Belvidere Republican

Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition returns to Fair

Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition returns to Fair

One of the nation’s fastest growing equine sports. The Northern Illinois Outlaws is affiliated with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association. They will conduct a four-stage mounted shooting competition in the Pony Arena of the Boone County Fairgrounds. This family friendly sport is fun and exciting as a competitor or as […]

 
 

Visiting Walldogs continue to adorn Belvidere 

Visiting Walldogs continue to adorn Belvidere 

Beginning at dusk on Saturday, June 26—in the middle of Belvidere’s Heritage Days and taking at least a week to complete—a dozen of the nation’s most talented designers and painters began projecting a re-imagined version of a mural that no longer exists. Flashback to 1997 and a chance meeting on […]

 
 

How do firefighters get past losing someone they rescued?

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR Recently, Belvidere firefighters put their lives on the line to rescue residents of a flame-engulfed, smoke-filled, house. After racing into the blazing residence on a search-and-rescue mission, the firefighters brought two residents out of danger to be taken to the hospital by Lifeline Ambulance Crews while […]

 
 

‘Great steward’ of Belvidere poses issue that yields big question

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Resident Richard Wainright appeared before the Committee of the Whole during the public comments portion of its June 14 meeting. His subject was maintenance of property along the S-curve on Chrysler Drive, which he alone had been doing for the past four years. After making his […]

 
 

5th annual BBQ Competition draws grillers from all over

5th annual BBQ Competition draws grillers from all over

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR The Boone County Fairgrounds will the location for deliciousness over the June 25 to 27 Heritage Days. It is the host for the Steak Cook-Off Competition on Friday, and on Saturday, grill masters fire up their grills for chicken, pork ribs, pork, brisket. “We tried to […]

 
 

First Boone County Draft Horse Classic is a big success

First Boone County Draft Horse Classic is a big success

By Anne Eickstadt Editor The first annual Boone County Classic was created by local draft horse breeders and enthusiasts and was held at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. This draft horse show was the largest draft horse show in the United States and […]

 
 

Police chief touches on COSSAP officer, body cams, bank robbery

By Bob Balgemann Reporter The city’s police and fire chiefs are continuing to give monthly updates on a wide variety of activities involving their departments during the previous 30 days. Police Chief Shane Woody’s summary for the month of April contained 11 separate, brief reports. Among them were the selection […]

 
 

Heritage Days starts with the Fifth Annual Steak Throwdown

Competition steaks are judged for their appearance as well as their “doneness,” taste and texture.

By Anne Eickstadt Editor The annual Steak Throwdown during Heritage Days may sound delicious and fun‒and it is‒but it is also serious business for those who enter the competition. Competing teams arrive, check in and set up all day on Thursday, June 24, starting at 7 a.m. Set-up and check-in […]

 
 

Northwoods hot dog lunch benefits VetsRoll

Northwoods hot dog lunch benefits VetsRoll

By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Symphony Northwoods Care Center saw many visitors on Wednesday, May 26, as vehicles pulled into their parking lot to pick up a hot dog/brat lunch. “This is an all-American hot dog and brat drive through that Heartland Hospice and Symphony Northwoods are holding,” said Meghan […]

 
 

An event to remember fallen Veterans

An event to remember fallen Veterans

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR Belvidere always looks forward to the Memorial Day Parade. Unhappily, the decision was made to cancel the 2021 parade until area residents have more of an opportunity to be vaccinated should they choose to do so. Looking forward to next year’s Memorial Day! VFW Post 1461 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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