Belvidere Republican

5th annual BBQ Competition draws grillers from all over

5th annual BBQ Competition draws grillers from all over

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR The Boone County Fairgrounds will the location for deliciousness over the June 25 to 27 Heritage Days. It is the host for the Steak Cook-Off Competition on Friday, and on Saturday, grill masters fire up their grills for chicken, pork ribs, pork, brisket. “We tried to […]

 
 

First Boone County Draft Horse Classic is a big success

First Boone County Draft Horse Classic is a big success

By Anne Eickstadt Editor The first annual Boone County Classic was created by local draft horse breeders and enthusiasts and was held at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. This draft horse show was the largest draft horse show in the United States and […]

 
 

Police chief touches on COSSAP officer, body cams, bank robbery

By Bob Balgemann Reporter The city’s police and fire chiefs are continuing to give monthly updates on a wide variety of activities involving their departments during the previous 30 days. Police Chief Shane Woody’s summary for the month of April contained 11 separate, brief reports. Among them were the selection […]

 
 

Heritage Days starts with the Fifth Annual Steak Throwdown

Competition steaks are judged for their appearance as well as their “doneness,” taste and texture.

By Anne Eickstadt Editor The annual Steak Throwdown during Heritage Days may sound delicious and fun‒and it is‒but it is also serious business for those who enter the competition. Competing teams arrive, check in and set up all day on Thursday, June 24, starting at 7 a.m. Set-up and check-in […]

 
 

Northwoods hot dog lunch benefits VetsRoll

Northwoods hot dog lunch benefits VetsRoll

By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Symphony Northwoods Care Center saw many visitors on Wednesday, May 26, as vehicles pulled into their parking lot to pick up a hot dog/brat lunch. “This is an all-American hot dog and brat drive through that Heartland Hospice and Symphony Northwoods are holding,” said Meghan […]

 
 

An event to remember fallen Veterans

An event to remember fallen Veterans

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR Belvidere always looks forward to the Memorial Day Parade. Unhappily, the decision was made to cancel the 2021 parade until area residents have more of an opportunity to be vaccinated should they choose to do so. Looking forward to next year’s Memorial Day! VFW Post 1461 […]

 
 

County asked to share some costs in local battle against drugs

By Bob Balgemann Reporter The Boone County Health Department is moving forward in its massive battle against drug use. A veteran City of Belvidere police officer is being transferred to that department to be part of the effort while an entry-level officer is being hired to backfill that departure from […]

 
 

Centennial Plaza commemorated in Belvidere Park

Centennial Plaza commemorated in Belvidere Park

By Anne Eickstadt Editor Belvidere Park District is honoring all of its board commissioners–covering over 100 years–with the new Centennial Plaza in Belvidere Park. The plaza was developed as a tribute to the collective spirit of the 57 commissioners, who all served in a voluntary role, from three years to […]

 
 

Water quality concerns lead to city Well No. 3 being taken off line

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Well No. 3 no longer is providing drinking water to city customers due to the presence of PFAS–Per- and Polyfluoroalkl Substances–in concentrations exceeding guidance levels established by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Public Works Director Brent Anderson recently made Mayor Mike Chamberlain and aldermen aware […]

 
 

Double promotions for the Belvidere Fire Dept.

Double promotions for the Belvidere Fire Dept.

By Anne Eickstadt Editor A large proportion of the Belvidere Fire Department firefighters, both current and retired, joined a promotional ceremony at City Hall for Chris Letourneau and Dan Drall. Family members beamed proudly as these two men were honored. Also present was Mayor-Elect Clint Morris, City Clerk Sarah Turnipseed, […]

 
 
 
 
 
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