Belvidere Republican

Belvidere North High School presents comedy “Lend Me a Tenor”

Belvidere North High School presents comedy “Lend Me a Tenor”

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ Belvidere North High School Performing Arts presented Ken Ludwig’s comedy “Lend Me a Tenor” at the District 100 Performing Arts Center on April 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. “‘Lend Me a Tenor’ is a farcical show that starts out kind of high […]

 
 

RMTD wants meeting to discuss future of Belvidere buses

RMTD wants meeting to discuss future of Belvidere buses

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Thanks in part to the Belvidere City Council, Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) will continue to provide fixed-route bus service to the city through June 2017. What happens after that is unknown and RMTD officials want a meeting with the city and Boone County […]

 
 

Free Little Library now outside Poplar Grove Village Hall

Free Little Library now outside Poplar Grove Village Hall

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Opportunities for the young, old, and in between to read a good book are springing up all over Boone County. The most recent location for the Little Free Library is outside Poplar Grove Village Hall, located at 200 Hill St., at the walking […]

 
 

No more Yunk runners for Belvidere North High School

No more Yunk runners for Belvidere North High School

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – An end of an era has come for Belvidere North High School. Since the school’s opening in the fall of 2007, BNHS always had a Yunk runner to help lead the other runners to victory. Next school year, BNHS will feel the loss of […]

 
 

Woman jumps from window, man arrested

Woman jumps from window, man arrested

BOONE COUNTY – On Tuesday, April 12 at 1:45 p.m. the Boone County Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a woman alleging to have been held against her will in a Belvidere residence. Upon arrival Belvidere Patrol Officers made contact with a 23-year-old female (Rockford residence) who jumped from […]

 
 

Cancer fund, benefit dinner to be held for Cyndee Pfaffinger Shacklee

Cancer fund, benefit dinner to be held for Cyndee Pfaffinger Shacklee

BELVIDERE – On Saturday, April 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. a cancer fund and benefit dinner will be held in honor of Cyndee Pfaffinger Shacklee at the American Legion, located at 900 Chrysler Drive in Belvidere. The dinner will feature smoked pulled pork, mostaccioli, BBQ beef, and all […]

 
 

BHS girls’ soccer team wins over Auburn

BHS girls’ soccer team wins over Auburn

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School girls’ soccer team faced off against Auburn High School on Thursday, April 14. BHS won the game 4-2. The Lady Bucs started out strong with Jessie Rivera, #10, scoring the first goal of the game off of an assist from Erys Rivera, #2. Auburn […]

 
 

Belvidere resident honored with Stroke Hero Award

Belvidere resident honored with Stroke Hero Award

BELVIDERE – Brady Johnson, of Belvidere, survived a terrorist attack while serving in the United States Air Force, ran marathons, and was a sports agent who represented NFL players. However, at the age of 31, he suffered a stroke that threatened his life and spirit. The stroke left Brady, unable […]

 
 

Celebrate Earth Day by learning to grow

Celebrate Earth Day by learning to grow

CALEDONIA – Earth Day 2016 is officially recognized on April 22. However, Angelic Organics Learning Center is celebrating with one solid month of growing workshops for all ages. “Get Started Growing Food at Home” on April 23, bring the kids to “Grow Food with Funky Style” on April 30, and learn […]

 
 

Discussing the betterment of Belvidere

Discussing the betterment of Belvidere

By Mike Chamberlain Belvidere Mayor BELVIDERE – One of the great pleasures I have in being mayor is working for positive improvements in Belvidere that people can see and appreciate. However, if our roads are pockmarked with potholes, or our sewers overflow, my office hears about it. When I see […]

 
 
 
 
 
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