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BOONE COUNTY – We’d love for you to join us for some pampering and fun! Boone County Health Department is proud to announce the kickoff of Becoming a Mom/Comenzando Bien Prenatal Classes for expecting families! Join our team of experts for education and group discussion. Topics include: prenatal care, nutrition […]
BELVIDERE – Dan Holmes is an outstanding acoustic guitar player who has played professionally on the east coast and was once the opening act for Jimmy Buffet, Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger. He has performed at hundreds of churches in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, the Illinois State Fair, as well […]
BELVIDERE – On Monday, Oct. 12, a multi-jurisdictional investigation by the newly commissioned Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit, Illinois State Police District 16, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force and Rockford Police Department resulted in the arrest of two Rockford Residents on felony drug charges. Jacob Baxter, […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent ROCKFORD – Riding the crest of two consecutive convincing wins over previously unbeaten powerhouses Harlem and Hononegah to resurrect pre-season prognostications of a serious run in the post-season, the Bucs were stumped then stomped by the host Vikings in a game far more lopsided […]
BOONE COUNTY – On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at approximately 10 a.m., The Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to Route 76 and Spring Creek Road for a vehicle accident. Deputies arrived and discovered two vehicles were involved, one of the vehicles came to rest on its side. Five people were taken […]
BOONE COUNTY – Are you confused about Property Taxes? Then, come and learn about the process at one of the Property Tax Clinics in the area. The Property Tax Clinics seminars are sponsored by State Rep. Bob Pritchard, State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, and State Senator Dave Syverson. The topics for […]
BELVIDERE – Are you between the ages of 62 and 64? Are you wondering about Health Care? What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? What does Medicare Part A cover? What is Medigap Insurance? Did you know that each year one out of three seniors over the age of […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – More than 600 people flooded the Belvidere Fire Station on State Street at their second annual open house, kicking off Fire Prevention Month. Fire Chief Al Hyser said the event grew by the hundreds from last year, which was the first time the […]
By Emily Hanlin Winnebago Boone Farm Bureau FREEPORT – “Agvocate” this word is not one you will find in Webster’s dictionary. However, on March, 6 2012, Agri-Word WordPress.com defined this term to mean “similar to advocating for a cause-except, advocating for agricultural issues and the agriculture industry as a whole. […]
BELVIDERE – The University of Illinois Extension in Belvidere will present a program on “Managing Diabetes through the Holidays” on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Boone County Extension meeting room located at 205 Cadillac Court, Suite 5 in Belvidere. Tantalizing treats are an inevitable […]
