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BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, April 4, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office arrested a subject for smuggling narcotics into the Boone County Jail. Luiz Robles, 29 of Belvidere, was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institute (Class One Felony) and two counts of unlawful […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor – BELVIDERE – To many, Karen McClenthen is the backbone of First Presbyterian Church in Belvidere. Through her work as the administrative assistant, she has devoted herself to the church, to the board, to the pastors, to its members, and to the Lord. Her dedication has […]
Elementary schools Monday, April 25 – Hot dog on a bun, chicken nuggets with Frito corn chips, cheesy breadsticks with sauce, steamed green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy baby carrots, juicy orange wedges, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, April 26 – Mini maple waffles and sausage, […]
On Monday, April 18, the Belvidere High School varsity boys’ tennis team competed against Auburn High School. Unfortunately, the boys’ lost the match. Despite the loss, Coach Dan Koenings expressed pride for his team, and in particular two players who had a great match against Auburn. “Congratulations to Rizal Ucok […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ Belvidere North High School Performing Arts presented Ken Ludwig’s comedy “Lend Me a Tenor” at the District 100 Performing Arts Center on April 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. “‘Lend Me a Tenor’ is a farcical show that starts out kind of high […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Thanks in part to the Belvidere City Council, Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) will continue to provide fixed-route bus service to the city through June 2017. What happens after that is unknown and RMTD officials want a meeting with the city and Boone County […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Opportunities for the young, old, and in between to read a good book are springing up all over Boone County. The most recent location for the Little Free Library is outside Poplar Grove Village Hall, located at 200 Hill St., at the walking […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – An end of an era has come for Belvidere North High School. Since the school’s opening in the fall of 2007, BNHS always had a Yunk runner to help lead the other runners to victory. Next school year, BNHS will feel the loss of […]
BOONE COUNTY – On Tuesday, April 12 at 1:45 p.m. the Boone County Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a woman alleging to have been held against her will in a Belvidere residence. Upon arrival Belvidere Patrol Officers made contact with a 23-year-old female (Rockford residence) who jumped from […]
BELVIDERE – On Saturday, April 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. a cancer fund and benefit dinner will be held in honor of Cyndee Pfaffinger Shacklee at the American Legion, located at 900 Chrysler Drive in Belvidere. The dinner will feature smoked pulled pork, mostaccioli, BBQ beef, and all […]
