Elementary schools Monday, May 16 – Hot dog on a bun, chicken nuggets with corn chips, all American sub, savory green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy carrots, diced pears, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, May 17 – Maple pancakes and sausage with syrup, chicken patty sandwich, […]
By Cindy Mich Reporter CALEDONIA – Delightfully different are both the plants and purpose of the somewhat hidden herb house called Wind Ridge Farms. Their fine foliage is a menagerie of healthy and hearty herbs. It is both a rare and somewhat rustic approach to farming and food production in […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Belvidere property owners have made improvements to their historic homes and buildings, while taking special steps to honor their heritage. On May 12, some of those property owners were recognized by the Belvidere Historic Preservation Commission during the annual reception, held this year in […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – After feting graduating seniors Drake Dutz, Matt Kopp, Kyle Kozlowski, Erik Moraza, Ryan Snyder, Troy Snyder, and Andrew Wesley, Bucs broadcaster Todd Humphrey said, “Congratulations to our graduates and their families; and remember seniors, ‘Once a Buc Always a Buc!’” While Belvidere […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School boys’ tennis team gave it their all on Monday, May 9. Unfortunately, victory did not come with their drive. The Bucs fell to Woodstock North in a match that ended 1-4 in Woodstock’s favor. However, Belvidere Bucs Coach Dan Koenings took pride in his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]