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By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Their direction has been made clear. Now, members of the ad-hoc committee dealing with regulations for animal breeders and boarders are going to craft a text amendment for the Boone County Code. That work will continue May 20, when the panel meets at 1 […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The 5 percent utility tax the village board imposed on homeowners in 2012 will get more discussion Monday night (May 18). Mayor Jerry Bolin will present a resolution during the village board meeting, which starts at 6 p.m., to put a referendum on […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The owners of two more establishments in the village are seeking “bar boutique” (BB) liquor licenses so they can open up video gaming operations. Lucky Slots is proposed for 8289 Burden Road, while Skyline Slots would be located at 7507 N. Second St. […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Boone County Administrator Ken Terrinoni called it an aggressive timetable but he said, “We want to start (construction) as soon as possible.” Architect Mark Schmidt will begin advertising on May 11 for bids to construct the new Boone County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – The North Boone Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education has come within one member of being completely changed over the past two years. Matt Ellingson, Tom Moon and Brian Reininger were elected two years ago, when incumbents Glen Gratz, Tom Kinser […]
MACHESNEY PARK – Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters were dispatched to Product Road in Machesney Park for reports of a commercial building on fire with explosions on April 25. Fire Chief Don Shoevlin praised his personnel. “Excellent job on this afternoon’s fire,” he said.”From the dispatch, to the truck placement, to the initial attack, to the […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Final plans are being made in preparation for the sixth annual VetsRoll annual veteran’s tour of war memorials in and around Washington D.C. Two hundred war veterans from World War II, The Korean Conflict and “Rosie the Riveter” veterans will make the trip. This […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Bucs Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Completing the third week of conference action at 6-3 and still in the hunt for the NIC-10 title and a deep run in the post-season, the Bucs began the week by overpowering Auburn (9-0), getting past Jefferson (5-4), and stumbling against […]
BELVIDERE – The Boone County Board has approved a special use permit to allow Ceroni Piping to relocate to 22.49-acre parcel on the northwest corner of U.S. Route 20 and Interstate 90. But that approval, in an 11-1 vote with board member Sherry Branson dissenting, came after lengthy debate over […]
CAPRON – The North Boone football and basketball programs will host the Viking Play Day Golf Outing, four-man scramble, on Friday, June 12 at the Beaver Creek Golf Course in Capron. Registration will be at noon, with tee-off at 1 p.m. Cost is $90 for a single golfer, $360 for […]
