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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Monday, April 18, the Belvidere High School varsity boys’ tennis team competed against Auburn High School. Unfortunately, the boys’ lost the match. Despite the loss, Coach Dan Koenings expressed pride for his team, and in particular two players who had a great match against Auburn. “Congratulations to Rizal Ucok […]
BELVIDERE – Perry Elementary School will host their first ever, Race for Education. The Race for Education is a great opportunity for the local community to come support the oldest school in Belvidere. Due to Perry Elementary School’s old age, they are in need of some new library books for […]
