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Applications for Absentee Ballots Now Available

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Mary S. Steurer, Boone County Clerk, announced that her office is now taking applications for the mailing of absentee ballots for the March 18, 2014, Primary Election.  Applications will be accepted from February 6, 2014 through March 13, 2014.

If you would like to receive an application you may do so in person, by phone or by clicking on the link below.

Please complete and mail to the Boone County Clerk, 1212 Logan Ave, Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008.  Remember in a primary election you must indicate whether you'd like a Republican, Democratic or Non-partisan ballot.  The non-partisan ballot will only have any public question(s) that are in your precinct.  If you have any questions, please call us at 815-544-3103.

Applications for Absentee Ballots Now Available | Boone County, Illinois

The application form is available on line at:  http://www.boonecountyil.org/sites/default/files/Application%20for%20Absentee%20Ballot%203-18-14.pdf

Jet stream shift could prompt harsher winters: scientists - Yahoo News

 

But over the past two decades the jet stream has weakened. This is something we can measure," she said.

As a result, instead of circling the earth in the far north, the jet stream has begun to meander, like a river heading off course.

This has brought chilly Arctic weather further south than normal, and warmer temperatures up north. Perhaps most disturbingly, it remains in place for longer periods of time.

…"There is evidence for and against it," said Mark Serreze, director of the National Snowland Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado.

Read the entire article:  Jet stream shift could prompt harsher winters: scientists - Yahoo News

Belvidere Fire Department asks for help

The above is taken from the McHenry County News:  http://media.wix.com/ugd/eb7e9c_8e80f7b38c134e4c859c3d2ce6a80e51.pdf

Letter from Rockford Register Star Publisher Josh Trust - News - Rockford Register Star - Rockford, IL

 

We want to make you aware that Newcastle Investment Corp. announced today that the spin-off of New Media Investment Group Inc. was successfully completed.

The Rockford Register Star's parent company, GateHouse Media, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of this newly public company, New Media Investment Group. We will continue to be an integral part of the community, as we have been for so many years. And we will continue to bring the community rich, local news and information and remain the center of the conversation among businesses and citizens.

In addition to our newspaper, New Media Investment Group's portfolio consists of 435 community publications, over 350 related websites and a digital marketing services business. New Media Investment Group is the largest publisher of locally based print and online media in the U.S., as measured by the number of daily publications serving 338 markets across 24 states.

Starting today, New Media Investment Group will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NEWM."

You can learn more about New Media Investment Group at newmediainv.com.

- Josh Trust, publisher

Letter from Rockford Register Star Publisher Josh Trust - News - Rockford Register Star - Rockford, IL

Caledonia Dog Breeder under Fire from Animal Activists - MyStateline.com - Powered by WTVO-TV and WQRF-TV

A Boone County dog breeder is under fire from animal activists. ….

the breeder is still licensed by the state and county. So as the women left they sought the support of Angels 4 Animals.
Angels 4 Animals is a group that will protest at Kim Lettier's next court appearance. She’s charged with aggravated battery after a Boone County Animal Control employee visited her business.
"She’s doing this out of her garage. The neighbors had no idea of the horrors that are going on inside the garage. Puppy mills are in your backyard and you might not even know it," said Angels 4 Animals Director Kathy Mehalko.
Their mission is to stop puppy mills like Kim Lettier's. And bring awareness to the public and politicians about this growing issue.
Kim Lettier will appear in court on Friday, February 21st at the Boone County Courthouse.

Go to the film clip at the following site:  Caledonia Dog Breeder under Fire from Animal Activists - MyStateline.com - Powered by WTVO-TV and WQRF-TV

Here is the criminal charges and history from:  http://www.judici.com/courts/cases/case_history.jsp?court=IL004015J&ocl=IL004015J,2014CF25,IL004015JL2014CF25D1

UPDATED: 3-6--2014—arraignment set for 3-11-2014

Illinois police object to fraction of gun-carry permits - News - Rockford Register Star - Rockford, IL

 

CHICAGO - Police across Illinois have objected to just 236 applications from people seeking to carry concealed weapons out of 33,631 submitted to the state police.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday that a state licensing board will consider objections within 30 days of a police department filing one. The board has a former judge, two former prosecutors, three former FBI agents and a psychiatry professor.

Read the entire story by clicking on the following:  Illinois police object to fraction of gun-carry permits - News - Rockford Register Star - Rockford, IL

Belvidere/Boone County’s MOST WANTED