By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Belvidere North High School, Belvidere High School, and North Boone High School boys’ golf athletes met at Timber Pointe Golf Club to compete in the Boone County Open to kick-off the opening of the high school golf season. The tournament marked the […]
Community members who are interested in learning more about heart disease and new innovations won’t want to miss SwedishAmerican’s “Heart Disease and Innovations” presentation. During this free informative community presentation, SwedishAmerican Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Kotis, DO, will discuss what can lead to a heart attack, chest pain, a stroke, and […]
Charles Lee Summers, 55, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, at his home. He was born June 25, 1961 in Belvidere, the son of Bill and Betty (Glass) Summers. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1979, received his Electronic Certificate from Rock Valley College, and attended Drake University […]
By Bob Balgemann REPOTER The chairman of the Boone County Board now is elected each year from among sitting board members. The position is good for one year and a new chair is chosen each December. Currently, board member Cathy Ward would like a referendum asking voters if they believe […]
On Monday, Aug. 22, the Belvidere Fire Department responded to 528 Buchanon St. in Belvidere to a two-story home fire. Belvidere Fire Engine 101 responded to the scene in one minute and found the second story of the two-story home on fire. So, the fire department “stretched [a] hose-line to […]
Thursday, August 25 4 – 7:30 p.m. FREE Farmer’s Market East side of Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Pearl Street Park) on the corner of Pearl Street and Court Street in McHenry, IL Phone: 815-363-2159 Website: www.mchenry.il.us Come visit and purchase an assortment of organic food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and […]
Join your friends, family, and neighbors on Friday, Sept. 2, for Friday Night Frenzy in Downtown Durand! The Third Annual Fall Plant Sale returns with a variety of flowers and plants to dress up your yard for autumn. The event runs from 4:30 until 8 p.m. The Fall Plant Sale […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter On Tuesday, Aug. 23, students from Durand School District 322 joined with other students from across the State of Illinois and returned to school. It was only a half day. For parents, it provides a chance to determine what to do with all the recently acquired […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter Discussion continues to be held by municipal leaders, as paths are investigated, in an attempt to draw enhanced interest in being a part of the Pecatonica community. Project after project receives attention as Trustees try to determine what the best course of action would be to […]