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By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Although Tuesday was Kids Day at the Boone County Fair, entertainment and fun opportunities were still present for the kids of Boone County all week. The Wee Farm and Petting Zoo has been a staple of the Boone County Fair for over 30 […]
By Michele Gruba Reporter BELVIDERE – On Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon, kids and adults brought their competitive spirits to the final day of Alpine Banks Kids days. The days events included potato sack races, balloon blowing, bubble gum blowing, egg toss and a watermelon eating contest. Each competition […]
BELVIDRE – Helen Catherine Severson was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on Aug. 22, 1928 to immigrant parents George and Anna Schmidt. As a girl she loved to run, ice skate, and to perform with her high school synchronized swim team. After graduation, she worked for Sister Kenny at the Kenny […]
Saturday, August 29 Heartache Tonight Tribute to the Eagles will be at 8 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. Formed in 2008, Heartache Tonight has quickly become the premiere Eagles Tribute band in the world, playing sold out concerts at top performing […]
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reports that mosquito batches collected on July 31 and August 6 from mosquito traps in Nunda Township and Lake in the Hills have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first positive tests for WNV in McHenry County in 2015. MCDH […]
Ova Clarice Albrecht, 78, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Born in Elijah, Mo, Ova worked as a medical secretary with VA Northern Indiana Health Care for many years. She was a member of Blackhawk Ministries, and will be remembered as a dedicated wife and loving mother. […]
OGLE COUNTY – 4-H Clothing Day was held on July 18, and allowed all 4-Hers who signed up for Clothing & Textiles to participate in conference judging and the Fashion Revue. This year, Abby Mongan, Oregon, a long time sewer had a wonderful idea to have the 4-Hers sew corn […]
POPLAR GROVE – North Boone School District hired Dr. Michael J. Greenlee as the new superintendent as its special board meeting held on Monday, Aug. 17. Dr. Greenlee will take over on Sept. 1 for Interim Superintendent Ted Rehl. The school board is excited to welcome Dr. Greenlee back to […]
By Doug Schroder Editor BYRON – After 23 years in the same spot on the north side of Blackhawk Blvd., Casey’s General Store has built a new store on the south side of the street, just kitty corner from the old building. On Friday, Aug. 14, they celebrated the Grand […]
PECATONICA – A fire destroys a garage in Pecatonica Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 423 W. 6th Street around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived, the garage was engulfed in flames. Several propane tanks inside made the blaze worse. One firefighter was taken to the hospital as […]
