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BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School girls’ soccer team faced off against Auburn High School on Thursday, April 14. BHS won the game 4-2. The Lady Bucs started out strong with Jessie Rivera, #10, scoring the first goal of the game off of an assist from Erys Rivera, #2. Auburn […]
BELVIDERE – Brady Johnson, of Belvidere, survived a terrorist attack while serving in the United States Air Force, ran marathons, and was a sports agent who represented NFL players. However, at the age of 31, he suffered a stroke that threatened his life and spirit. The stroke left Brady, unable […]
CALEDONIA – Earth Day 2016 is officially recognized on April 22. However, Angelic Organics Learning Center is celebrating with one solid month of growing workshops for all ages. “Get Started Growing Food at Home” on April 23, bring the kids to “Grow Food with Funky Style” on April 30, and learn […]
By Mike Chamberlain Belvidere Mayor BELVIDERE – One of the great pleasures I have in being mayor is working for positive improvements in Belvidere that people can see and appreciate. However, if our roads are pockmarked with potholes, or our sewers overflow, my office hears about it. When I see […]
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 Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Representatives from Beloit Health Systems, area municipalities and NorthPointe Health and Wellness, 5605 E. Rockton Road, Roscoe, gathered on Wednesday, April 6, to break ground for a nearly 31,000 surgical center addition. Tim McKevett, President and CEO of Beloit Health Systems said it has […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Prairie Hill Elementary School students and staff are still bubbling over with excitement after their Principal Kevin Finnegan was presented with the Golden Apple Foundation – Puri Family Outstanding Principal of the Year Award on Tuesday, April 5. In honor of Finnegan’s achievement, teachers […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter ROCKFORD – The local VietNow Rockford Charter Chapter recently received some long awaited news. The Chapter, some years past, “adopted” MIA mom, Dorothy Boyer and named their Chapter after her son, Alan Lee Boyer, who was listed as Missing in Action in Laos in 1968. Alan’s […]
Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – Members of the village board have approved their 2016-17 budget – on first reading – without most donations that typically have been granted to community, non-profit organizations. But two elected officials, Mayor Jerry D. Bolin and District 4 Trustee Aaron Wilson, have teamed up […]
Now excepting entries THE PARKS – This year’s annual Young at Heart Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 28. The theme this year is “honor and respect the uniform,” and the parade color scheme is navy blue and tan. Everyone welcome – big groups, small groups, […]
