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Belvidere Chamber of Commerce announce Hometown Christmas activities

Belvidere Chamber of Commerce announce Hometown Christmas activities

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce will host Hometown Christmas in downtown Belvidere on Friday, Dec. 4. The special night of events will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will kick-off with the first annual Lights Parade which will begin […]

 
 

Monroe Township Firefighters Association hosts breakfast with Santa

Monroe Township Firefighters Association hosts breakfast with Santa

MONROE – The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will hold their All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 6. It will be held at the fire station, located at 104 West St., Monroe Center, Ill. Serving is from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for […]

 
 

Belvidere students advance in Lions International Peace Poster Contest

Belvidere students advance in Lions International Peace Poster Contest

BELVIDERE – Amanda Pozniak, a 7th grade student at Belvidere South Middle School and Celeste Guzman, a 6th grade student at Belvidere Central Middle School, have taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Belvidere Lions Club. Pozniak and Guzman’s […]

 
 

Bucs ride storm to open season

Bucs ride storm to open season

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – With only two returning starters, three returning seniors, a varsity inexperienced bench, only one player over 6’1″ at 6’5″, Head Coach Aaron Pearson and top assistant Nate Lister began their 9th season at the helm of a resurrected Belvidere basketball program under […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29

Weekend events for Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29

Friday, Nov. 27 The Belvidere Park District Administration Building will collect Santa Letters from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please drop off your letter to Santa. No postage necessary. The Belvidere High School boys bowling teams will compete in the Pre-season Tournament at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford at 1 […]

 
 

Belvidere Park District hosts Sunday night movie series By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – “So stand with us and ask yourself one question. Do you believe in Santa Clause?” the character C.F. Cole asks in the 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street. For some children, this can be a […]

 
 

Support small businesses on Small Business Saturday

Support small businesses on Small Business Saturday

By Bob Russell Guest Contributor BOONE COUNTY – Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. It was introduced and promoted by American Express Company and was first observed on Nov. 27, 2010. Small Business Saturday […]

 
 

Thanksgiving Day prayer

Thanksgiving Day prayer

By Bob Kopp Columnist “Make a joyful noise to the Lord! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing! He is God! He made us! We are His! Come with thanksgiving! Praise Him! Thank Him! He is good! His love lasts forever!” -Psalm 100 I’ll never forget […]

 
 

Thanksgiving: So much to be thankful for

Thanksgiving: So much to be thankful for

By Bryan Golden Guest Columnist Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. Even with all of the uncertainty and turmoil in the world, you have so much to […]

 
 

Thaw your Thanksgiving turkey safely to have healthy holiday meals

Thaw your Thanksgiving turkey safely to have healthy holiday meals

BOONE COUNTY – The holiday season is right around the corner. Friends and family will soon be gathering around dinner tables across the nation to celebrate Thanksgiving during which many will be enjoying the traditional turkey Thanksgiving dinner. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota is ranked first in U.S. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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