Belvidere Republican

Last day of Boone County Fair syncs in for fairgoers

Last day of Boone County Fair syncs in for fairgoers

                                                               By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Running a lip sync contest has certain requirements, and the 2016 Boone County Fair covered all of them on Sunday, Aug. 14. Master of Ceremonies Arnie Pearse kept the show running smoothly from one person to the next. The bookkeeper, Terry, handled the details of […]

 
 

Varsity girls’ golf team wins again

Varsity girls’ golf team wins again

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR The Belvidere varsity girls’ co-op golf team was at it again on Thursday, Aug. 18. In this match, the Belvidere girls defeated Marengo High School at home at Timber Pointe Golf Club in Poplar Grove. Belvidere won the match with an overall team score of 194 […]

 
 

Boone County high school boys’ golf teams compete

Boone County high school boys’ golf teams compete

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 […]

 
 

SwedishAmerican to host heart disease, innovations presentation in Belvidere

SwedishAmerican to host heart disease, innovations presentation in Belvidere

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

Charles Lee Summers, 55

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 […]

 
 

Countywide vote on board chairman getting more discussion

Countywide vote on board chairman getting more discussion

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 […]

 
 

Belvidere Fire Department responds to house fire

Belvidere Fire Department responds to house fire

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 […]

 
 

Fire department captain says goodbye after 30 years

Fire department captain says goodbye after 30 years

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

Dennis E. Ross, 65

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 […]

 
 

Karaoke contest is big hit at Boone County Fair

Karaoke contest is big hit at Boone County Fair

                                                         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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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