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Belvidere School Board of 2013 shame on you. Again a slap in the face and complete disrespect for all the veterans of this great country and Boone County. Who decided two years ago through their infinite wisdom that it would better not to let the students have off Wednesday, Nov. 11 and not to […]
Dear Editor, I am absolutely appalled by the decision that Belvidere School District 100 made to not allow students off for Veterans Day this year. As an educator myself, I feel that it is important to have students in class to learn material; however, if the school district feels that […]
On this Veterans’ Day, I hope you will join me and honor our veterans who have given so much for our country. In every conflict, they have answered the call to service, sacrifice and commitment. In doing so, we have a remained a free nation. After courageously fighting to uphold […]
STATELINE – The Stateline Generals Travel Baseball Program will hold an open tryout Saturday Nov. 14 at the Stateline Sports Indoor Center in Machesney Park at 8 a.m. This tryout is open to all baseball players in the 2016-2019 high school class. The Stateline Generals travel program is a elite […]
BELVIDERE – Concordia Lanes, located at 1205 Logan Ave. in Belvidere, hosts a junior bowling league each week for children to improve their bowling prowess through the school year. In the bowling league, there are four different categories of bowlers based on age and skill level. The divisions are categorized […]
By Mark DePue Director of Oral History Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum The most dangerous place in the world on Aug. 15, 1950, was the Pusan Perimeter. On that day, Second Lieutenant Bob Evans arrived in-country, part of the under-strength, poorly equipped and ill-prepared 2nd Infantry Division, shipped directly […]
By Andy Symonds Guest Contributor Veteran’s Day is a markedly emotional day for Robin Andersen, although it has nothing to do with the 30 years she spent in the Navy. Her son, Navy SEAL Rob Guzzo, suffered from PTSD after fighting in Iraq, and took his own life on Veteran’s […]
BOONE COUNTY – RAMP is a non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) with a mission to promote an accessible society that allows and expects full participation by individuals with disabilities. There are approximately 559,200 elderly and individuals with disabilities in Illinois who rely on Medicaid for their long-term care stays. For those […]
BELVIDERE – The Big Thunder Grange will host their annual toy show and sale on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Big Thunder Grange Toy Show and Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Grange Hall located at the Boone County Fairgrounds off of Illinois Route […]
Friday, Nov. 6 The First United Methodist Church, located at 610 Bonus Ave. in Belvidere, will host their Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon. The bake sale and bazaar will occur from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Ham Ball Luncheon will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for […]
