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SOUTH BELOIT – After analyzing the workload reports from last year, Santa felt more scout elves were needed to manage his naughty and nice list. The elves suggested having representatives in libraries across the country. A presence in libraries would allow them to find children of all ages. Many, many […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Santa arrived in Rockton on Friday night to the Advia Credit Union as little ones shared Christmas wishes. This event kicked off the Rockton Christmas walk. Families chose a favorite breakfast spot to start Saturday off on the right track. At the American Center […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – For the fifth year in a row, there will be no increase in property tax for Roscoe residents. At the Dec. 1, Village meeting, trustees approved the Appropriation Ordinance for 2016. A portion of the budget will be used for consulting services for the […]
WINNEBAGO COUNTY – To reduce the risk of illness, public health departments and healthcare organizations across the state, including the Winnebago County Health Dept., are encouraging residents to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, Dec. 6-12. Vaccinate Illinois Week is a statewide observance focused on educating the public […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – Harlem had entries in 13 of the 14 weight classes Dec. 3 when it opened the 2015-16 conference wrestling season by defeating Belvidere, 57-13, and Auburn, 68-12. There is a blend of veterans and newcomers on this team, led by state qualifiers Dylan […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – Harlem’s boys and girls varsity bowling teams set the standards Nov. 30 as the 2015-16 conference bowling season got under way. The Huskies rolled over Guilford with the day’s best single game (1,381) and three-game series (3,953). And the Lady Huskies did the […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – At the Nov. 30 Loves Park City Council meeting, aldermen approved two ordinances, first reading. The first item dealt with a chapter amendment to the Code of Ordinances, which reads, “to enact a maintenance of order standard for licensees holding a Loves Park […]
BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:59 a.m. Belvidere Police and Belvidere Fire Department responded to the 400 block of W. Jackson St. for a report of shots fired. Patrol officers arrived on scene and made contact with a 47-year-old, white female with a gunshot wound to the leg. […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – On an uncommonly warm Advent Season night in Boone County, Auburn rode into Belvidere feeling hot after a hiccup to remind the NIC-10 that it is the defending champion. The hiccup occurred when the Knights dropped their opener to Boylan 80-63. While Auburn […]
By Kaila Olsen Reporter BELVIDERE – On Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., Belvidere North High School’s varsity boys’ basketball team faced off against Rockford’s Auburn Knights. The game started out pretty rough for the Blue Thunder boys, and ended even rougher. It was hard for Belvidere North to get […]
