Belvidere Republican

Police make two drug arrests

Police make two drug arrests

On Thursday, Aug. 11, an investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force, and Belvidere Police Patrol Officers and K-9 Unit, resulted in the arrest of a Rockford resident and a Belvidere resident on felony drug charges. Dale E. Conley, 37, […]

 
 

Whip Guy brings cracking good time to Boone County Fair

Whip Guy brings cracking good time to Boone County Fair

By Matt Helm REPORTER World champion whip cracker and entertainer Chris Camp, otherwise known as “The Whip Guy,” brought North America’s only family whip act to the Boone County Fair. “We are a high speed thrill act that does stunts with whips, we are a tribute to the old time […]

 
 

Belvidere High School makes special announcements

Belvidere High School makes special announcements

The Belvidere High School athletic department released crucial information for Bucs athletes and fans to take notice. Season football tickets Football season tickets went on sale to the general on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. in the athletic office at Belvidere High School. They will continue to be sold […]

 
 

Blackhawk Bank of Belvidere promotes new assistant vice president, personal banking officer

Blackhawk Bank of Belvidere promotes new assistant vice president, personal banking officer

Donna Schultz, Vice President and Regional Banking Center Manager of Blackhawk Bank, announced that Kathy Albrecht (NMLS# 476496) has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Personal Banking Officer at Blackhawk Bank’s Belvidere Office, located at 2141 N. State St. Since 1993, Albrecht has been a member of the Retail Banking […]

 
 

Decision due soon on PG village clerk election referendum

Decision due soon on PG village clerk election referendum

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER To have a referendum on the Nov. 8 general election ballot, Boone County officials must have the necessary information to County Clerk Mary Steurer by Sept. 1. Poplar Grove is looking at having a referendum on electing future village clerks. Village board members agreed last winter […]

 
 

Tractor pulls kick off with dedication ceremony

Tractor pulls kick off with dedication ceremony

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Thursday, Aug. 11, the tractor pulls returned to the Boone County Fair. Each year, the tractor pulls are full of loud, smoky, and heart-racing excitement. In 2016, the tractor pulls started in a whole new way. David Yakey, 68, participated and helped run the tractor […]

 
 

County chairman seeks decorum during public comments

County chairman seeks decorum during public comments

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg has changed the way the public addresses issues during board meetings. In the past, speakers had the option of expressing their views at the beginning of the meeting or when the agenda item they were interested in came up for […]

 
 

Magic Mike Winters offers shows of mysticism for fairgoers

Magic Mike Winters offers shows of mysticism for fairgoers

By Matt Helm REPORTER Magic Mike Winters brought his 40 years of entertainment experience to the Boone County Fair, performing thrilling routines of magic, hypnotism, and comedy. “I’ve been a staple at the fair for at least 15 years,” Winters said. “I am pretty much self-taught. I’ve met other professional […]

 
 

Reduced fixed-route bus service to receive county support

Reduced fixed-route bus service to receive county support

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Fixed-route bus service will continue in the City of Belvidere thanks to contributions from Boone County and the city. However, county participation depends on final approval of the 2016-17 budget, which will be effective Dec. 1, and the new spending plan having the $5,000 mentioned in […]

 
 

Contests ruled at Boone County Fair

Contests ruled at Boone County Fair

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR The Boone County Fair proves every year that games aren’t just for children. One event that highlights this theme is the contests held at the Entertainment Pavilion. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, Arnie Pearse hosted the fun variety contests for 15-year-olds and older. The contests were held […]

 
 
 
 
 
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