By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Monday, Sept. 14 the United Auto Workers (UAW) for Chrysler met with Fiat Chrysler representatives to negotiate terms for the new contract, since the old four-year contract was set to end at midnight on Sept. 14. Negotiations were set in Detroit, at the […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent Pre-season prognostications pretend contenders; but every coach, player, and fan knows games are played on the field. North has proven just about all of the experts wrong in their convincing to crushing wins over Jefferson, Belvidere, and Auburn to establish themselves as the team […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Bucs girls’ volleyball team defeated Freeport High School in a two set match on Thursday, Sept. 10. The Belvidere Bucs won the first set 25-18 and the second set 25-20. Julia O’Malloy had an impressive performance throughout both games with seven digs, six kills, and […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor POPLAR GROVE – The Belvidere girls’ golf co-op team, comprised of both Belvidere and Belvidere North players, faced Boylan High School on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Timber Pointe Golf Club in Poplar Grove. The end result of the game was a close game, but an ultimate […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor WOODSTOCK – The Belvidere North High School boys’ golf team defeated the Woodstock Co-op team in a match set on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Woodstock North. Belvidere North won 168-186. Belvidere North’s top players were Jacob Dykstra with a 39, Brenton Payne with a 42, Josh […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor ROCKFORD – The Belvidere girls’ varsity co-op golf team, made up of both Belvidere and Belvidere North athletes, lost a match to Rockford co-op on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Ingersoll Golf Course. Rockford won 173-188. Despite the loss, Belvidere’s top athletes still brought home some proud […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Manley’s Belvidere Ford and Lincoln car dealership opened at their new location at 1800 N. State St. in Belvidere (the former Wolf Automotive Center) on Monday, Sept. 7. Manley’s held a ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. for their grand opening […]
Bonnie Wainscott, 90 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BONNIE! Bonnie Wainscott is celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 20. Your calls or cards will make her big day extra special! Please send cards to 3209 Business Route 20, Belvidere, Ill. 61008, or call her at (815) 547-4630.
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – One Belvidere alderman was quickly replaced, and the City Council had a new face on Wednesday, Sept. 9. James Campbell was elected as the 5th Ward Alderman in April 2013. However, he resigned from his position on Belvidere’s City Council two years before […]
BELVIDERE – The Encore Fall Book Sale will occur at the Ida Public Library, located at 340 S. State St. in Belvidere. Sponsored by the Friends of Ida Library, it includes books, audio-books, DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs, puzzles, games, and magazines. Books are sorted into more than 30 categories. Preview […]