Belvidere Republican

Oldies, Kids Day in the spotlight on second day of fair

Oldies, Kids Day in the spotlight on second day of fair

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – There will be plenty of country music reverberating from various corners of the Boone County Fairgrounds during this year’s fair, which runs Aug. 11-16. Not so much with the Oldies. Except for Wednesday, Day 2 of the fair, when two groups specializing in that […]

 
 

Lillian Gierke, 98

Lillian Gierke, 98

BELVIDERE – Lillian Gierke, 98, of Fremont, was called out of this life into eternal life as a gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Aug. 2. She has received the consummation of her Baptism, the crown of eternal life, and celebrates the Resurrection of the […]

 
 

Accident occurs in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY – On Monday, Aug. 10, at approximately 4 a.m., the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2300 block of Shattuck Road for an accident involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian. The Boone County Coroner has identified the pedestrian as Marc Thomas Bell Bender, 18. Bender is […]

 
 

Arrest Release

ROCKFORD – On Aug. 4, shortly after 7 a.m., Rockford Police received a report of a one-vehicle crash with injured persons on the Riverside Bridge and officers were dispatched.  Due to their proximity to the crash, officers from the Loves Park Police also responded to the crash with injuries. Officer […]

 
 

Zooapalooza donates to Summerfield Zoo

Zooapalooza donates to Summerfield Zoo

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – The Summerfield Zoo faced the darkest night in its history when a storm swept through the Belvidere zoo destroying property and killing two animals on April 9. “In retrospect, it’s still so surreal,” co-owner, Tammy Anderson, said. “Fences were down. Animals were wondering […]

 
 

Plenty of local flavor on opening day at Boone County Fair

Plenty of local flavor on opening day at Boone County Fair

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – As usual, the Boone County Fair will open with flair. A busy, multi-faceted fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 11 and doesn’t let up until it closes Sunday night, Aug. 16. There’s plenty going on opening day, beginning with a 4-H horse show at 8:30 a.m., […]

 
 

District 100 superintendent search update

By Michele Gruba Reporter BELVIDERE – On Friday, July 30, a special meeting of the District 100 board of education was held to discuss consulting firm proposals. Choosing a consulting firm is the first step in hiring a superintendent to replace Dr. Houselog, who is retiring from District 100 on […]

 
 

Klippel-Feil Syndrome Freedom announces third annual KFS Awareness Day

Klippel-Feil Syndrome Freedom announces third annual KFS Awareness Day

STATELINE – As with most of the 30 million Americans scattered across the country who suffer from one of 7,000 known rare diseases, it is difficult for patients with Klippel-Feil Syndrome – a rare spinal condition – to get together for an awareness event in one location. That is, until […]

 
 

Bringing about awareness for Klippel-Feil Syndrome

By Sharon Rose Nissley Guest Columnist Over five years ago, I was working full time as an Interior Designer at Richard L. Johnson Associates in Rockford. I began having issues with pain in my neck and head. This increased dramatically and I soon learned I have a rare condition called […]

 
 

News in Brief: Of inmates watching neighbors, committee votes on projects

News in Brief: Of inmates watching neighbors, committee votes on projects

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Neighbors of the new Boone County Jail don’t like the idea that inmates might be looking at them, through some of the 99 windows at the facility. That concern has been expressed to jail officials and prompted discussion, during the July 6 meeting of […]

 
 
 
 
 
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