BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Lady Bucs volleyball team fell short of victory when they faced off against East High School on Thursday, Oct. 15. Belvidere lost both sets, but managed to get fairly close to the winners. In the first set, Belvidere only lost by three points with a final […]
FREEPORT – The Belvidere High School boys’ soccer team faced off against the Freeport Pretzels in a match set in Freeport. The match, played on Thursday, Oct. 15, ended in a victory for Belvidere. Belvidere won 2-0. Belvidere spread themselves evenly with goals, scoring once in the first period and […]
BELVIDERE – In a game set at Belvidere High School, the Belvidere boys’ soccer team defeated Auburn High School. The game set on Wednesday, Oct. 14, resulted in a victory for the Bucs in a 3-1 game. BHS took the lead quickly in the first period with the first goal […]
By Pastor Dan Lashley 30th Calvary Baptist Church, 2012-present BELVIDERE – In Jan., 1865, Edgar Lincoln was honorably discharged from the Union Army. Enlisting in the 95th Illinois Infantry in 1862, he, along with many other Boone County farm boys, fought under Grant and Sherman as the North won control […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter POPLAR GROVE – The Village of Poplar Grove will soon see one local business expand and a new chain store appear as the village’s economy continues to improve. The village introduced the plans for an industrial and economic development along Routes 76 and 173 in […]
ROCKFORD – On Thursday, Oct. 15, a multi-jurisdictional investigation led by the newly commissioned Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force, assisted by Rockford Police Department Patrol Officers, resulted in the arrest of a Rockford resident on felony drug charges. Tracy R. […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – One 11-year-old girl was recognized statewide for achieving over 400 hours of community service over the last year. While many kids her age have joined sports teams, play video games, or even started collections to fill their time, Skyler Melillo put her time […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter CHICAGO-Chances are if your grandparents or parents were or still are Chicago Cubs fans you are as well. Chicago Cubs fans are known to be multi-generational. For decades, fans have been laughed at for staying loyal and been the brunt of many jokes. “Well there’s always […]
By Kathryn MenueEditor BELVIDERE – Heritage Woods not only makes strides in assisting senior living, but on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Heritage Woods also took on the fight against breast cancer. At 1 p.m., Heritage Woods staff, residents, and their family members, lined up in front of the Heritage Woods facility […]
By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier held a meet and greet on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The meet and greet, featuring coffee and cookies, took place at the Candlewick Lake Recreation Center. Michelle explained all the programs she has put in place and what she […]