BELVIDERE – On Monday, May 2, an investigation by Belvidere Police Patrol Officers and the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit resulted in the arrest of a Belvidere resident on felony drug charges. On Monday May 2, the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and Belvidere Patrol Officers executed a search warrant […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – Officials from Capron Rescue Squad (CRS) and North Boone Fire Protection District No. III plan to meet this week to talk about how they can work together for the benefit of residents in their coverage area. CRS has worked up a back-up agreement […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Dr. Daniel Woestman is the incoming superintendent for District 100. Prior to fulfilling his role as the designated superintendent before the start of the next school year, Dr. Woestman is working with the schools, students, parents, the district board, and the interim superintendent to […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Belvidere Township and Paper Recovery Services held the 8th Annual Shred Day on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. “People are hesitant and don’t know what to do with their income tax returns and files around this time of year,” […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, called it a “shock wave in Springfield.” He was referring to a bipartisan effort to fund higher education with an actual revenue stream, not false promises as had been the case in the past. “Senate Bill Amendment III […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Anybody who knows anything about baseball knew this would be a challenging year for Bucs baseball. With first-team all-conference captains Tyler Lass and Ryan McKnight having matriculated to the next level of competition at Northwestern and Monmouth respectively and only two returning […]
BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, April 27, Belvidere Mayor Mike Chamberlain announced his candidacy for re-election as the mayor of the City of Belvidere. Mayor Chamberlain launched his re-election campaign at The Brick Café and Art Gallery, located at 615 S. State St. in Belvidere from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Bucs boys’ volleyball team hosted a game against conference rivals Guilford on Thursday, April 21 at Melvin Brown Gymnasium. The Bucs looked to stop Guilford and improve their conference record. Unfortunately, the Bucs dropped both games to Guilford. The Vikings came out strong in the first […]
By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – Speaker Sgt. Dammon with the Belvidere Police Department addressed a full house on Tuesday, April 26 at Candlewick Lake’s “Lake View Room.” Sgt. Dammon discussed the behavior patterns of children and teens who are involved with gangs and/or drugs. Parents need to be informed […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – A Rockford firm has been hired by Boone County government to serve as its planning consultant for 10 hours a week, at $123 an hour. The 9-3 vote to approve the employment of Fehr-Graham Engineering and Environmental was taken during the board’s April 20 […]