By Anne Eickstadt Editor Felicia Hopkins, the intended feature speaker for the event was stricken with the serious flu bug on her recent trip to Israel, which escalated upon her return and under doctor’s order was not allowed to travel. She was very disappointed having to cancel and the Chamber […]
With tornado season approaching, the Belvidere Fire Department wants to remind the community about these storm safety tips from the American Red Cross Know the difference: A tornado watch means a tornado is possible. A tornado warning means a tornado is already occurring or will occur soon. Go to your […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “We’ve been doing this a long time and I have only been here four years,” said Dr. Kathleen Miller, Principal of St. James Catholic School. “It’s an annual event with which we raise funds for the school and use it based on the needs of the […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “Jake and I went to Michigan for a wedding,” said Elyce Schlichting of Mosquito Joe of Rockford-Crystal Lake. “While there, we visited with friends on their back porch in a forest preserve. We had spent three or four hours out there when we realized there were […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Postponed a week to accommodate instructor scheduling conflicts, the course on DUI Enforcement has finally had its opportunity. Sergeant Chris Washburn, DUI trainer and dayshift patrol supervisor, is leading this class. “Our expert on DUI enforcement,” said Deputy Chief Matthew Wallace. He has been on the […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter City council has approved some overlay projects for various streets around town, using motor fuel tax (MFT) funds. But the 8-0 vote, with two absent, drew comments at both the Feb. 12 committee of the whole meeting and, subsequently, at the Feb. 19 city council meeting. […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor On Sunday, March 4, Fire Station 2 in Garden Prairie hosted their popular annual pancake breakfast. “We do this every year for the community of Garden Prairie,” said Firefighter Brian Block of Fire District 2. “We usually have 500 to 600 people turn out for our […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “Today is our 6th Annual Mini Golf and Silent Auction,” said Cherry Valley Public Library Director Jane Lenser on Saturday, Feb. 24. “We have nine holes of mini golf set up throughout the library. All the holes are sponsored by local businesses and organizations. “We’ve had […]
By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR “The Boone County Food Pantry has been around since 2004 in Capron,” said Executive Director Danice Loveridge at the food pantry fundraiser in the Dodge Lanes Bowling Alley. “We serve from 1700 to 2200 people per month. “We have different programs to help people. Our Direct […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The originally scheduled class on DUI was postponed until next session due to a conflict Officer Parker and K-9 Officer Montie had with another event. This re-adjusted class focused on Dispatch and the K-9 Unit which was originally scheduled for the fifth session. First up was […]