Belvidere Republican

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 […]

 
 

Belvidere gets new ‘resident’

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 […]

 
 

High school student uses award to help his community

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 […]

 
 

Fire department gets donation from COUNTRY Financial

Fire department gets donation from COUNTRY Financial

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 […]

 
 

Campers of the Week

Campers of the Week

   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!

 
 
 
 
 
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