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BELVIDERE – The American Cancer Society Bark for Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Canine […]
BOONE COUNTY – Former Northern Illinois resident and local banker, Robert J. Russell recently released a new book entitled, The American Dream. The book tells the inspiring life stories of 17 people who achieved financial success through free market capitalism. Among the stories in the book are those of three […]
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier and Blackhawk Area Council are once again offering local area youth an opportunity to learn about law as a career. Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier and Blackhawk Area Council are offering a Law Career Exploring Program this fall. It will […]
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– In early August the Board of Education for the Belvidere School District named Cheryl Gieseke as its temporary interim superintendent. At its next meeting the Board will take formal action to hire Dr. Larry Weck. Dr. Weck will work alongside Ms. Gieseke as co-interim superintendent for the remainder of […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) presented a grant to the Boone County Council on Aging on Thursday, Sept. 17. The grant presentation occurred at the Keen Age Center in Belvidere at 3:30 p.m. The grant, totaling $5,000, will be used for the […]
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 […]
