HARVARD – Vivian G. Smith, 90, of Harvard, Ill. passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, May 31 at her farm in Harvard, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1925, in Belvidere to William and Gladys (Pundt) Armbruster. Vivian was a book keeper and a farmer. She […]
BELVIDERE – Sister Cities of Belvidere will host the Taste of Sister Cities Sock Hop on Saturday, June 18. The event will take place at the Boone County Community Building Complex, located at 111 W. First St. in Belvidere. The evening will feature 50s, 60s, and 70s music courtesy of […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor POPLAR GROVE – North Boone Leo’s Club made a huge difference this spring with their annual Rose Sale. North Boone High School’s Leo’s Club, comprised of 22 high school students, raised $700 in their annual event. The funds they raised will benefit The Center for Sight […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – It took over 27 hours for defending state champion Rockford Christian to beat Belvidere 1-0 in the 2016 Class 3A Regional Semi-final. With play suspended by rain and lightning after less than two innings of scoreless action, the game resumed on a […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY- The Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR) has overpaid local governments by $168 million in corporate replacement taxes. Now, DOR wants its money back. Belvidere School District 100 was the biggest loser in Boone County, having been overpaid by $330,354.69 in 2013, according to […]
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Wednesday, May 25 that Alfredo Aguilera-Ortiz, 36, of Rockford, was sentenced to serve 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the charge of Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. On or about Dec. 17, […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Friday, May 20, Heritage Woods held a banquet in honor of their 5th anniversary of opening in Belvidere. At 5 p.m., the dining area filled with Heritage Woods employees, residents, and area supporters to celebrate the achievement of providing excellent services to the […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Owen Costanza has been elected unanimously to a two-year term as chairman of the Republican Party Central Committee in Boone County. He was chosen April 13 to replace Patrick Murphy, who chose not to seek re-election. Murphy is the Belvidere Township supervisor. Costanza […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, May 25, The Hospice Veteran Partnership of Northern Illinois, including Heartland Hospice, JourneyCare, Northern Illinois Hospice, Serenity Hospice and Home, and Vitas Healthcare, sponsored a Memorial Day Tribute at VFW Post 1461, located at 1310 W. Lincoln Ave. in Belvidere. The event […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Women of Moose hosted a fundraiser Sock Hop for the Styling for Pink and Moose Charities at the Moose Lodge #295 on Saturday, May 21 at 5 p.m. The evening consisted of dancing, twist limbo, contests, prizes, and raffle baskets. Elvis impersonator Matt […]