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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 – 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 – 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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
