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 $1.25 an acre, this purchase led to the […]
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County 4-H members and volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments in the 4-H program during the annual Extension Recognition Program on Sunday, Oct. 25. Awards were based on 4-H members’ projects, completed record books and award applications. County Awards The Krieg-Manring 4-H Angel Award, sponsored by […]
By Bob Kopp Columnist While riding home from a meeting of Blackhawk Presbytery, I listened to Elton John’s Madman Across the Water. I really like “Indian Sunset.’ Uh, like is not the right word. Anyway, I’m sure ideological fascists are befuddled by my tastes in… @#$% I stopped for coffee; after all, I […]
BELVIDERE – Winter sports picture day for Belvidere High School athletes is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18 in the Melvin L. Brown Gym Lobby. Following is the picture schedule: The dance team pictures will be set at 3:15 p.m. Competitive cheerleading-varsity pictures will be at 3:25 p.m. Competitive cheerleading-junior varsity pictures […]
BELVIDERE- As the nation pauses to honor its veterans on Nov. 11, the FCA US Belvidere Assembly Plant, with assistance from PepsiCo Recycling, is launching a new program that will not only make recycling more convenient for its employees, but also help support disabled U.S. veterans. Through the PepsiCo Recycling […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE –Local veterans and Belvidere residents stood up for the city’s students in a “Stand Down” fighting the school district’s decision to hold school on Veterans Day. Belvidere’s schools are usually empty on Nov. 11 for nationally recognized holiday Veterans Day, but this year more […]
Friday, Nov. 13 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 Main Street Players of Boone County present “Babes in Toyland.” They will perform for the community at 7 p.m. at […]
STATEWIDE – The Illinois Judges Association recognizes Veterans Day as the time to reflect and honor our men and women in uniform. While most are strengthened by the military experience, combat has unfortunately left a growing number of veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. One in five […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, Nov. 9, Enbridge Energy Company Inc. traveled to the Rock Valley College (RVC) Woodward Technology Center (WTC) at 9 a.m. to “dedicate a new scholarship at Rock Valley Community College.” “The new scholarship, known as the Enbridge Energy Company Pipeline Industry […]
BELVIDERE – On Monday, Nov. 16 the Belvidere Central Middle School National Junior Honor Society will host a Pantene Beautiful Lengths Hair Donation Event during half-time of the 8th grade boys’ basketball game against Belvidere South Middle School. Twenty-one students, siblings, and community members will donate their hair to create […]