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Woman extricated after rollover crash in Boone County

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Woman extricated after rollover crash in Boone County

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BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Police in Boone County reported that a 24-year-old woman was injured in a crash on Cherry Valley Road on Wednesday. According to the Boone County Sheriff's Office, Courtney Fearon, of Hanover Park, was traveling eastbound around 5:53 p.m. when her 2002 Chevrolet Suburban went off the road to the south, overcorrected, and went northbound before overturning several times. Fearon was hospitalized in Rockford, where she rema…Read Article

Ashland sewer bills to rise 23% annually after veto of state funds

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Ashland sewer bills to rise 23% annually after veto of state funds

Ashland, Mo. (July 10, 2025) – Ashland residents will see a 23% increase in their sewer bills each year for the next three years as the city moves forward with a major wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) expansion—despite losing out on $11 million in requested state funding due to a veto by Governor Mike Kehoe. The Read Article

Jean Wren celebrates 98th birthday

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Jean Wren celebrates 98th birthday

By: Maureen Sieve This photo we took on Wednesday, June 18th at dinner day to celebrate Jean Wren. She turned 98 this month and for the Senior Center’s fundraising in March, she handmade a quilt to sell, raising $425. We named her Spring Fling Queen -2025. A plaque will be posted in the foyer for Read Article

Belvidere mayor opposes extending grocery tax, will put vote to City Council

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Affordable after-school care in Belvidere: Park District joins CCAP

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BELVIDERE, Ill. (WREX) — The Belvidere Township Park District will begin accepting Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding for its after-school programs, including Third Base and Club Horizon, starting in August 2025. This initiative aims to increase access to affordable…Belvidere · Belvidere Read Article

Ashland Girl Scout Wins Organization’s Highest Award

Brianna Watson earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project benefitting Southern Boone High School The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland proudly recognizes Brianna Watson of Ashland as a member of the 2025 Girl Scout Gold Award class. She is a dedicated member of Troop 70839. The Gold Award is the highest achievementBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

New family-operated juice and smoothie bar opens in downtown Belvidere

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Man faces rape and felony charges in Boone County for sexual abuse of a minor

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BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Daniel Ritschel, 38, formerly of Belvidere, has been accused of rape and faces multiple felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor. According to Boone County court records, Ritschel was taken into custody this week on an arrest warrant that was issued on Thursday, May 29th. According to prosecutors, Ritschel committed multiple acts of forced sexual contact at a Belvidere home over three days in February of 2008, when he w…Belvidere · Belvidere Read Article

APD Issues Warning on Use of Mini-Motorcycles and Motorized Scooters by Minors

ASHLAND, Mo. — The Ashland Police Department is urging parents to review Missouri law before allowing their children to ride motorized bicycles, scooters, or mini-motorcycles on public roads, following a reminder issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to state law, anyone operating a motorized bicycle — defined as a two- or three-wheeled deviceBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

The Journal goes to Bermuda! Traveling Journal

Mr. Bill Rudin of North Carolina, retired school teacher and our former This Week in History columnist recently took the Journal on the Royal Caribbean’s “Liberty of the Seas” vessel. Thank you to Mr. Rudin for including us in his travels and we hope he is enjoying retirement! Feel free to bring a copy ofBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

SAVING GRACE: Southern Boone veteran found healing in family after Korean War

By: Tara Wren Blue Upon a recent visit to one of Southern Boone’s senior facilities, I met a Korean War veteran at a community event. He was pleased to learn that I knew his son from around town, and after a warm conversation, I requested permission to return at a later date to interview himBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

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