1 count pitch over the scoreboard […]
