Belvidere Republican

Habitat for Humanity holds orientations for prospective families

Habitat for Humanity holds orientations for prospective families

Habitat for Humanity of Boone County is seeking a partner family for 2017. A Habitat partner family: demonstrates a need for adequate shelter and does not currently own a home; is willing to form a partnership with Habitat, and performs at least 300 hours of sweat equity work on their […]

 
 

Lady Bucs open court Monday

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The warm-ups are over, and the pre-season is history. It is time to get to work in Belvidere, and the Lady Bucs are prepared for battle this Monday, Nov. 14, as they take on the Genoa-Kingston Lady Cogs. The 2016 winter sports season tips off with […]

 
 

Belvidere North prepared for tip-off season

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Belvidere North Lady Blue Thunder girls’ basketball team is ready to wrap up practice and embark on a successful journey into the winter sports season. On Monday, Nov. 14, teams from across the State of Illinois will tip-off their basketball year. The Blue Thunder girls’ […]

 
 

Belvidere North High School celebrates big win

Belvidere North High School celebrates big win

  On the weekend of Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6, the Belvidere North High School girls’ cross country team placed first in the state competition. In honor of the big win for the school, Belvidere North held a special pep rally on Monday, Nov. 7 to commemorate the […]

 
 

Season opener sets stage for Vikings

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The North Boone Lady Vikings are only days away from the start of the 2016 winter sports season. On Monday, Nov. 14 it all begins for the Big Northern combatant as Rockford Christian Life pays a courtside visit. Then, it gets busy. On Tuesday, Nov. 15 […]

 
 

Youth bowling continues in Belvidere

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Despite the sweet treats of Halloween trick-or-treating calling to children all over the Belvidere/Boone County community, several avid youth bowlers hit the lanes before going home to change into their costumes and hit the streets for some scares and candy. On Monday, Oct. 31, Concordia Lanes […]

 
 

“Seussical the Musical” comes to Belvidere

“Seussical the Musical” comes to Belvidere

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER “It’s a really lovable show for everyone who has affection for the Dr. Seuss stories of their childhood,” Choreographer Sheri Warren said of the upcoming production of “Suessical the Musical. “The story cleverly brings together a lot of Dr. Seuss’ plots.” This fantasy of a family […]

 
 

Belvidere seeks additional revenue for pension payment hike

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Budget and Finance Director Becky Tobin delivered some disturbing news to committee of the whole members at their Oct. 24 meeting. Here are the salient points: Numbers A $233,513 increase in police and fire pensions is being projected for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The tax levy […]

 
 

Boone County Community Foundation presents $88,850 in grant funding

Boone County Community Foundation presents $88,850 in grant funding

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Bright and early at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce members braved the foggy drive to the Boone County Historical Museum for the annual Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce Grant Breakfast. Despite the tired eyes from everyone staying up late to […]

 
 

IOU Club Hosts Annual Halloween Parade

IOU Club Hosts Annual Halloween Parade

By Anne Eickstadt, REPORTER Parade participants were not the only people in costume during the IOU Club’s Annual Halloween Parade on Sunday evening, Oct. 30. Adults and children along the Parade route rejoiced in the opportunity to dress up. The Parade began at the corner of N. State and Boone […]

 
 
 
 
 
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