Belvidere Republican

Local veterans are invited to participate in the veteran’s history project

ROCHELLE– Unity Hospice of Western Illinois is inviting veterans of Boone, Ogle, and surrounding counties to share their stories of wartime for inclusion in the Library of Congress through a nationally-recognized program called the Veterans History Project. One of the world’s most respected research and cultural institutions, the Library of Congress will […]

 
 

Rockford region salutes its veterans

ROCKFORD – Bergstrom Inc. and The Salvation Army have collaborated to invite all area veterans, active military, and the Rockford community to attend: Stars and Stripes: A Salute to Our Veterans. This event will include live entertainment and ceremonial moments that recognize the men and women who have stood tall […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus week of Sept. 7

Belvidere school menus week of Sept. 7

BOONE COUNTY – Remember no school Monday Sept. 7: Labor Day Elementary schools Tuesday, Sept. 8- French toast sticks with sausage and syrup, chicken patty sandwich, fiesta salad. Wednesday, Sept. 9- Cheese pizza, perfect pasta with sauce and cheese, all American sub. Thursday, Sept.10- Beef enchilada, hot dog, southwest salad […]

 
 

Lack of bids scuttles Belvidere streetscape project this year

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The city’s downtown streetscape project won’t continue this year, because the only bid received to do the work was well over the amount set aside in the current budget. And so the committee of the whole’s recommendation to reject the bid was approved by […]

 
 

Mary Ellen Gorham, 62

Mary Ellen Gorham, 62

Mary Ellen (Gozy) Gorham, 62, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 30 with her family at her side. She was a loving and caring person. She liked playing Bingo and going to garage sales, and she loved her kitty, Peewee. She leaves behind her loving husband, Charlie Gorham; son, […]

 
 

Rockford East and Guilford host Varsity Volleyball Invitational

By Mr. Michael J. Armato Rockford East High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director ROCKFORD – Rockford East’s 5th Annual Varsity Volleyball Invitational has yet to be held in its entirety at Rockford’s Historic East High School. It was scheduled there this year with the addition of the Field-house project, however heavy […]

 
 

Belvidere North takes first place at Sycamore Invitational

By Kathryn Menue Editor DEKALB – The Belvidere North High School varsity boys cross country team won first place at the Sycamore Invitational hosted by Sycamore High School at Afton Forest Preserve in DeKalb. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the varsity boys cross country team competed in the 91 degree heat, […]

 
 

Feral cats, innocent victims of pet overpopulation, our throwaway society

Feral cats, innocent victims of pet overpopulation, our throwaway society

By Karen Gadke Contributor BOONE COUNTY – When we decide we want to give back, do something outside of ourselves – which is one way of staying young and healthy – most people choose an obvious, often “glamorous” human cause, while animal-related causes receive a very small percentage of the […]

 
 

Boone County Retired Teachers announce upcoming meeting

BOONE COUNTY – The Boone County Retired Teachers are preparing for the first meeting of the year.  It will be a dinner meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the 1st United Methodist Church. Chris Gluck of Association Member Benefits Advisors and Loryann Els of the Illinois […]

 
 

Ida Public Library releases fall programming

Ida Public Library releases fall programming

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Even after the bell rings and a new school year began, the Ida Public Library in Belvidere invites people of all ages to broaden their educations and their horizons. The library released its schedule for the fall at the beginning of September. Most […]

 
 
 
 
 
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