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Boone County State’s Attorney election may be winner take all

Boone County State’s Attorney election may be winner take all

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Tuesday’s election for the Republican nomination for Boone County State’s Attorney may determine who holds that position for the next four years. Incumbent Michelle Courier and challenger Tricia Smith are the only two candidates. There is no Democrat on the ballot, though the […]

 
 

Bowlers continue dedication despite spike in good weather

Bowlers continue dedication despite spike in good weather

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Most sports are outdoor sports. Even sports that are traditionally played indoors can be transferred outside. Football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field, cross country, soccer, and hockey are just a few sports that can continue game play either inside or […]

 
 

Boone County Fire Protection District II sponsors annual pancake breakfast

Boone County Fire Protection District II sponsors annual pancake breakfast

By Matt Helm Reporter GARDEN PRAIRE ─ The Boone County Fire Protection District II sponsored their annual fireman’s pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 6 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Garden Prairie District II Fire Station. “We like to hold this breakfast for the people of the Garden Prairie […]

 
 

Belvidere Police Department holds graduation for Citizen’s Police Academy

Belvidere Police Department holds graduation for Citizen’s Police Academy

BELVIDERE – On Feb. 24, the Belvidere Police Department graduated 15 members from the Citizen’s Police Academy. Originally started in 1998, the seven-session academy is an informative look at modern day policing practices within the Belvidere Police Department. The following topics were covered: department structure, how officers are hired, traffic […]

 
 

Public meetings coming up on North Boone ambulance vote

Public meetings coming up on North Boone ambulance vote

By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – Public meetings will be held Thursday, March 10 and Sunday, March 13 to provide information on the referendum that will decide if North Boone Fire Protection District III provides ambulance service in Caledonia and Poplar Grove townships. Thursday’s meeting, sponsored by Friends of […]

 
 

Financial discussions take over BOH meeting

Financial discussions take over BOH meeting

By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, Feb. 29, the Boone County Board of Health met at noon with discussions focusing on finances. First up on the agenda, was a presentation from Dana Northcott, the Executive Director for Economic Development District of Northern Illinois (EDDNI). EDDNI specializes in […]

 
 

Former Boone County WWII Veteran passes away

Former Boone County WWII Veteran passes away

By Bob Ryder Veterans Assistant Commission of Boone County Superintendent POPLAR GROVE – Chuck Downey, well known former Poplar Grove resident and the youngest Naval Aviator of World War II, passed away recently at the age of 91. He died peacefully after a brief illness at his winter home in […]

 
 

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit makes arrest on two month investigation

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit makes arrest on two month investigation

BOONE COUNTY – On Wednesday, March 2, a two month investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit, resulted in the arrest of a Belvidere Resident on felony drug charges. Kara A. Turek, 21, of Belvidere, was charged with two counts of Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Suboxone) – […]

 
 

DEA, Narcotics Units team up for drug arrest

DEA, Narcotics Units team up for drug arrest

BOONE COUNTY – On Thursday, Feb. 18, a long term investigation by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force, Rockford Police Narcotics Unit and the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit, assisted by the Boone County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, resulted in the arrest of a Rockford resident on felony […]

 
 

Bucs bring basketball championship pride to Belvidere

Bucs bring basketball championship pride to Belvidere

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – When Head Coach Aaron Pearson came to Belvidere almost a decade ago, he declared a goal of making basketball as popular and renowned as football. After leading Belvidere to its first NIC-10 crown in 2012-2013, Pearson and top assistant Nate Lister continue […]

 
 
 
 
 
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