Belvidere Republican

North Boone well-tested for Big Northern readiness

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The North Boone Vikings boys’ basketball team ran into trouble closing down 2016. The competition wasn’t set up for anything but big challenges each night. On Friday, Dec. 23 the Belvidere Bucs took down the Vikings 61-26. Woodstock followed suit in game play at Marengo, coming […]

 
 

Youth bowlers battle snow to get to alley

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Wednesday, Jan. 4, students across Boone County returned to school after a nice break from academics. With the return to school also means a return to winter sports, such as the junior bowling league at Concordia Lanes, located at 1205 Logan Ave. in Belvidere. The […]

 
 

Blue Thunder seeks bounce to jumpstart second half

By Chris Johnson REPORTER A few things could be beginning to line up for the Belvidere North Blue Thunder boys’ basketball team if a little fortune can be found. They have played a lot of good teams over the last few weeks and can get a picture about where they […]

 
 

Belvidere North short on first half shot

By Chris Johnson REPORTER Belvidere North is trying to keep hanging around and still be an influencing-factor in the race for the NIC-10 title. A loss to the conference leading Boylan Lady Titans on Friday, Jan. 6 wasn’t the ideal start the Lady Blue Thunder had in mind, but it […]

 
 

Feds approve delay in environmental study for new rail line

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER A temporary suspension of the environmental review of the proposed new rail line that could come through part of Boone County has been approved by Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA). The OEA is part of the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) that ultimately will decide the […]

 
 

Key Award celebrates youth service mentoring

Key Award celebrates youth service mentoring

The Illinois 4-H Key Award emphasizes community service and mentorship by 4-H members throughout their 4-H career. Thirteen 4-H teens were honored as the 2016 award recipients at a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Champaign. The award is sponsored by the H. Richard and Sarah F. McFarland Endowed 4-H […]

 
 

General Assembly to celebrate Wednesday; then what?

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The 100th Illinois General Assembly to govern this state will convene Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Springfield. Among those participating in that historic event will be three legislators who represent Boone County: Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, and Reps. Bob Pritchard, R-Sycamore, and Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. Then, it […]

 
 

Rep. Kinzinger nominates local student for U.S. Military Academies

Rep. Kinzinger nominates local student for U.S. Military Academies

On Monday, Dec. 12, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) nominated nine students of the 16th Congressional District of Illinois to attend one of the United States Military Academies. At a reception held in the Ottawa district office, Congressman Kinzinger presented the students with certificates and celebrated their accomplishments with their families. “It […]

 
 

North Boone students getting ready for New Year ahead

By Chris Johnson REPORTER Meeting organization began for students at North Boone High School as they prepare to work into the final semester of this school year. Plans now are being put in place for selecting the classes each student needs next year. Notices were issued to announce the ongoing […]

 
 

Boone County Board prepares for meet-and-greet with 2017

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Boone County Board will have plenty of things to talk about when they meet on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The regular monthly get-together gives board members the chance to hear about what is going on within county lines. Each month there is a […]

 
 
 
 
 
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