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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]