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By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – It takes perseverance, maturity, hard work and discipline to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Only 2 percent of Boy Scouts in America go on to attain the Eagle Scout status. Three members of Boy Scout Troop 619 – Tyler Kerch, Aaron Jolly and […]
ROCKFORD – On Aug. 4, shortly after 7 a.m., Rockford Police received a report of a one-vehicle crash with injured persons on the Riverside Bridge and officers were dispatched. Due to their proximity to the crash, officers from the Loves Park Police also responded to the crash with injuries. Officer […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – The Summerfield Zoo faced the darkest night in its history when a storm swept through the Belvidere zoo destroying property and killing two animals on April 9. “In retrospect, it’s still so surreal,” co-owner, Tammy Anderson, said. “Fences were down. Animals were wondering […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – As usual, the Boone County Fair will open with flair. A busy, multi-faceted fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 11 and doesn’t let up until it closes Sunday night, Aug. 16. There’s plenty going on opening day, beginning with a 4-H horse show at 8:30 a.m., […]
Public Works Committee: Monday August 10 7:00pm “Special” Village Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday August 10 7:30pm Public Safety Committee Meeting: Tuesday August 11 6:45pm Finance Committee: Tuesday August 11 7:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 8 The Belvidere Junior Tackle will host the Belvidere Junior Tackle Flapjack Fundraiser form 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 2126 Gateway Center in Belvidere at the Belvidere Applebee’s Restaurant location. Tickets will be $5 and will be purchasable at the July 19 Parents Meeting. State Rep. […]
OREGON – This was the first year for me to cover the Ogle County Fair myself. Never having been to the Ogle County Fair I didn’t know what to expect. One thing I did notice while there on Saturday, Aug. 1, was the long line for the Ogle County Pork […]
BYRON – Ethan Johnson achieved Eagle Scout status on April 8, 2015 with Byron Troop 140. Ethan began his scouting career in 2003 as a Bobcat with Cub Scout Pack 147. In order to achieve Eagle rank, Ethan earned 37 merit badges, including 11 Eagle required badges and three 100th […]
PECATONICA – Classes will resume within the Pecatonica School District on Aug. 24. Prior to students returning to the hallways within District 321, the students and their parents will be required to attend a mandatory meeting for a presentation on the implementation of Chromebooks as a primary teaching tool. Parents […]
PECATONICA – Nick Berry participated in and brought home the “Best Male Raw Bench Press” award from an American Powerlifting Federation competition held on July 18 at Rich East High School in Park Forest, IL. Nick earned the title after bench-pressing 457 pounds, earning the American Powerlifting Federation Junior Record and […]
