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BELVIDERE – Vernon and Betty Bennett Wilt, now of Belvidere, were married on April 27, 1951 at Grace Methodist Church in Rockford. They have a son, Gary (Sue) of Cherry Valley, and two daughters, Lori (Ken) Moshier of Roscoe, and Kristine (Doug) Hike of Rockford. They have six grandchildren and […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, April 19, hundreds of people filed into the Community Building Complex of Boone County at 10 a.m. to participate in the scoping meeting for the Great Lakes Basin’s proposed rail line that could run through Boone County. From 10 a.m. to 10:30 […]
BELVIDERE – Eliza J. Haywood, 65, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 22 surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 26, 1950 in Forkland, Ala., Eliza was the daughter of Herman and Essie (Rivers) Moton. Eliza married the love of her life, Clarence Haywood, on Dec. 30, […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ St. James Catholic School held a fundraiser dinner at the Belvidere Moose Lodge #295 on Tuesday, March 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “The fundraiser dinner is just to raise the general fund, it takes a lot to run a school,” Anthony Dini, […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – The grounds at Macktown Living History and Education Center were studded with white tents, and teepees as visitors wended their way down the pathways and encampments during the Gathering at Macktown on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 24. Stephen Mack and his wife […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – At the April 18 South Beloit City Council meeting, commissioners voted to approve a change order for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvements. A number of residents affected by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency consent decree from 2012, who need new lines run […]
STATELINE – Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD) took delivery of five new medium duty, handicapped accessible buses last Thursday morning, April 21. The buses are made possible under a State of Illinois 2014 Capital Vehicle Procurement grant for expansion of service. The buses will be temporarily stored at the Beloit […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – A public hearing was held prior to the regular Roscoe Board of Trustees meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday evening, April 19. The hearing was conducted to allow interested persons to speak for or against vacation of an unapproved public alley […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – A new business is opening doors to imagination. Something fun and special can be found at 11361 Main St. in Roscoe is Board & Brush Creative Studio. Inside a warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere awaits visitors who welcome to bring snacks, desserts or beverages […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – Four home runs and two big innings rallied Harlem from an early 4-1 deficit to a 17-4 road win over Freeport last week. The first four batters in the Lady Huskies’ lineup – three sophomores and a freshman – collected 12 base hits […]
