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Belvidere family continues Halloween parade tradition

Belvidere family continues Halloween parade tradition

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Some Halloween traditions might involve carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or watching scary movies, but one Belvidere family continued its tradition at the Halloween parade. Hundreds of people gathered along State Street in Belvidere on Friday, Oct. 30 for the annual Halloween […]

 
 

Nicor Gas presents energy efficient options to Boone County

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Nicor Gas representatives came to Belvidere on Thursday, Oct. 29, to discuss smart energy options to the local businesses and home owners in the Boone County community. The presentation featured smart options for both businesses and home owners to take into account on how […]

 
 

Violet C. Luedtke, 90

BELVIDERE – Violet C. Luedtke, 90, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Monday night, Nov. 2. Violet was born Dec. 13, 1924 in Belvidere, the daughter of Harold and Bertha (Boettcher) Hyser. She married Robert “Bob” Luedtke on Nov. 2, 1947 in Belvidere. Violet was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking and […]

 
 

Rosemary Sepich, 91

Rosemary Sepich, 91

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Rosemary Sepich, 91, formerly of Pecatonica and Belvidere, Ill., passed away at 1:47 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, Wis. She was born on May 31, 1924, in Sibley Ill., the daughter of William and Rose Hogan Fagenbush. […]

 
 

Flora Grange hosts annual fall roast beef dinner fundraiser BELVIDERE-Flora Grange, #1762, invites the public to its Annual Fall Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Flora Grange Hall, located at 2105 Stone Quarry Road, three miles south of Bypass 20 (Appleton exit). Reservations are being taken for two […]

 
 

American flags placed on hallowed ground

American flags placed on hallowed ground

By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BELVIDERE-On the foggy, overcast morning of Nov. 4 at around 8 a.m. at St. James Catholic Cemetery, roughly a dozen volunteers walked each aisle of the cemetery searching for veterans’ headstones. Both men and women from the American Legion Post 77, John Hugo Kaiser from the […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus: week of Nov. 9 Elementary schools Monday, Nov. 9 -Cheeseburger, chicken and waffles with syrup, cheesy breadsticks with sauce, savory green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy carrots, apple juice, chilled diced pears, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Hot ham and cheese sandwich, crispy chicken […]

 
 

Belvidere Park District hosts Cookies, Canvas

Belvidere Park District hosts Cookies, Canvas

BELVIDERE – You’ve seen them for adults, now the Belvidere Park District is running them for kids. The Belvidere Park District is hosting a canvas painting event for children to enjoy with a snack of cookies to enjoy while they paint. Let your child experience the joy of creating their […]

 
 

Letter to the Editor-Bucs

Letter to the Editor I am deeply saddened by the event that took place after the football game between the Belvidere Bucs and Woodstock Marian. As a past member of the Woodstock community I am devastated by the action of the Marian football team and never more proud to call […]

 
 

Letter to editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep disappointment in the recent announcement that there will not be a cost of living increase for Social Security beneficiaries next year. As healthcare costs continue to rise, the strain on seniors, like me, is becoming unmanageable, especially as previous COLAs have […]

 
 
 
 
 
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