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By Tammy Rentschler BNHS Cheer BELVIDERE – The Belvidere North High School Cheerleaders will be hosting their 9th annual “YOUNG THUNDER CHEER CAMP” on Sept. 8, 9 and 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The camp is open to all area students entering grades first through sixth, and the […]
BOONE COUNTY – The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will now be able to inform and update citizens more effectively through social media. The sheriff’s office is excited to announce the development of the department’s Facebook page and twitter account. The sheriff’s office hopes to keep the public updated “real time” […]
Courtesy photo On May 24, 2015, the piano students of Marilyn Quitno presented “May Melodies” at the Union Church of Monroe Center. Pictured are (Back Row, L to R) Grace Grant, Megan Grant, Katelynn Hurst, Lyndsey McNeilly, Jason Roinas, Adam Goelitz, Serena Goelitz and Mrs. Quitno. (Front Row, L to […]
By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – On Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, around 6 p.m., a call came in to the Winnebago Fire Department that there was a fire at Quantex, a business located near the high school at 501 N. Elida St. Quantex manufactures vinyl and composite frames, finishes and […]
Doug Schroder photo RAMI award winning Artist of the Year Desolation Row performed at the Polo Room in Polo this past weekend for bartender Holly Ann Larson’s birthday party.
BYRON – The Byron School District welcomes four new administrators this school year, following a process in which more than 100 people applied. Byron School Board members said the number of applicants speaks well of the District’s reputation as a challenging and rewarding place to work. Three of the four […]
By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – For all those grown boys out there who like their big toys, the auction taking place on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Meridian Implement, located at 1011 S. Meridian Road in Rockford, is one you don’t want to miss. After a lifetime of collecting, Meridian […]
Kay DeMarco photo Alexa Sohner, 2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen, takes her first trip down the runway on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The issue remains, residents have complained about the elevated water rates and bills issued from the Village of Pecatonica, however, the results from a recent Water Rate Study indicate some additional changes may be required. Residents may not like […]
By Bailey Appelhans Reporter BELVIDERE – August brought fair week to citizens of Boone County, with many flocking there for animal showcases, food, and rides. For many fairgoers, however, coming to the fair this year meant returning to their jobs. Erin Doane, 19, worked part-time at Taco Bell all summer, […]
