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 […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – Poplar Grove made history Monday evening, May 2, when the first-ever committee of the whole (COTW) meeting was held. Elected officials in attendance were Village President John Neitzel and trustees Don Bawden, Owen Costanza, Neeley Erickson, Jeff Goings, Ron Quimby, and Judi Zangs. […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – After a jam-packed spring of Belvidere North athletes signing their intent to attend various colleges and universities around the country to continue their athletic and academic careers, Belvidere North held their last athletic signing on Tuesday, May 10. Before May 10’s signing, Belvidere North […]