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By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Joshua Sage says that as far back as his junior high school years, he has enjoyed the outdoors. Talking about his new position as executive director of the Boone County Conservation District (BCCD), the Belvidere native recalled how “The teachers would take us out [on […]
UScellular demonstrates 5G FWA UScellular on Thursday, Aug. 31, conducted a live demonstration of its advanced 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology at Washington Academy in Belvidere. The event was designed to highlight how wireless connectivity can help bridge the digital divide in Illinois. Attendees, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, […]
Following a detailed investigation by the Illinois State Police’s Zone 2 Major Crimes Unit, on August 31, 2023, Boone County Clerk and Recorder Julie Bliss, 53, of Belvidere, was arrested on one count of Theft of Government Property, a class 2 felony, and one count of Official Misconduct, a class […]
Summerfield Zoo hopes binturong will become animal ‘ambassador’ By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR As proud as a new dad, Summerfield Zoo owner Rick Anderson is excited to announce a new addition to the family. His name is Orville and is still a “binlet” at roughly 10 weeks old. Orville is […]
By Jane Charmelo News coordinator After earning a prestigious award from his high school, Belvidere resident Brock Bottcher is using the majority of the money to give back to his community, and at the same time learn more about a subject he is interested in –environmental science. As the Belvidere […]
COUNTRY Financial representatives Bruce Nelson and Tyler Nelson are pleased to support the City of Belvidere Fire Department and its purchase of new equipment. They recently presented a donation of $3,000 to City of Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle. The funds will be used to purchase communications and computer equipment […]
Sophie Cameron was named the Boone County Conservation District Camper of the Week for its fourth week of camp. The theme for the week was “Fish Tales.” Congratulations, Sophie! Camper of the Week for the fifth week was Emmanuel Cano. It was “Creek Stompin’” week! Way to go, Emmanuel!
Walmart has announced plans to build a 1.2 million square-foot high-tech perishable distribution center (PDC) in Belvidere. The new facility, located approximately 12 miles east of Rockford, is set to open in 2027 and will create new tech-powered jobs. Associates who fill the positions will utilize state-of-the-art technology to handle […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings and their head coach, Ryan Kelley, are hoping to get back to five-hundred in the win column, this season. Last year, the Vikings finished just 3-6 overall on the gridiron. Kelley, who is entering his third season as the Vikings’ head coach, […]
The Boone County Fair Association proudly announces its Saturday evening concert entertainment for the 2023 Boone County Fair, 8847 Rt. 76, scheduled to run from Tuesday, Aug. 8, to Sunday, Aug. 13. Featured on Saturday evening, Aug. 12, will be the popular country music singer and songwriter Tracy Byrd with […]
