Belvidere Republican

Belvidere North sophomore basketball team wins big

By Kaila Olsen Reporter BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, Jan. 13, Rockford’s Guilford sophomore basketball team played against Belvidere North High School in Belvidere. The first period was a rapid-fire-game with Belvidere North taking the lead 20-12. The second period began with North making a three point shot and then stealing […]

 
 

Join Belvidere Park District on pottery adventure

BELVIDERE – Let’s get artsy! Join the Belvidere Park District as they take a short trip up to Roscoe to paint your own pottery R and L Ceramics on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Participants will choose a piece of pottery and have the opportunity to customize their piece. The goal is […]

 
 

Girls second in NIC-10; Boone boys advance to sectional bowling tournament

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Boys bowling teams from Belvidere and Belvidere North High Schools are on their way to the Rockford East sectional tournament, to be held Saturday, Jan. 23. The Blue Thunder qualified Jan. 16 by finishing second in the Marengo regional. The Bucs made it […]

 
 

Holocaust educational material to be donated to Boone County Historical Museum

Holocaust educational material to be donated to Boone County Historical Museum

By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BOONE COUNTY- “When Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933 no one would have believed it possible that 12 years later he would become one of the most infamous people of all time. In those 12 years, he turned one of the most civilized […]

 
 

Belvidere High School hosts NIC 10-Conference competitive dance

Belvidere High School hosts NIC 10-Conference competitive dance

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Thursday, Jan. 14, Belvidere High School hosted the NIC-10 Conference Competitive Dance competition. Ten teams competed for the top spot, but only one could come out on top. For the competitive dance competition, that team was Boylan Catholic High School. Boylan Catholic High […]

 
 

Courier elected to Executive Committee of Illinois State’s Attorneys Association

Courier elected to Executive Committee of Illinois State’s Attorneys Association

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association at its 78th annual conference in Chicago by her fellow State’s Attorneys. The Illinois State’s Attorneys Association is a bi-partisan organization composed of all elected State’s Attorneys throughout […]

 
 

Cherry Valley named one of safest towns in Illinois

Cherry Valley named one of safest towns in Illinois

By Kathryn Menue Editor CHERRY VALLEY – In a recent study conducted by Consumer Affairs, Consumer Affairs found Cherry Valley to be one of the safest towns to live in within Illinois. According to Consumer Affairs Representative Natalie Donohue, Consumer Affairs “analyzed FBI and Census Bureau data to create an […]

 
 

Competitive, composed Bucs resume season

Competitive, composed Bucs resume season

Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Writing to people with an inflated estimate of themselves, Paul observed, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That’s all not ya’ll. As an advocate as well as apologist for athletics as foundational to character development without sacrificing competitive instincts and exigencies, […]

 
 

Loves Park woman wins Illinois Lottery

Loves Park woman wins Illinois Lottery

LOVES PARK— When Paige Adrian bought Illinois Lottery instant tickets to give to her family for Christmas, she decided to treat herself to a ticket too. “I spent $1 on a $500 A Week For Life ticket for myself and I won the top prize – $500 a week for life!” Adrian, […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17

Weekend events for Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17

Friday, Jan. 15 The Belvidere High School varsity wrestling team will compete in the Geneseo Invite at Geneseo High School at 4 p.m. The Belvidere High School girls’ sophomore basketball team will face Harlem at 5:30 p.m. at Melvin L. Brown gym. The varsity game will follow at 7 p.m. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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