Belvidere Republican

Battle of Belvidere moves North

Battle of Belvidere moves North

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent Gump was right. It happens. BELVIDERE – North crossed town with a 0-10 conference record to play the Bucs who were riding a three game NIC-10 winning streak and left with a convincing 61-54 victory. Despite falling behind 7-0 in the opening minutes, the […]

 
 

Belvidere Sister Cities announces youth art showcase

BOONE COUNTY – The Sister Cities Association of Belvidere announces the upcoming 28th Annual Young Artists Showcase held by Sister Cities International headquartered in Washington D.C. The 2016 theme for the competition is “Peace Through People.” Sister Cities International is a non-profit organization, which promotes peace, understanding, respect, and friendship […]

 
 

Emily Hanlin speaks about being FFA proud

Emily Hanlin speaks about being FFA proud

By Emily Hanlin Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau BOONE COUNTY – George Washington, the first President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, once said, “Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Feb. 5 through Sunday, Feb. 7

Weekend events for Friday, Feb. 5 through Sunday, Feb. 7

Friday, Feb. 5 The Belvidere High School boys’ sophomore basketball team will face Rockford East at 5 p.m. at Rockford East High School. The Belvidere High School boys’ varsity basketball team will face Rockford East at 7:30 p.m. at Rockford East High School. Belvidere North High School and Guilford freshman […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus: week of Feb. 8

Belvidere school menus: week of Feb. 8

Elementary schools Monday, Feb. 8 – Vegetarian chili with hot fantasticks, chicken nuggets with fritos, cheesy breadstick with dipping sauce, savory green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy carrots, juicy orange wedges, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Feb. 9 -Maple pancakes and sausage patties, Italian meatball sub, […]

 
 

“Politicians spend; you pay for redundant service in North Boone”

“Politicians spend; you pay for redundant service in North Boone”

POPLAR GROVE – Following unpredicted action taken by the North Boone Fire Protection District III (NB3), Capron Rescue Squad District (CRS) has filed a civil complaint against the taxing body. In a NB3 November meeting, their three person board voted to place a tax increase on the March Primary ballot […]

 
 

Youth bowlers continue scoring high

Youth bowlers continue scoring high

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Ten lanes, 10 pins, 10 frames and one ball are all kids need at Concordia Lanes in Belvidere to compete to see who finishes on top as the highest scoring bowler in the Concordia Lanes Junior League divisions. On Saturday, Jan. 30 local youth […]

 
 

NASR Belvidere Special Olympics hosts ‘Hug an Athlete 5K’

NASR Belvidere Special Olympics hosts ‘Hug an Athlete 5K’

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Sunday, Feb. 28, the Northlands Association for Special Recreation (NASR) Belvidere Special Olympics will host their third annual ‘Hug an Athlete 5K Run/Walk/Roll.’ “This event helps raise awareness and highlight the NASR Belvidere Special Olympics athletes,” Amber Eck, Special Recreation Supervisor and Special […]

 
 

Cory Lind to finish Paul Larson’s term on County Board

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – With elections in sight, the Boone County Board of Trustees quickly found an interim member to fill the vacant District II seat until elections in November. Paul Larson retired from the county board on Dec. 31. In an email Larson addressed to Chairman […]

 
 

State’s attorney primary gets heated with pancakes update

State’s attorney primary gets heated with pancakes update

C.L. Smith Reporter BELVIDERE –Tricia Smith traded pancakes for cash at her fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Belvidere Community Complex, 111 W. First St. Smith is vying for the Republican nod in the March 2016 primary election for Boone County state’s attorney. The winner will then start preparing […]

 
 
 
 
 
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