By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – One never knows what’s going to happen on the softball fields at the Wentland Sports Complex. Not long ago Brassfield was 11-0 and had claimed the regular season Harlem Community Center Galaxy Girls Division championship. With one game left to play, head coach […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE –While most 4-H clubs bring the animals they have raised to the county fair, the Boone County 4-H Robotics Clubs brought the robots they created to promote different way to get an education. The Boone County 4-H Robotics Clubs have been raising awareness for […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Balloons, decorations, presents, and memories brightened the morning of the 21 people who came to celebrate their 70th birthdays at the Grange Pavilion at the Boone County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8:30 a.m. These 21 individuals were all a part of the […]
By Rhonda Mix Reporter BELVIDERE – Spectators enjoyed catching a rare glimpse into the past on Wednesday, Aug. 12 as they watched a parade of more than 150 antique tractors roll around the Boone County Fair’s Grandstand track. Managed by Floyd and Marie Anderson since 1988, the annual Boone County […]
STATELINE – On Monday, Aug. 17, at approximately 3:36 p.m., a traffic accident occurred on Interstate 90 in Winnebago County. According to the preliminary traffic crash investigative details, the driver of a 2009 Dodge Ram, revealed to be Floyd Saulo of Chicago, lost control and struck the left wall, swerving […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Animal shows, professional bull riding, a country music concert and a number of hands-on events will punctuate what’s going on Friday and Saturday as the 156th Boone County Fair starts to wind down. And an early reminder about Sunday – the nondenominational church service […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School class of 1960 had their 55th reunion at the VFW in Belvidere on Aug. 1. They had happy hour where the class of 1960 alumni got to visit with one another until dinner. People enjoyed visiting with old time friends and classmates as they […]
By Rhonda Mix Reporter BELVIDERE – Every summer since 1995, 7-Eleven has held Operation Chill – a program in which police officers “ticket” young people in the community who are caught in the act of doing good deeds and acting as exemplary citizens. The “tickets” given are actually coupons for […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Day Three of the 2015 Boone County Fair is Thursday, a special time because those 65 years of age and older are admitted free of charge. Typically, the fair sees its biggest attendance on this day. Kids and the young at heart also […]
BELVIDERE- Less than three months into retirement a former administrator will be returning to District #100. Cheryl Gieseke retired June 30 after more than 30 years of service with Belvidere Schools. Last night the board named Ms. Gieseke as temporary Interim Superintendent. The board also approved the hiring of B.W.P. […]