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STATELINE – The Rockford Police Department is requesting the assistance of the community in locating a wanted dangerous criminal. Paul B Bahler, 41-year-old, white, male is wanted for armed robbery. His bond is set for $350,000. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is urged to call the […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Belvidere Family YMCA held the 10th Annual Boone County Children’s Health Fair on Sunday, May 1 from noon to 2 p.m. The event was sponsored by Alpine Bank, SwedishAmerican Medical Center, and the Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere. “The Health Fair exists to get […]
By Eric Hipp Reporter BELVIDERE – Thursday April 28 was a good day for the Belvidere Bucs boys’ varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams. Both varsity and junior varsity teams won against their opponents, the Harlem Huskies, at the home games in the Melvin J. Brown Gymnasium. It was the […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Saturday, April 30, Applebee’s Restaurant was packed with supporters of the Northlands Association for Special Recreation (NASR) organization. For only $5, community members could enjoy a pancake breakfast with a side of bacon to support the Belvidere Park District’s NASR organization. The meal […]
Friday, May 6 The Belvidere High School girls’ softball teams will compete against Rockford East at 5 p.m. at Riverdahl School and at Rockford East High School. Belvidere High School junior varsity boys’ track and field teams will compete in the Northern Illinois Invite at 4 p.m. […]
LOCKPORT – Byron’s Nolan Baker won the Junior 138 lbs. Illinois Greco-Roman Wrestling State Title on Saturday, April 23, at Lockport Township High School. Baker is a five-time Greco-Roman All-American and is now eligible to compete in the Greco-Roman National Tournament that will be held in Fargo, ND, this July […]
Doug Schroder Editor STILLMAN VALLEY – For Fritz Tice it’s been a labor of love ever since he took over the Wooden Nickel bar in Stillman Valley from Joe and Jan Smith in 1991. Joe had passed away and Jan needed to sell the place. Fritz decided he would delve […]
PECATONICA – The Pecatonica High School is proud and excited to announce that senior, Bailey Penwell, has won first place for Illinois District 16 in the Congressional Art Competition! This is an incredible honor and an exceptional opportunity for Bailey and Pecatonica High School. She submitted a charcoal portrait of […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – On Thursday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m., the Pecatonica Village Board is offering itself up for public comment regarding the 2016-2017 fiscal year appropriations. The action is mandatory by the municipal board. There has to be approval given to spend money. After reviewing departmental […]
Conductor Shawn Maher leads a school symphony during the Spring Band Concert held at Winnebago High School on Wednesday, April 27.
