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By Kathryn Menue EDITOR “I’ll never forget where I was on 9/11…” It is 15 years later, and these words still ring true in the minds of every American who watched the Twin Towers fall, who felt the loss of thousands of lives, and who saw a country come together […]
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, an investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force resulted in the arrest of a Rockford resident on felony drug charges. Jacob D. Roman, 30, of Rockford, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER A referendum geared to taking some of the politics out of redistricting won’t be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. The state Supreme Court on Aug. 25, in a 4-3 vote along party lines, kept the referendum off the Nov. 8 general election ballot. That […]
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Faith Weiss, of Poplar Grove and a sophomore of North Boone High School, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement […]
The Belvidere North High School cheerleaders will host their 10th annual “Young Thunder Cheer Camp” Sept. 20th, 21, and 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The camp is open to all area students entering first grade through 6th grade, and the campers will cheer for a portion of the […]
Friday, Sept. 9 The Belvidere High School sophomore and varsity football teams will play at 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. against Jefferson at Funderburg Stadium. Cheerleaders and Poms will be present at both games to cheer for the Bucs for Senior Night. The North Boone High School junior varsity football […]
Thursday, September 8 5 – 8 p.m. FREE Stucky’s Cruise Night 4000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051 Phone: 815-331-8050 Website: www.stuckysbarandgrille.com Thursdays are Cruise Nights in Johnsburg! Music provided by Jim Sieg. Thursday, September 8 7 – 8:30 p.m. FREE Fall Wildflower Walk Glacial Park Conservation Area 6316 Harts […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Some Boone County Board members didn’t necessarily agree with one particular referendum. However, they were in support of letting voters “have their say” on such matters as taking money out of politics, term limits, and redistricting. So, the board voted in favor of putting those questions […]
Elementary schools Monday, Sept. 12 – Beef nachos, cheesy breadsticks with sauce, crispy chicken salad, red delicious apple, 100 percent fruit punch, steamed green beans, crispy romaine, cucumber slices, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Sept. 13- Chicken patty sandwich, hot ham and cheese sandwich, chef salad, baked tater tots, […]
Elementary schools Monday, Sept. 12-Pancakes and sausage with syrup, chilled mixed fruit, 100 percent pineapple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Sept. 13-Chocolate chip muffin, apple granola cereal bar, chilled applesauce, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, Sept. 14-English muffin, strawberry blast yogurt, ripe banana, […]
