Belvidere Republican

Boone County offers new mobile health unit; WIC on Wheels (WOW) to bring services to county residents

Boone County offers new mobile health unit; WIC on Wheels (WOW) to bring services to county residents

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The Boone County Health Department and Maternal Child Health Advisory Council (MCH) have announced that a new mobile health unit is now bringing WIC (Women, Infants and Children) services to local areas around Boone County. WIC is an income-based Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, […]

 
 

Blue Thunder end postseason woes

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Since 2017, the playoffs have been a struggle for the Belvidere North Blue Thunder football team as they have been unable to make it out of the first round. That all changed on Friday, Oct. 27, however, as the Thunder rolled their way past a tough […]

 
 

Annual Christmas at the Farm Nov. 3-4

Annual Christmas at the Farm Nov. 3-4

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Shoppers who are looking for antique and vintage items, as well as those who enjoy handmade treasures, may want to consider doing their Christmas shopping next weekend at Christmas at the Farm, Friday, Nov. 3, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. […]

 
 

North Boone’s hot start leads the way to week eight victory

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings won their fourth consecutive game when they picked up a week eight victory over Rockford Christian. The Vikings got off to a hot start with a big first quarter and they never looked back. “We got off to a great start against […]

 
 

County drug prevention coalition receives grant; Funding aimed toward creating ‘drug-free communities’

County drug prevention coalition receives grant; Funding aimed toward creating ‘drug-free communities’

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Counties across the state are experiencing youth substance use, and Boone County is no exception, according to Alyssa Rothmaler, program director for the Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition, or BCDPC. The organization was formed when “people in the community came together” with the common goal […]

 
 

Program brings agriculture to students; ‘Agriculture in the Classroom’ part of Illinois Farm Bureau

Program brings agriculture to students; ‘Agriculture in the Classroom’ part of Illinois Farm Bureau

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Across the state of Illinois, the Bloomington-based Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) and the IAA Foundation together are reaching over 600,000 students and 40,000 teachers each year, providing schools with agriculture-based resources and lesson plans for local schools to choose from. Under the umbrella of the […]

 
 

69th District Photo Challenge

69th District Photo Challenge

Are you a nature lover, architecture fanatic, or simply enjoy taking pictures everywhere you go around the community? If so, this challenge is for you. Area residents are invited to submit a photo for entry in the annual 69th District Photo Challenge offered each autumn by state Rep. Joe Sosnowski, […]

 
 

New BCCD director passionate about his work; Joshua Sage says high school class was a ‘game changer’ toward career in conservation

New BCCD director passionate about his work; Joshua Sage says high school class was a ‘game changer’ toward career in conservation

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 […]

 
 

Gov. Pritzker visits Washington Academy

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, […]

 
 

Boone County Clerk and Recorder Julie Bliss arrested on one count of Theft of Government Property

Boone County Clerk and Recorder Julie Bliss arrested on one count of Theft of Government Property

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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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