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One dead after crash in rural Boone County Tuesday

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One dead after crash in rural Boone County Tuesday

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Fatal crash at Spring Creek and Shaw Rd. remains under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff's Office.Read Article

North Boone softball departs for trip back to state

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North Boone softball departs for trip back to state

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POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WREX) - In back-to-back seasons, North Boone will play in the IHSA 2A softball final four.Read Article

Suburban man charged in alleged sexual assault in Boone County

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Suburban man charged in alleged sexual assault in Boone County

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A release from the Sheriff's office says they began the investigation on April 3 after they received information from an alleged victim of criminal sexual abuse.Read Article

Marshall Newhouse, Capron, 06/14/25

I left the county Thursday to try some fishing north of the border. The post-herbicide and nitrogen applications have progressed to the point that I thought I could get away with playing a little hooky. The corn is stretching out…Capron · Capron Read Article

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

Open the article to view the coverage from Rock River CurrentBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

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

Boone County Rolls Out Targeted Siren System to Combat Over-warning

New software enables precise storm alerts to protect public without causing desensitization Columbia, MO – May 26, 2025 — Boone County Emergency Management has launched a new outdoor warning system designed to reduce unnecessary siren alerts and better target areas at risk during severe weather events. The county has adopted CommanderOne, a Federal Signal softwareSoftware · Belvidere Read Article

Primary School Super Eagles Award: May 28, 2025

Back: Ellie Davis, Aubrey Meyers, Dallas Henry, Hesston Mattern, Luke Thornhill, Caysen Westhoff-Nolting, Nathan Knight. Front: Whitlee Bentlage, Braxton Allen, Hale Creel, Jace Wiemholt, Pixar Payne. Greyson Anderson, Lucy Klutho, Renley Zepp, Hudson Page, Nora Pilsudski, Nolan Rector, Naomi Washington.The post Primary School Super Eagles Award: May 28, 2025 first appeared on Boone County Journal.The post Primary School Super Eagles Award: May 2Belvidere · Belvidere Read Article

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