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By Mark DePue Director of Oral History Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum The most dangerous place in the world on Aug. 15, 1950, was the Pusan Perimeter. On that day, Second Lieutenant Bob Evans arrived in-country, part of the under-strength, poorly equipped and ill-prepared 2nd Infantry Division, shipped directly […]
By Andy Symonds Guest Contributor Veteran’s Day is a markedly emotional day for Robin Andersen, although it has nothing to do with the 30 years she spent in the Navy. Her son, Navy SEAL Rob Guzzo, suffered from PTSD after fighting in Iraq, and took his own life on Veteran’s […]
BOONE COUNTY – RAMP is a non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) with a mission to promote an accessible society that allows and expects full participation by individuals with disabilities. There are approximately 559,200 elderly and individuals with disabilities in Illinois who rely on Medicaid for their long-term care stays. For those […]
BELVIDERE – The Big Thunder Grange will host their annual toy show and sale on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Big Thunder Grange Toy Show and Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Grange Hall located at the Boone County Fairgrounds off of Illinois Route […]
Friday, Nov. 6 The First United Methodist Church, located at 610 Bonus Ave. in Belvidere, will host their Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon. The bake sale and bazaar will occur from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Ham Ball Luncheon will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
