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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 […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR The Belvidere Fire Department usually is alight with the commotion of training, fires, ambulance calls, and more. For one blissful hour on Friday, Aug. 19, all of the commotion settled to focus on one individual and his dedication to the Belvidere fire service for the past […]
Dennis E. Ross, 65, of Janesville, Wis., passed away on Aug. 9 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1951. Dennis is survived by his love: Judy Milburn; son: Casey (Connie) Ross; sisters: Roxanne (Dave) Von Haden, Sheila (Bill) Lyga; brothers: Lynn and Jeff Ross; grandsons: Austin and […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Karaoke has become continuously more popular since it was developed in the 1960s. Singers are able to read song lyrics on a video screen as the music plays. This enables them to perform in public without the fear of forgetting the words. RPM’s Complete DJ […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Flora Community Church had a miniature replica church at the 2016 Boone County Fair. “It’s dedicated to Fairdale,” Sharon Rogers said of the tiny church. They dedicated the church as a safe haven after Fairdale was hit by a tornado in April 2015. Mike Lee built […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The rainstorm of July 23 left a variety of problems in various parts of the city. Most recent was flooding in the 900 Block of East Avenue, which drew the attention of the committee of the whole at its Aug. 8 meeting. Alderman Mark Sanderson […]
By Barb Appelhans REPORTER It was standing room only at the Candlewick Lake Board Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16 as the meeting was scheduled to discuss the water issues occurring within the Candlewick Lake Association. President Ken Dillenburg opened the meeting by allowing Aqua Water Treatment northern Illinois area manager […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Herb Rosene returned to the Boone County Fair for another year of magic. For him, the drive isn’t far, and the fair is always the highlight of the year. “I grew up in Boone County. I was raised at the Boone County Fair,” Rosene said. […]
