Belvidere Republican

Long range planning, continuous improvement will be focus for new assistant superintendent

Long range planning, continuous improvement will be focus for new assistant superintendent

BELVIDERE – As the Belvidere School District continues to focus on providing relevant and challenging programs for its students, the Board of Education took another step forward on the evening of Monday, May 9 in the hiring of an assistant superintendent for school improvement. Beginning July 1, David Carson will […]

 
 

North beats Bucs in battle for Belvidere

North beats Bucs in battle for Belvidere

Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent  BELVIDERE – Belvidere North provided the thunder on a bone-chilling-rain-drenching Friday the 13th to sweep the season series over the Bucs. Reminiscent of North’s convincing 12-2 win back on April 25, thunder roared again 9-3 for a convincing claim to Belvidere baseball bragging rights in 2016. […]

 
 

Village of Poplar Grove releases proclamation

Village of Poplar Grove releases proclamation

By John Neitzel Poplar Grove Village President POPLAR GROVE – Safety is the highest priority for the highways and streets of our Village and State; The great State of Illinois is proud to be a national leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness; Motorcycles are a common and economical means […]

 
 

Honoring Madeline Walberg for her little free library donation

Honoring Madeline Walberg for her little free library donation

By John Neitzel Poplar Grove Village President POPLAR GROVE – Whereas, little free libraries are handcrafted, weather proof structures, that will contain constantly changing collection of books donated and shared by residents of all ages; Whereas, children and families in the Village of Poplar Grove do not have a public […]

 
 

Belvidere South Middle School earns certification honor

Belvidere South Middle School earns certification honor

BELVIDERE – Belvidere South Middle School has achieved Level I certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools.  In certification terms, it means that the school has created a safe and collaborative culture for students and staff. The High Reliability Schools (HRS) Program was created by Marzano Research to help transform schools […]

 
 

Jefferson defeats Belvidere on volleyball courts

Jefferson defeats Belvidere on volleyball courts

  BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Bucs men’s volleyball teams faced off against Jefferson High School on Tuesday, May 17. The junior varsity team started out rough falling to Jefferson 11-25. In the second match, Belvidere was able to make up some ground, but ultimately lost to Jefferson 16-25. The Bucs […]

 
 

Belvidere man sentenced on drug charges

Belvidere man sentenced on drug charges

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Thursday, May 12 that Octavio Arellano-Lopez, 33, of Belvidere, was sentenced to serve nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the charge of Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. On about Nov. 20, 2014, […]

 
 

Rockford man sentenced on felony gun charges in Boone County

Rockford man sentenced on felony gun charges in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier on Thursday, May 12 that Darryl Thomas, 22, of Rockford, was sentenced to serve six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the charge of Unlawful Possession of Weapons by a Felon. On about Jan. 11, Thomas possessed a handgun […]

 
 

Belvidere Man convicted of calculated criminal drug conspiracy

Belvidere Man convicted of calculated criminal drug conspiracy

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Thursday, May 5 that Burnell Townsel, 42, of Belvidere, was found guilty following a jury trial of drug charges, including Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance and Calculated Criminal Drug Conspiracy. On or about August 14, […]

 
 

Generations Chiropractic Wellness lures ladies for night out

Generations Chiropractic Wellness lures ladies for night out

By Cindy Mich Reporter BELVIDERE – Dr. Samantha Raczkowski, Owner of Generations Chiropractic Wellness, chose Cinco de Mayo as a night to celebrate and continue to cultivate her chiropractic customer base. This served as her second Ladies Night Out, and attendees were showered with music, massages, music, and merchandise. Both […]

 
 
 
 
 
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