Belvidere Republican

Bucs sail by Vikings

By Bob Kopp BDR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It was a trap game – a game that you’re supposed to win but can lose if you look past it. Reminded at Starbucks on Tuesday, Dec. 13 that Guilford has emerging talent bolstered by the addition of Darrin Sisk to the Vikings coaching staff […]

 
 

Belvidere, Belvidere North bowlers battle for second place

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Being in second place among NIC-10 bowling teams is an accomplishment in itself. As the conference season passes the half-way mark, that’s where the girls of Belvidere and Belvidere North find themselves. Each of them has a 4-1 record, with the Lady Bucs losing earlier to […]

 
 

Luraine G. Cannell, 96

Luraine G. Cannell, 96

Luraine G. Cannell, 96, of Garden Prairie, went home to Jesus on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in her Garden Prairie home. Luraine was born April 2, 1920, to Carl and Annette Johnson while being snowed in just outside Hayward, Minn. She later moved to Rockford and graduated from Rockford High School […]

 
 

Zion Lutheran Church presents cantata in loving memory of Jerry Eckberg

Zion Lutheran Church presents cantata in loving memory of Jerry Eckberg

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Zion Lutheran Church on the corner of Sixth and Pearl Streets in Belvidere hosted A Noel Celebration program on Sunday, Dec. 11. Numerous people braved the snowy streets to attend the performances at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A Noel Celebration was a collaborative cantata which […]

 
 

Structural fire leaves $150,000 worth of damages to local business

Structural fire leaves $150,000 worth of damages to local business

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Belvidere Fire Department received a call for a structural fire at approximately 9:02 p.m. “We were called for a structure fire with heavy flames and smoke showing,” Belvidere Fire Department Chief Al Hyser said. The Belvidere Fire Department arrived on scene […]

 
 

Sheriff’s deputy honored for two life-saving efforts

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Two Boone County Sheriff’s deputies were recognized during the Aug. 17 county board meeting for having saved a life. Only one of them, Deputy Tim Oberholster, was able to be there. Deputy Christopher Burbach, who’s in the Illinois National Guard, was away for training at the […]

 
 

Joy of Christ event brings toys to area children

Joy of Christ event brings toys to area children

On Friday, Dec. 23, the Evangelical Covenant Church of Belvidere will host the annual Joy of Christ Toy Distribution to benefit children from Boone County who might otherwise go without a toy this Christmas. The event will be held at the church, located at 220 E. Harrison St. in Belvidere, […]

 
 

Steps to Grace Dance Academy performs Nutcracker Suite

Steps to Grace Dance Academy performs Nutcracker Suite

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Belvidere Performing Arts Center at the Belvidere High School was the site for a fine performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m. “This is our first performance of The Nutcracker Suite,” Steps to Grace Dance Academy owner Holly Reilly said. […]

 
 

Committee split on renewing contract for plumbing inspector

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Discussion has continued over an independent contractor who handles plumbing inspections for the city, while properties he owns allegedly were in violation of city codes. Bottom line was a 6-3 recommendation from the committee of the whole, at the Monday, Dec. 12 meeting, to renew the […]

 
 

Belvidere eyes comprehensive business regulation program

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER City officials are working up an extensive business regulation program to complement efforts by law enforcement to target local establishments that are involved in criminal activity. Members of the committee of the whole got their first look at such a proposal during their Monday, Nov. 14 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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