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At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Ogle County Board unanimously approved a resolution declaring Ogle County a non-sanctuary county for immigration. 
Ogle County Board: Non-sanctuary county for immigration resolution passed
At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Ogle County Board unanimously approved a resolution declaring Ogle County a non-sanctuary county for immigration. 
Voter turnout was low in the primary election Tuesday. A total of 28.5 percent of the county came out to vote in the election. 9,207 ballots were cast out of 32,328 potential voters in the county. There were 7,407 ballots cast at polling places (80.4 percent), 869 early ballots cast (9.4 percent) and 931 vote-by-mail ballots cast (10.1 percent). 
Unofficial Ogle County election results: Cox wins coroner race, schools sales tax referendum fails
Results from Tuesday’s general primary election in Ogle County showed that Christie Cox of Polo (3,812 votes, 50.68 percent) defeated Chad Horner of Rochelle (3,709 votes, 49.32 percent) in the race for the Ogle County coroner’s office. As of Thursday afternoon, 100 percent of Ogle County precincts had reported, but results will be unofficial for two weeks following the race, which is election protocol.
On March 6, the City of Polo and Buffalo Township hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their new joint building at 118 N. Franklin Ave. that will replace Polo’s City Hall, Mayor Doug Knapp said.
City of Polo, Buffalo Township break ground on new City Hall project at 118 N. Franklin Ave.
On March 6, the City of Polo and Buffalo Township hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their new joint building at 118 N. Franklin Ave. that will replace Polo’s City Hall, Polo Mayor Doug Knapp said. 
Sports

Girls Track: Forreston's Buisker signs with Eastern Illinois University

Letrese Buisker, daughter of Erich and Jannelle Buisker, signed a letter of intent to participate on the track team at Eastern Illinois University. 
Wrestling: Oregon duo medals at IKWF Intermediate/Bantam State Championships
Two Hawk Wrestling Club athletes were in Decatur for the 2024 Intermediate/Bantam State Championships over the weekend.
Wrestling: Vock medals at IKWF Senior/Novice State Championships
Polo's Zandra Vock medaled in sixth place in the Girls Senior 115 Division at the 2024 IKWF Senior/Novice State Championships at the BMO Center in Rockford earlier this month.
Wrestling: Bell leads Stillman Valley WC at IKWF Senior/Novice State Championships
The Stillman Valley Wrestling Club sent four athletes to the IKWF Senior/Novice State Championships at the BMO Center in Rockford in early March.
Wrestling: Stillman Valley kids medal at IKWF Intermediate/Bantam State Championships
The Stillman Valley Wrestling Club brought home several medals from the IKWF Intermediate/Bantam State Championships at the Decatur Civic Center in mid-March.
Wrestling: Stillman Valley kids shine at IKWF Sectional
The Stillman Valley Wrestling Club was well represented at the IKWF Rochelle Sectional in early March.
Wrestling: Meridian Junior High athletes battle at IESA Sectional
The Meridian Junior High School wrestling team sent seven individuals to the IESA Rockridge Sectional tournament on March 2.
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Obituaries
Obituaries
Patricia M. Weber
Patricia M. Weber
Patricia M. Weber, age 85, died Thursday, March 22, 2024 at the Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon, Illinois. 
Cathleen Hanora McKenzie
Cathleen Hanora McKenzie
Cathleen Hanora McKenzie, 81, of Oregon, IL and former resident of Loudoun County, VA, passed away suddenly at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Phyllis Jean LaBudde
Phyllis Jean LaBudde
Phyllis Jean LaBudde, 89, of Forreston, died Sunday, March 24 in her home.
Tim J. Hintzsche
Tim J. Hintzsche
Tim J. Hintzsche, 61, of Byron IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, with his family by his side.
David D. Groharing
David D. Groharing
David D. Groharing, 60, of Byron, IL, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, FL.
Opinion

Letter: Thanks to Ogle County Board

Thank you to the Ogle County Board for declaring Ogle County a non-sanctuary county for immigration.

Reviewing March Madness

While we wait for the weather to warm up for spring sports, let’s review the NCAA basketball tournament, or “March Madness”, as they call it, although the IHSA claims to be original coiner of the term March Madness.

Letter: Sadness and dismay

I read with sadness and dismay in the March 25 edition that the Ogle County Board has decided to make Ogle County a non-sanctuary county for immigration. I suppose because of how politicized the whole immigration issue has become in our country.
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