By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Two weeks ago Harlem’s girls bowling team easily won its own regional tournament, 490 pins in front of runner-up Belvidere North. But Feb. 13 was the Day of the Lady Blue Thunder as they won the Round Lake sectional, 17 pins ahead of […]
By C.L. Smith Reporter BELVIDERE – In an effort to get kids excited about a new Leo Club, the Belvidere Lions held an informational meeting for students and parents at the Boone County Historical Museum on Saturday, Feb. 6. Lions Clubs International is a large service club organization that operates […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Boone County Historical Museum received a donation from the family of Mildred and Melvin Banks of 37,500 photographic slides as well as $100,000 for renovations. “Mildred and Melvin banks were prominent, well known, respected and influential members of the community,” Executive Director of […]
By Barb Appelhans Reporter POPLAR GROVE – “Save time. Save money. Every day!” Saving time and money, while still getting the essential items you need is Dollar General’s main focus. They offer the foods, household items and necessities, and various accessories at a discounted price all to ensure that the […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Despite 6’7″ stalwart senior Sam Fehrle being unavailable because of an injury, the deepest and most talented line-up in the NIC-10 came to Belvidere with an undefeated conference record that includes two convincing wins over perennial powerhouse Auburn. The Titans, as a […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual business exposition the Boone County Expo (BoCo) at the Community Building Complex of Boone County on Saturday, Feb. 6. The event featured two floors of vendors equipped with business information and samples, as well as […]
Friday, Feb. 12 The Belvidere North High School Improv Anonymous show will occur from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the BNHS Café. The Belvidere High School boys’ sophomore basketball team will face Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. at Melvin L. Brown gymnasium. The Belvidere High School boys’ varsity basketball team […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – City officials have taken another step toward road improvements that are scheduled to be done this summer. Recommendations for approval came at the Monday, Feb. 8 committee of the whole meeting, with formal action due at the Monday, Feb. 15 night city council session. […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent ROCKFORD – After a crushing 61-54 loss to North at home on Wednesday, Belvidere traveled to Rockford to take on another of the NIC-10’s teams capable of beating almost everybody while definitely prone to losing to anybody. Trailing East 12-9 after the first quarter […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – As the basketball season starts to wind down ending the winter sports season and bringing with it the warmer weather to welcome the spring sports, the Belvidere High School girls’ varsity basketball team worked hard to achieve a win over Rockford East High School. […]