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 […]
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 […]