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Some Republican candidates near free ride to Nov. 8

Some Republican candidates near free ride to Nov. 8

By Bob Balgemann Reporter For some Republican candidates for office in Boone County, Nov. 8 may be a night to sit back and watch results in other people’s races. The county Democratic Party did not slate any candidates for upcoming vacancies by the May 31 deadline. That leaves Independent candidates […]

 
 

Robbery notification at Alpine Bank in Belvidere

  Alpine Bank’s Belvidere Downtown branch, located at 600 South State St. in Belvidere was robbed this morning. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash. All employees are safe and no injuries sustained.

 
 

Belvidere Police Department initiates Summer Outreach Program

Belvidere Police Department initiates Summer Outreach Program

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, June 8 at 1 p.m., members of the Belvidere Police Department celebrated the opening of the new soccer park on the corner of Christi Lane and Highline Drive in Belvidere and the start of the police department’s Summer Community Policing Outreach Initiative. […]

 
 

Belvidere City Council divided on Menomonie Street parking

Belvidere City Council divided on Menomonie Street parking

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – After many months of discussions, city council has approved a change in parking along Menomonie Street, from Main to Webster. However, the vote wasn’t unanimous. Council voted 6-4 on Monday, June 6 to approve two-way traffic with angle parking on one side of the […]

 
 

New Millennium Medical hosts office warming party to celebrate new location

New Millennium Medical hosts office warming party to celebrate new location

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ New Millennium Medical held an office warming party at their new location at 1424 N. State St. in Belvidere on Wednesday, June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. “New Millennium Medical went from offering chiropractic services to being fully medically integrated,” Dr. Chris […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12

Weekend events for Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12

    Friday, June 10 The Baltic Mill will be the site for the Summer Cinema Series featuring the film: Finding Nemo. This is free for all ages. Grab a blanket, fill up your picnic basket, and bring your family and friends for the Summer Movie Series from 8 p.m. to […]

 
 

Rumble strips not returning to Squaw Prairie Road

Rumble strips not returning to Squaw Prairie Road

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – After being absent for a number of years, it appeared that rumble strips will return to Squad Prairie Road, west of Poplar Grove Road. However, that won’t happen anytime soon. The question of safety at that intersection in unincorporated Boone County went before the […]

 
 

Candlewick Lake hosts another bass tournament

Candlewick Lake hosts another bass tournament

By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – Candlewick Lake held their annual Catch and Release Bass Tournament on Saturday June 4. Ten boats, with two men in each paid the entry fee of $100 a boat to compete in the tournament.  This money was put toward the prize money for the […]

 
 

Boone County Fair hosts annual Late-Nite Flea Market

Boone County Fair hosts annual Late-Nite Flea Market

BELVLIDERE – It’s Moon-Lite Madness, on Saturday June 18 from 3 p.m. to midnight at the Boone County Fairgrounds located at 8791 IL Route 76 in Belvidere. A Very Special Guest Appearance of Joyce De Witt from the Iconic, “Three’s Company” TV Show will be featured and on-hand to sign […]

 
 

Belvidere Fire Department spreads awareness about JFS

Belvidere Fire Department spreads awareness about JFS

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – At the end of May, three firefighters joined the fight against juvenile fire setters. Lt. Shawn Schadle and firefighters and investigators Mark Beck and Matt Loudenbeck became state certified Juvenile Fire Setter Interventionists (JFSI) after completing a two day-16 hour course in Rockford. The […]

 
 
 
 
 
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