Belvidere Republican

Vikings ‘ season send-off held up by weather

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The IHSA says the winter sports season “officially” ended on March 18, as the final four from the 3A and 4A boys’ basketball world battled for state titles. The final buzzers marked the end of another winter and the beginning of a new spring with a […]

 
 

One dead in apartment fire

One dead in apartment fire

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Friday, March 10, the unthinkable happened as about 30 people lost their homes due to a 14-unit apartment fire that spread rapidly through the building, located at 819 W. Jackson St. in Belvidere. The fire began around 9:45 p.m. The fire, which is believed to […]

 
 

Spring season in swing but delayed

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The calendar shows the spring sports season has begun and the winter activities can be put to rest for student-athletes at Belvidere North High School. The IHSA hopes to see smooth transitions from sports season to the next. Post-season participation and weather often play a role […]

 
 

Join Fish Friday at St. James Catholic School

Join Fish Friday at St. James Catholic School

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Throughout the 2017 lent season, St. James Catholic School hosts Fish Fry Friday every Friday. “We serve a Lenten fish fry every Friday until April 7, the week before Good Friday,” Kelly Hritz, St. James Catholic School volunteer spokesperson, said. “That will be our last one. […]

 
 

Local teen finishes second in state talent show

By Jim Hagerty REPORTER A Caledonia teen finished second in the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF) talent show this year. Ryland Green, 16, competed locally at the Boone County Fair, advancing to the 107th annual IAAF event held Jan. 19 through Jan. 22, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in […]

 
 

Poplar Grove approves special use to allow mobile home park

Poplar Grove approves special use to allow mobile home park

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER It’s been almost three years since the village board, in a 6-0 vote, denied a requested special use permit for Flora Meadows LLC, which would have allowed development of a 304-unit mobile home park on two parcels along Poplar Grove Road. In view of the board’s […]

 
 

Boone County Fire District II Firefighters Association feeds community

Boone County Fire District II Firefighters Association feeds community

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER On Sunday, March 5, the Garden Prairie volunteer firefighters held a fundraising breakfast. Breakfast consisted of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, huge sausage patties, coffee, milk, chocolate milk, and bottled water. “We hold this every year,” Firefighter and event spokesperson Brian Block said. “We only ask for […]

 
 

Belvidere works with other cities to save money on projects

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER There are times and places during the winter when motorists sometimes don’t know what part of the road they’re on. Harsh weather conditions have caused white directional lines, showing the way to turn lanes and other important changes of direction, to become difficult to see. Repainting […]

 
 

Boone County’s most wanted

Boone County’s most wanted
 
 

Belvidere menus for week of March 13

Belvidere menus for week of March 13

Breakfast menus Elementary schools Monday, March 13-Donut cake, applesauce cups, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, March 14-Froot Loop cereal bows, cinnamon goldfish, orange smiles, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, March 15-Miniature chocolate chip French toast, ripe banana, 100 percent fruit […]

 
 
 
 
 
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