On Thursday, June 9, an investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the Belvidere Police K-9 Unit resulted in the arrest of a Belvidere resident on felony drug charges. On Thursday, June 9, Larry G. Lewis, 39, was arrested in Belvidere, pursuant to an investigation by the Belvidere/Boone […]
For the past several months the Rockford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, assisted by the Rockford Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force, and the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit have been investigating a group of individuals who were involved with selling large amounts of heroin and cocaine at various locations, primarily on […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor From Tuesday, June 7 through Friday, June 10, community youth participated in the annual Safety Town event at the Boone County Fairgrounds held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Upon arrival, children were greeted by check-in volunteers, such as Laura Lindenberg. Here, children received nametags and […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]