By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter POPLAR GROVE – Boone County State’s Attorney, Michelle Courier, updated the Village of Poplar Grove on happenings at the State’s Attorneys’ Office. She said Boone County has made progress “in and outside of the courtroom” and has worked to improve communities. Some of the community-involved […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter POPLAR GROVE – The Village of Poplar Grove’s audit report for fiscal year 2014-2015 showed increases despite recent speculation on spending habits. Matt Beran, an employee of accounting company Lauterbach & Amen, presented the company’s report to the Village of Poplar Grove Board of Trustees […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Just like Frankenstein’s monster, Belvidere’s new Halloween event is pieced together with parts of the Boone County Harvest Fest and parts of the Halloween Carnival. Tractor Treat is slated for Saturday, Oct. 17 between noon and 3 p.m. The Belvidere Park District will […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor CHERRY VALLEY – Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz: a sound of annoyance, a sound of warning, or a sound of coexistence. Some people see bees as a nuisance, some see them as little predators, and others see them for what they are: a means of life. “If the bee disappeared […]
By Samantha Fetzner Reporter BELVIDERE – Live music may have officially found a new home in Boone County. After operating for several years as a private party location, the Apollo Theater at 104 N. State in Belvidere is now operating as a full-service concert venue. The venue opened its doors […]
BELVIDERE – The Citizens to Elect Michelle Courier will host a fundraiser for Michelle Courier on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the VFW, 1310 W. Lincoln in Belvidere. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $25. Children 10 and under eat free. Chicken […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BOONE COUNTY-On Wednesday, Sept.16, the Boone County Board held its monthly meeting. On the agenda was the request for not-for-profits (NFP’s) to pay fees for food permits. Upon arrival at the meeting, the parking lot was a sea of cars and additional chairs were being added […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BOONE COUNTY-The rhubarb over rhubarb in Boone County continued at the Boone County Board meeting on Sept. 16. A large group of non-for-profits (NFP’s) were in attendance to oppose a fee for food permits for NFP’s. The request was originated by the Boone County Health Department […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Call me crazy, not an uncommon theme among Boone County residents and denominational jingoists, but I think there were hints of better days for the Bucs in their grossly lopsided loss to the Knights 43-18. Heavy pre-season favorites for a conference title […]
BELVIDERE – On Friday, September 18, Belvidere Police Department Patrol Officers and Detectives assisted by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office arrested two subjects for armed robbery. Gilberto Diaz, 41, and Candelario-Vite Cruz, 25, both of Nashville, Tenn., were each charged with one count of […]