Belvidere Republican

Poplar Grove hosts second annual Neighbors’ Fest

Poplar Grove hosts second annual Neighbors’ Fest

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR The Village of Poplar Grove was a village full of fun for all ages on Saturday, June 18. The day celebrated the second annual Neighbors’ Fest, with fun beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing throughout the day and night. The Village of Poplar Grove wanted to […]

 
 

Belvidere joins county in opposing proposed rail line route

Belvidere joins county in opposing proposed rail line route

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER City council has approved a resolution of opposition to Great Lakes Basin Transportation’s proposal to build part of a 278-mile rail line through the Capron and Garden Prairie areas of Boone County. Aldermen took that action in a unanimous vote at their Monday, June 6 meeting. […]

 
 

Poplar Grove youth athletes help Stateline Fury 10U win first place in local tournament

Poplar Grove youth athletes help Stateline Fury 10U win first place in local tournament

By Mike Armstrong Stateline Fury Senior Operations Manager The Stateline Fury 10U softball team won first place at the Rob Neiber Memorial United States Specialty Sports Association Qualifier Tournament held Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12 in Roscoe. The team beat the Roselle Rampage 9-8 in the championship game. […]

 
 

Belvidere Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist

Belvidere Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist

Belvidere Physical Therapy would like to announce that Kelly Lesniewski, PT, DPT has joined the practice.  Lesniewski joins the current clinical staff of Tim Seppelt, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN and Lori Gulsrud-Neiber, PT. Lesniewski received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Bradley University. During her clinical work […]

 
 

Sister Cities of Belvidere hosts Taste of Sister Cities Sock Hop

Sister Cities of Belvidere hosts Taste of Sister Cities Sock Hop

By Matt Helm REPORTER Sister Cities of Belvidere hosted the Taste of Sister Cities Sock Hop on Saturday, June 18 at the Boone County Community Building Complex. Tickets were $20 and proceeds went towards the Youth Exchange program. “The organization exists to connect people across the world. It is a […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26

Weekend events for Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26

    Friday, June 24 Heritage Days will begin with Doty Park’s Splash Pad. The water playground will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.   Heritage Days will also feature the Best Burger Contest at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The competition will begin at 5 p.m. with contestants […]

 
 

Celebrating life of Captain Chuck Downey with life ceremony

Celebrating life of Captain Chuck Downey with life ceremony

The late Captain Chuck Downey, the youngest Naval Aviator of World War II, was honored with a celebration of life ceremony at the Poplar Grove Wings and Wheels Museum on Saturday, June 11. “This was a wonderful tribute to an extraordinary man and pilot,” Boone County Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent […]

 
 

Grant will help create industrial subdivision in Poplar Grove

Grant will help create industrial subdivision in Poplar Grove

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The Village of Poplar Grove has received a state grant of up to $273,772 to help develop a nine-lot, light industrial subdivision across from Forrest Pallet, at 230 E. Park St. in Poplar Grove. The money will come from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and […]

 
 

Stay safe this summer by adhering to firework safety tips

Stay safe this summer by adhering to firework safety tips

By Kathryn Menue Editor With the Heritage Days Festival comes the family-friendly fun of games, food, music, parades, and so much more. All of the joy, laughter, and memories will go out with a bang as the fireworks close the festivities Sunday night, June 26.  Families, friends, and neighbors will […]

 
 

‘Wrong statements’ delay action on anti-rail route resolution

‘Wrong statements’ delay action on anti-rail route resolution

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Boone County Board member Cathy Ward wanted a unanimous vote of approval for a resolution opposing the proposed route of a new rail line through eastern Boone County. However, as discussion continued during the board’s June 15 meeting, it became clear there would be at least […]

 
 
 
 
 
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