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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Friday, Feb. 26 St. James School of Belvidere will host a Fish Fry Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will include an all you can eat baked or hand beer battered fried cod served with Mac and cheese, French fries, coleslaw, vegetables, salad, and dessert. The Fish […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Bucs Flores (32-15) and Brewer (30-13) ran into some of the top wrestlers in the state in their early matches, with neither tasting victory. In his first outing at 138 pounds, Flores met Gary Sutton, a junior from Richmond-Burton in neighboring McHenry County, who […]
