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Former North Boone wrestlers continue wrestling

Former North Boone wrestlers continue wrestling

By Steve Westlund Guest Contributor POPLAR GROVE – Stand out wrestlers Brandon Briggs and Tyler Westlund, former wrestlers for the North Boone High School Vikings, are continuing their wrestling careers after high school. Briggs, a 2015 graduate, is attending St. Cloud State in St. Cloud, Minn. Brandon is majoring in […]

 
 

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit make arrest

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit make arrest

BOONE COUNTY – On Tuesday, Nov. 17, a two month investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force resulted in the arrest of a Rockford Resident on felony drug charges. Tyawanda R. Anderson, 44, of Rockford, was charged with two […]

 
 

Elaine King, 88

BELVIDERE – J. Elaine King, 88, of Belvidere, passed away Friday, Nov. 13. She was born June 23, 1927 to Lillian (Bean) O’Connell and Thomas J. O’Connell Sr. On Jan. 31, 1948, she married Laurel G. King at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Belvidere. The couple lived in Rochelle for […]

 
 

Evangelical Covenant Church hosts free Thanksgiving day dinner

Evangelical Covenant Church hosts free Thanksgiving day dinner

BELVIDERE – The Evangelical Covenant Church of Belvidere will serve a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 12:30 p.m. The meal will feature a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings and is open to all Boone County residents who are in need of a meal or holiday […]

 
 

Belvidere North hosts School Hoops Invitational

Belvidere North hosts School Hoops Invitational

BELVIDERE – On Friday, Nov. 13, Belvidere North High School hosted the first annual S.O. High School Hoops Invitational for students with special needs.  The event was sponsored by Northlands Association for Special Recreation with help from the Belvidere Park District. The invitation consisted of a basketball tournament that involved three local […]

 
 

Poplar Grove hosts Holiday Celebration

Poplar Grove hosts Holiday Celebration

POPLAR GROVE – Poplar Grove will host the second annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 28. The celebration will take place at Poplar Grove Village Hall, located at 200 Hill St. in Poplar Grove, and at the North Boone Fire Department, located at 305 W. Grove St. in Poplar Grove. […]

 
 

Volunteers needed in Belvidere to ring bells at red kettles

Volunteers needed in Belvidere to ring bells at red kettles

BELVIDERE— The holidays are fast approaching and now is the time when many make plans to help those in our community who are less fortunate. The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells at our red kettle sites in Belvidere. Our new online program RegisterToRing.com makes it easier than ever for individuals, […]

 
 

Santa Claus is coming to Illinois Tollway Oases

Santa Claus is coming to Illinois Tollway Oases

BELVIDERE– Santa Claus will visit the Belvidere, Ill. Tollway Oases during the holiday season, providing opportunities for children of all ages to visit and take pictures with the jolly old elf. Tollway customers are also invited to donate toys to the annual Toys for Tots campaign when they visit. “The Illinois […]

 
 

Ramsay Farms shares historical, agricultural significance

Ramsay Farms shares historical, agricultural significance

By Emily Hanlin Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau MANCHESTER – When Manchester Township in Boone County was opened for land purchases in 1838, James Ramsay and his family were already there. He and his wife Hannah Richardson purchased land from the Federal Government for $1.25 an acre, this purchase led to the […]

 
 

Boone County 4-H announces award winners

Boone County 4-H announces award winners

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County 4-H members and volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments in the 4-H program during the annual Extension Recognition Program on Sunday, Oct. 25. Awards were based on 4-H members’ projects, completed record books and award applications. County Awards The Krieg-Manring 4-H Angel Award, sponsored by […]

 
 
 
 
 
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