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Belvidere City Council to see candidate for planner Monday

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Mayor Mike Chamberlain will introduce a candidate to become the city’s new planner to members of the city council at Monday night’s meeting. “I don’t think anyone will be displeased,” he told aldermen, sitting as the committee of the whole, on Feb. 22. He […]

 
 

Family Video, VFW Post 1461 donate to soldier

Family Video, VFW Post 1461 donate to soldier

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Movies are an escape from reality that transports viewers into another world for a few hours at a time. In times of war, a simple distraction like a movie can mean the world to any soldier. Movies couldn’t be complete without fun snacks and […]

 
 

Rockford Art Museum features Belvidere North artists

Rockford Art Museum features Belvidere North artists

ROCKFORD – Rockford Art Museum (RAM) opens its 75th Young Artist Show: High School Division with a free, public opening and awards ceremony from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. The exhibit remains on view through April 3 at RAM, located at 711 N. Main St. in […]

 
 

Belvidere City Council meeting thanks first responders for saving lives

Belvidere City Council meeting thanks first responders for saving lives

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Thursday, Jan. 28, what should have been a normal day turned into a nightmare for Wallie Nettleton and her husband. The two were traveling back to the Enterprise car rental store, when Wallie Nettleton began to feel off. She started experiencing pain, to […]

 
 

Main Street Players take on ‘The Odd Couple’

Main Street Players take on ‘The Odd Couple’

By C.L. Smith Reporter BELVIDERE – The Main Street Players of Boone County performed ‘The Odd Couple’ on Friday, Feb. 19, at the Community Center Complex of Boone County in Belvidere. For fans of ‘The Odd Couple,’ now is a glorious time to be alive. CBS’s reboot of the classic […]

 
 

Bucs, Indians coast to playoffs

Bucs, Indians coast to playoffs

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – “Senior Night” for Deante Barnes, Matt Kopp, and Eric Munoz was warm in appreciation for their contributions to the continuing history of Belvidere sports. When his motor is running, Barnes is arguably the most talented player in the NIC-10 with a high […]

 
 

PG voters to decide on appointing future village clerks

PG voters to decide on appointing future village clerks

By Bob Balgemann Reporter A busy Nov. 1 ballot is going to get busier now that Poplar Grove voters will decide if their future village clerks are appointed, or continue to be elected. The village board at its Feb. 8 meeting approved putting that question to referendum later this year. […]

 
 

Youth bowling season isn’t over yet

Youth bowling season isn’t over yet

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Some people think that sports are overly competitive, filled with too much violence, and are unsafe due to the risk of serious injury. However, sports offer more than just physical activity. Sure, sports are great for exercise, but sports also hold other benefits as […]

 
 

Conference motions before post-season emotions

Conference motions before post-season emotions

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent ROCKFORD – Belvidere and Auburn played a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the second half. While the Bucs thoroughly outplayed the Knights in the first half and through the first few minutes of the second half while building […]

 
 

Cantu crowned Mr. Thunder 2016

Cantu crowned Mr. Thunder 2016

By C.L. Smith Reporter BELVIDERE – Belvidere North High School held its 8th annual Mr. Thunder Scholarship Competition on Saturday, Feb. 20, inside the PAC. With a $500 scholarship on the line, twelve Belvidere North High School senior boys sang, danced, and joked as they vied for first place during […]

 
 
 
 
 
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