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By Matthew A. Kopald Belvidere Barracudas Swim Coach ST. JOHN, Ind.- The Belvidere Barracudas Swim Team competed in the 2016 Illinois YMCA State Championships on March 19 and March 20, at Lake Central Aquatic Center is St. John, Ind. Throughout the two day event, the Barracudas took to the podium […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Former Belvidere Alderman Andy Racz continues his quest for a neighborhood park to be created at Christi Lane and Highland Street. His most recent appearance was at the March 14 Committee of the Whole meeting, when he asked for the city to work with […]
BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, March 28, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office arrested a county resident on drug charges. The deputy was assisted by a Boone County K9-Unit and the Belvidere -Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit. Cesar Fonseca, 24, of Capron Illinois, was charged with one count of unlawful possession […]
By Karen Gadke Guest Contributor BOONE COUNTY – The above words were spoken decades ago by Kathryn Murray, wife of Arthur Murray, founder of the famous Arthur Murray Dance Studio. I call dancing exercise without the sweat, miles of fun but you don’t have to run. Sounds too good to […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – City officials believe a time will come when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders a reduction in the amount of phosphorous within sewage treatment plants. Given that eventuality, Belvidere has ordered the preparation of two related plans through the engineering firm of Baxter […]
By Emily Hanlin Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Ag Communications BOONE COUNTY – In the week prior to Easter, I am willing to bet you and your family partook in some fun holiday traditions. Maybe you colored some eggs. Maybe you visited the Easter Bunny at the mall. Have you ever thought […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – After talking about it for more than one year, village officials are on the verge of changing to a committee of the whole (COTW) format for monthly meetings. The village board voted 6-0 March 14 to send the issue back to the administration […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The students of Belvidere High School performed Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center (PAC). “This production has truly been a […]
Friday, March 25 First Presbyterian Church, located at 221 N. Main St. in Belvidere, will host a Good Friday Observance from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26 The Belvidere High School boys’ junior varsity baseball teams will compete against Rock Falls at 10 a.m. and noon at Baseball […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor MARENGO – Despite Sunday, March 20 marking the first day of spring for 2016, the chilly weather and the threat of snow is still lurking in the skies. The gloomy and unwelcoming weather may be deterring the real visions of spring, but it can’t deter spring […]
