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By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST For years, Blood’s Point Road and Cemetery have been the subjects of sinister folk tales. Everything from vanishing vehicles, to ghost children, to witch hexes, to murder have been claimed about the unfortunately named locale. Despite the protests of longtime residents, people […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere North Blue Thunder kept the storm rolling as they earned their fourth win in as many weeks of the 2024 High School football season. After a 27-12 road victory over Rockford East in week three, North returned home to host Boylan Catholic in week […]
Come celebrate the fall apple season by learning more about this exceptional local fruit. Join University of Illinois Extension’s Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, Grant McCarty, for the “Growing Great Apples” program. In this presentation, you will learn about general production of apples, new and unique varieties, rootstocks, seasonal […]
On Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., University of Illinois Extension will host the Boone County Farm Stroll, a self-guided driving tour of highly-diversified family farms, all open to the public on one big day! There will be farm tours, demonstrations, and of course fresh local […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings got off to a much-needed 1-0 start to their 2024 volleyball season. After going just 5-28-1 last year, and 0-9 in Big Northern conference play, the Vikings are still looking to turn their program around. North Boone Head Coach Carley Patmythes is […]
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST A main street is exactly what it sounds like—the main street for business in a populated area. So why, then, does our own Main Street play second fiddle to State Street or Logan? Some might be quick to guess that it must […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Waning summer daylight; pencils, notebooks and folders replacing beach balls and suntan lotion on store shelves; and earlier bedtimes are a few of the changes that signal the start of a new school year—bringing with it a potential mix of excitement, anticipation, fears and anxieties […]
Primary election Feb. 25, 2025, and consolidated election April 1, 2025 Mayor, city clerk, treasurer, one alderperson from each of five wards, one alderperson to fill the remaining two-year term for Ward 2 alderperson created by the resignation of Daniel Snow. Primary -Filing of petitions, city clerk’s office, Oct. 21-28, […]
With younger and younger kids spending time in front of a screen – whether it be a TV, phone, tablet or video game system – the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford is aiming to instead get them up and moving; not just jumping up and down, but being aware of […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Looking for some fresh, healthy foods? Or, maybe you want health-related information? Look no further than the Boone County Health Department, which is hosting a farmers market and wellness fair on Tuesday, July 30 and the community is invited. According to Francine Alcantara, RN, BSN, […]
