Belvidere Republican

Kathleen Mary McCue, 82

Kathleen Mary McCue, 82

ROCKFORD – Kathleen Mary McCue, 82, of Rockford, died at 2:36 a.m. on Sunday, April 24 in River Bluff Nursing home. She was born on Dec. 6, 1933 in Galt Ontario, Canada to Fred William Wheeler and Mary Ellen (Robb) Wheeler.  She married John Robert McCue in Galt, Ontario on […]

 
 

County meets to take position on railroad plan

County meets to take position on railroad plan

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The Boone County Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, planning to take a position on the proposed Great Lakes Basin Railroad (GLBR) route that would go through the Capron and Garden Prairie areas. If such a stand is adopted, it will […]

 
 

Belvidere splits season series with Jefferson

Belvidere splits season series with Jefferson

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Despite heroics by sophomore Brady Hauser who had a no-hitter going into the 4th inning that included striking out the first seven J-Hawks in commanding fashion, the Bucs lost 6-5 after overwhelming Jefferson 11-1 back on April 20. Belvidere took at 2-0 […]

 
 

Belvidere North High School Choirs present Awards Concert Night

Belvidere North High School Choirs present Awards Concert Night

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ Belvidere North High School Choirs presented their spring concert and awards night “Distinction” on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. “The awards ceremony is our version of the Oscar’s, this concert combines entertainment and recognition of the hard work […]

 
 

Dracy C. Pendleton: Wanted for attempted murder of police officer

Dracy C. Pendleton: Wanted for attempted murder of police officer

STATEWIDE – On May 7, at approximately10:45 p.m., a Mahomet Police Officer was involved in a shooting with Dracy “Clint” Pendleton, 35. The officer and Pendleton exchanged gunfire and Pendleton fled the scene. The officer was shot in the arm and it is believed Pendleton received wounds (possibly a gunshot) […]

 
 

Rockford police are looking for Paul B. Bahler for armed robbery

Rockford police are looking for Paul B. Bahler for armed robbery

STATELINE – The Rockford Police Department is requesting the assistance of the community in locating a wanted dangerous criminal. Paul B Bahler, 41-year-old, white, male is wanted for armed robbery.  His bond is set for $350,000. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is urged to call the […]

 
 

Belvidere Family YMCA holds 10th Annual Boone County Children’s Health Fair

Belvidere Family YMCA holds 10th Annual Boone County Children’s Health Fair

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Belvidere Family YMCA held the 10th Annual Boone County Children’s Health Fair on Sunday, May 1 from noon to 2 p.m. The event was sponsored by Alpine Bank, SwedishAmerican Medical Center, and the Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere. “The Health Fair exists to get […]

 
 

Belvidere Bucs boys’ volleyball teams take home wins

Belvidere Bucs boys’ volleyball teams take home wins

By Eric Hipp Reporter BELVIDERE – Thursday April 28 was a good day for the Belvidere Bucs boys’ varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams. Both varsity and junior varsity teams won against their opponents, the Harlem Huskies, at the home games in the Melvin J. Brown Gymnasium. It was the […]

 
 

NASR hosts pancake breakfast fundraiser

NASR hosts pancake breakfast fundraiser

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Saturday, April 30, Applebee’s Restaurant was packed with supporters of the Northlands Association for Special Recreation (NASR) organization. For only $5, community members could enjoy a pancake breakfast with a side of bacon to support the Belvidere Park District’s NASR organization. The meal […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8

Weekend events for Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8

    Friday, May 6 The Belvidere High School girls’ softball teams will compete against Rockford East at 5 p.m. at Riverdahl School and at Rockford East High School.   Belvidere High School junior varsity boys’ track and field teams will compete in the Northern Illinois Invite at 4 p.m. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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