Belvidere Republican

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 […]

 
 

Global coming of age: Learning from our past to create better future

By Clifford Michaels GUEST COLUMNIST We are in a time when the human spirit is being challenged. The choices we make as a society will be felt for many years to come. Our focus must change from self to each other, and this applies to the global community, as well. […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 14

Weekend events for Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 14

  Friday, Aug. 12 The fourth day kicks off with another day of fun.  To find out what will be going on at the fair, pick up one of the Belvidere Daily Republican’s fair guides at the entrance of the fairgrounds.   Saturday, Aug. 13 The second to last day […]

 
 

Public safety sales tax referendum on hold in Boone County

Public safety sales tax referendum on hold in Boone County

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER One of several possible referendums for Boone County voters to consider in November has been put on hold. There was a lot of talk at the July 20 county board meeting about needing to make a decision by Wednesday, Aug. 17, in order to put the […]

 
 

UNION Savings Bank announces donation to Andy’s Books

UNION Savings Bank announces donation to Andy’s Books

UNION Savings Bank is giving back to the community with a donation of $600 to Andy’s Books for Kids.  The organization is in its eighth year of donating new books to children in Winnebago and Boone Counties. “We recognize that access to books at a young age is critical to […]

 
 

Boone County Fair opens with a bang

Boone County Fair opens with a bang

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Boone County Fair opened early in the morning, but the noon ceremonial flag raising really kicked-off the week’s festivities. The ceremony proved to be extra special since the Boone County Fair was the only Illinois fair in session Tuesday, Aug. 9 […]

 
 

Pageant concludes magical first day of Boone County Fair

Pageant concludes magical first day of Boone County Fair

By Matt Helm REPORTER The Boone County Fair pageant always is one of the highlights for the Boone County Fair. The 2016 fair pageant was no exception to that precedent. On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Boone County Fair pageant started at 7:30 p.m. with a magical evening set to the […]

 
 

Boone Boys celebrate 35 year reunion at Boone County Fair

Boone Boys celebrate 35 year reunion at Boone County Fair

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Sunday, Aug. 14, The Boone Boys will celebrate their 35 year reunion by performing at the place that launched their music career: the Boone County Fair. In 1981, The Boone Boys formed to compete in the talent competition at the fair. With their debut at […]

 
 
 
 
 
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