Belvidere Republican

Belvidere menus for week of Nov. 21

Breakfast menus Elementary schools Monday, Nov. 21-Pancakes and sausage with syrup, chilled diced pears, 100 percent fruit punch, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Nov. 22-Chocolate chip muffin, string cheese, juicy orange wedges, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, Nov. 23-No school due to Thanksgiving break. […]

 
 

Ida Public Library shares ghostly encounters

Ida Public Library shares ghostly encounters

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER When Kathi Kresol is asked where the most haunted place in Rockford is, she responds, “Whatever place I am standing next to at two o’clock in the morning.” Kresol is an author, historian, and paranormal investigator. On Thursday, Oct. 20, she appeared at Belvidere’s Ida Public […]

 
 

Belvidere recognizes three firefighters for life-saving efforts

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Three Belvidere firefighters have been recognized for saving the life of a resident the afternoon of Aug. 28. Lt. Dave Burdick and firefighters Ron Herman and Matt Loudenbeck were honored during the Oct. 24 committee of the whole meeting at city hall. Only Herman was able […]

 
 

Gang member sentenced for first degree murder in Boone County

Gang member sentenced for first degree murder in Boone County

Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle J. Courier announced Ricardo Garcia was sentenced to 37 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Monday, Nov. 14. In September, a Boone County jury returned a guilty verdict of first degree murder and mob action. Prosecutors presented evidence that Garcia drove two others, […]

 
 

Belvidere High School singers honor veterans

Belvidere High School singers honor veterans

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER On Friday, Nov. 11, Belvidere High School (BHS) choirs joined the nation’s tributes in recognizing and thanking veterans in respect for having served in United States’ military. The stage filled with 146 vocalists in the BHS musical program. They performed a special Veterans Day Concert at […]

 
 

Belvidere School District 100 honors local veterans

Belvidere School District 100 honors local veterans

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Throughout the week of Monday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 11, Belvidere School District 100 celebrated veterans by hosting a wide range of activities. Meehan Elementary was no exception, hosting a full day of events for veterans on Thursday, Nov. 10. The festivities began in the […]

 
 

Improv Anonymous still going strong after 10 years

Improv Anonymous still going strong after 10 years

  By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER On Thursday, Nov. 3, the BNHS Improv Anonymous started with an introduction of: “Hi, everyone. My name is Jettie…Natalie…Oscar…,” followed by a little bit about themselves: “It’s my third year, and it hasn’t helped a bit.” “I’m here because my mom made me come.” “The […]

 
 

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit arrests Rockford man

Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit arrests Rockford man

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, a two month investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force, resulted in the arrest of a Rockford resident on felony drug charges. Lawndale B. Pelts, 28, of Rockford, was charged with two counts of unlawful […]

 
 

West Grove residents being asked for views on new park

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER It’s their park in their little corner of the world. So, they’re being asked how they would like to see it developed. Residents of the West Grove subdivision in Poplar Grove are being asked to fill out a survey that will help village officials know what […]

 
 

Local groomer wins big at eastern grooming show

Local groomer wins big at eastern grooming show

Lisa Leady, a Genoa, Ill. local, was awarded the Congeniality Winner from the 2016 Barkleigh Honors Awards which took place in Hershey, Penn. For winning, Leady took home a trophy, a cash prize and is featured in the grooming industry’s most prestigious magazine, Groomer to Groomer. Leady NCMG, CMG, is […]

 
 
 
 
 
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