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Boone County State’s Attorney, Blackhawk Area Council offer youth career exploration

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier and Blackhawk Area Council are once again offering local area youth an opportunity to learn about law as a career. Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier and Blackhawk Area Council are offering a Law Career Exploring Program this fall.  It will […]

 
 

Hints of better days in Bucs loss to Auburn

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Call me crazy, not an uncommon theme among Boone County residents and denominational jingoists, but I think there were hints of better days for the Bucs in their grossly lopsided loss to the Knights 43-18. Heavy pre-season favorites for a conference title […]

 
 

Board of Education hires co-interim superintendent

Board of Education hires co-interim superintendent

BELVIDERE– In early August the Board of Education for the Belvidere School District named Cheryl Gieseke as its temporary interim superintendent. At its next meeting the Board will take formal action to hire Dr. Larry Weck. Dr. Weck will work alongside Ms. Gieseke as co-interim superintendent for the remainder of […]

 
 

Boone County Council on Aging receives grant

Boone County Council on Aging receives grant

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) presented a grant to the Boone County Council on Aging on Thursday, Sept. 17. The grant presentation occurred at the Keen Age Center in Belvidere at 3:30 p.m. The grant, totaling $5,000, will be used for the […]

 
 

State’s Attorney’s Office update

State’s Attorney’s Office update

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter POPLAR GROVE – Boone County State’s Attorney, Michelle Courier, updated the Village of Poplar Grove on happenings at the State’s Attorneys’ Office. She said Boone County has made progress “in and outside of the courtroom” and has worked to improve communities. Some of the community-involved […]

 
 

Money top priority for Village of Poplar Grove

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter POPLAR GROVE – The Village of Poplar Grove’s audit report for fiscal year 2014-2015 showed increases despite recent speculation on spending habits. Matt Beran, an employee of accounting company Lauterbach & Amen, presented the company’s report to the Village of Poplar Grove Board of Trustees […]

 
 

New hybrid Halloween event comes to Belvidere

New hybrid Halloween event comes to Belvidere

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Just like Frankenstein’s monster, Belvidere’s new Halloween event is pieced together with parts of the Boone County Harvest Fest and parts of the Halloween Carnival. Tractor Treat is slated for Saturday, Oct. 17 between noon and 3 p.m. The Belvidere Park District will […]

 
 

Differentiating endangered honeybees from other bees

Differentiating endangered honeybees from other bees

By Kathryn Menue Editor CHERRY VALLEY – Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz: a sound of annoyance, a sound of warning, or a sound of coexistence. Some people see bees as a nuisance, some see them as little predators, and others see them for what they are: a means of life. “If the bee disappeared […]

 
 

Music spotlight at Apollo Theater

Music spotlight at Apollo Theater

By Samantha Fetzner Reporter BELVIDERE – Live music may have officially found a new home in Boone County. After operating for several years as a private party location, the Apollo Theater at 104 N. State in Belvidere is now operating as a full-service concert venue. The venue opened its doors […]

 
 

Harvest Fundraiser for Michelle Courier for Boone County State’s Attorney

BELVIDERE – The Citizens to Elect Michelle Courier will host a fundraiser for Michelle Courier on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the VFW, 1310 W. Lincoln in Belvidere.  The event is open to the public. Tickets are $25.  Children 10 and under eat free.  Chicken […]

 
 
 
 
 
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