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All over the globe, Sweet Adelines International choruses are joining together to teach the world to sing. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to River City Sound (RCS) Chorus on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in January at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, located at 111 […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Lots of people have stepped up and want to be involved in local government. There will be plenty of competitions on April 4, in races for seats on the Belvidere City Council, Capron, and Poplar Grove village boards, and school districts 100 and 200. Belvidere Township […]
On Friday, Dec. 30, the Belvidere patrol officers, Belvidere Detective Section, assisted by the Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office arrested and charged one person for firing a shotgun at a vehicle containing multiple occupants. Tyler D. Gucciardo, 18, of Belvidere, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm (class one […]
Dean M. Bailey, 92, formerly of the town of Rome (Nekoosa), Wis., died Monday, Jan. 9, at Atrium Post Acute Care in New Holstein. Dean was born June 9, 1924 in Belvidere, Ill. to Fred and Alversa (Rote) Bailey. Dean served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Free Movie nights are the brain child of Tom Lassandro, Director of the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, who first came up with the idea four years ago. “Coming out of the recession, we wanted a way for families to have a night out with no […]
By Bob Kopp BDR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Despite Rockford East featuring a young roster highlighting D1 prospect sophomore 6’2″ Chris Burnell and deadly sharpshooting junior 6’2″ Scott Gowan and another distinct height disadvantage for Belvidere, it was Senior Night for the Bucs as they traveled East to beat the E-Rabs 56-52. After […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Tournament season will get under way Saturday, Jan. 14 when Rockford Guilford hosts the boys bowling competition at Don Carter Lanes. Belvidere and Belvidere North will be joined by the host Vikings, Harlem, Marengo, Boylan, Christian Life, Rockford Lutheran, Rockford Christian, Hononegah, South Beloit, and the […]
By Emily Hanlin WINNEBAGO-BOONE FARM BUREAU AG COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Larry Anderson is in the business of recycling. When most think of this line of work, they probably think of aluminum cans and old newspapers. However, Anderson does something a little different. He buys used cooking oil and turns […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Belvidere Police Department Officer Michelle Wilgus enjoyed making positive contacts with the youngsters she met while on duty. She would stop when they waved, while riding their bicycles or skateboards, just to say “hi” and let them know that police were friendly. However, she wanted more […]
By Emily Hanlin WINNEBAGO-BOONE FARM BUREAU AG COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT George Washington once said, “I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” Bob Kemp, of Poplar Grove, would agree. Kemp grew up in town. He spent many years of his life as a physical […]
