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BOONE COUNTY – All newly recruited and existing Cub Scouts in Boone and Winnebago counties are invited to attend the local Cub Scout Rocket Launch event at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scouts can come anytime during the event to launch […]
BELVIDERE – At the Belvidere Bucs Soccer Classic, set on Saturday, Oct. 10, the Belvidere Bucs took home one victory and one loss. In the first game, Belvidere faced off against Aurora Central Catholic High School. Belvidere won 4-1. Aurora scored the first goal of the game, taking the lead […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – In a match set at Belvidere High School, the Belvidere High School girls’ volleyball team defeated Jefferson. The match, that took place on Tuesday, Oct. 13, resulted in the lady Bucs winning both sets to take home the match win. Belvidere won the first […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School boys’ soccer team faced off against Guilford High School in a matchup set on Belvidere’s home turf. The game, set on Thursday, Oct. 8, resulted in a loss for Belvidere. Guilford won 3-1. The Belvidere Bucs came out with a promising start to take […]
BELVIDERE – Each week, Concordia Lanes hosts a night for junior bowlers to compete in leagues specified to their skill and age group. Every week, Concordia Lanes shares the scores of the highest scoring bowlers for each bowling category. In the Bantams league, the top male bowler was Draivin Wright […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – As bright sunshine created a beautiful fall day hundreds poured into Rockton’s first Midwest Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 10, where hours of fun rolled on with a few special twists. Midwest Oktoberfest marked its first year in Rockton. Ryan Rydell, Brian Hansmeier and Ryan […]
ROCKTON – The Rockton Fire Department received the call at 9:42 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. When the firefighters arrived on scene at 3710 Moffett Road, they found a two-story home fully involved with fire with a partial collapse. They then learned of a female occupant with severe burns over […]
MACHESNEY PARK – The public is invited to the GPS Faith Community Fall Festival on Oct. 24, located at 10714 N. Second St. in Machesney Park. The festival will feature an indoor Craft and Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An outdoor Farmers Market will be held from […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The state’s budget impasse has affected many of Illinois’ municipalities and now they are fighting to be heard. Village of Machesney Park Mayor Jerry Bolin updated the Board of Trustees and educated the public on how the state’s budget crisis has already […]
By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – On Saturday, Oct. 3, Candlewick Lake opened the gates to the public for their annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair with anything and everything a craft lover could want. Some of the unique quality craftsmanship included Barbie St. Aubin’s homemade quilts, Cindy Branscum’s […]
