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STATELINE – Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) is proud to announce the first “Future Top Chef” event, from Feb. 22 through Feb. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at local McDonald’s stores. Through a collaborative effort between CEANCI and the McDonald’s Corporation, students will be provided […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – Hearing loss can be a life altering affliction that is a common occurrence for people worldwide. According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, “48 million Americans have significant hearing loss,” 14 percent of which are in the change of life between 45 […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Boone County District II Firefighters hosted their annual Moonlight Bowling Scholarship Fundraiser at Concordia Lanes on Friday, Feb. 12. “We give scholarships to graduating high school seniors,” Deputy Chief Bob Koehn said. “It’s about having a good time and raising money for kids […]
By Matt Helm Reporter CHERRY VALLEY ─ The MercyRockford Health System held a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of its Rockford Health Physicians Cherry Valley clinic, located at 1475 S. Perryville Road on Feb. 12. “Improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve is central to our […]
Friday, Feb. 19 The Belvidere High School boys’ sophomore basketball team will face Auburn at 5:30 p.m. at Auburn. The Belvidere High School boys’ varsity basketball team will face Auburn held at 7 p.m. at Auburn. Belvidere North High School and Jefferson sophomore and varsity boys’ basketball teams will […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – With the harsh, brutal winds and the fierce cold still raging through the Belvidere/Boone County area, everyone is becoming more restless and eager for spring to arrive. After another snowfall this past week, people are hoping more than ever that they will not have […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School girls’ basketball team has had a trying season with wins and losses abound. Several of the losses occurred right at home to the dismay of Buc fans. However, the Lady Bucs have remained strong and not given up as the […]
By Bob Kopp By BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – The J-Hawks flew into town and swept the season series with a thrilling 61-58 win that was much closer than the score after taking the home contest 70-64 back on Dec. 16 in a game not as close as the score. […]
CHARLOTTE – Donna Carter Walberg, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Feb. 12 at Charlotte Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born in Winnebago County, Ill., as the daughter of the late Jay Wallace and Ruby Hassinger Carter. Her beloved husband of 68 years, […]
CHARLOTTE – Franklin Axel Walberg, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Jan. 9 in the Harris Hospice Unit of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. He was born in McHenry County, Ill. and was the son of the late Axel H. and Signe M. Anderson […]
