Rochelle Community Hospital recently announced the revealing of its new employee recognition award as well as its first recipient. The first quarter recipient of the RCH Pillar of Excellence Award was presented to Christina (Tina) Neale, RN, of the Medical/Surgical department.
Augustana College senior Leslie Bandera, biochemistry and chemistry double major from Oregon, was nominated to submit a “More Than I Imagined” profile by Dr. Jason Mahn, professor of religion.
On April 18, 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County donated $8,600 to the Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center.
Foundation for Focus House recently released the names of three area students that will each be receiving $1,000 scholarships from its 2024 application cycle.
The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW this May 3. The event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience.
On Monday, April 15, the Forreston FFA hosted its end-of-the-year banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of all members and recognize community members.
The Ogle County Republican Party Precinct Committeemen met in Oregon on Wednesday night, April 17, to hold their biennial County Convention in the old Ogle County Courthouse building’s County Board meeting roo
Recipients of the 2024 Rochelle Community Hospital Auxiliary $1,000 healthcare scholarships have been announced. Five students received scholarships which included the Ward A. and Mabel T. Miller Award.
Serenity Hospice & Home is thankful to the 237 people who participated in the third annual Art Dash fundraiser at the River’s Edge Experience on April 10 in Oregon.
On Wednesday, April 3, several Oregon Lions, and community members, gathered at the Grove in Mt. Morris to honor Roger Brunner’s service to the Oregon community and his many years of dedicated service to the Oregon Lions Club.
Dinges Fire Company is pleased to announce it has hired Tim Salo as fire apparatus specialist. Tim recently retired from the Byron Fire Protection District (BFPD) in Byron as deputy chief. He spent 32 plus years of service at BFPD.
The Stillman Valley High School Environment Club has won the Hutchcroft Environmental Youth Award from the Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Foundation.
On Friday, April 12, Seth Gelander, president, and Dave Gerber, treasurer, of the Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, made a heartfelt contribution to the Shriner’s Hospital in honor of Donald Vogeler.
The Byron Schools Food Pantry has been the lucky recipient of three separate food drives in February and March of 2024.
To celebrate National Library Week, the Oregon Woman's Club has donated a collection of books to the Oregon Public Library. Chosen by the library staff, the collection includes books for children as young as four or five all the way up to adult fiction and non-fiction. All have the theme of the empowerment of women.
The Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris is presenting the popular play Love Letters for a second weekend, Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20 at 7 p.m., and a Sunday matinee, April 21 at 2 p.m.
Avery Faivre was recently named the March Student of the Month at Polo Community High School and received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for her efforts. She is the daughter of Andy and Amanda Faivre.
Stillman Valley High School Students of the Month for March 2024 were recently named.
This month, Leader McCombie visited Koeller Forreston Hardware as her second local business highlight of the year and presented them with a special certificate of recognition.
Chrissy's Corner recently held a grand opening in Oregon. Their ceremonial first beer was presented to Doris Rosenbalm, who was a waitress at the location 40 years ago when it was called "Al's Place".
Eagle’s Nest Art Group will hold its annual Spring Membership Show at its Conover Square gallery located on the second floor at 201 N. 3rd St., Oregon. The show will open with a reception on Saturday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Leaf River Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the morning of Wednesday, April 3, a department Facebook post said.
Share a lifetime of friendship and love this spring as the Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris presents a dessert theatre, Love Letters. This enchanting play will be held on Friday through Sunday, April 12-14 and April 19-21 at the Allure of Pinecrest Grove Theater, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris.
Members of the Polo Women's Club braved some chilly weather on April 1 to "plant" blue and silver pinwheels at the Paul Grahling Park, Centennial Grade School, Aplington Middle School and the Polo Community High School to raise awareness that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Polo.
Serenity Hospice & Home is delighted to introduce its new medical director, Dr. John Plescia. Active in the Mt. Morris-Oregon area for several years, Dr. Plescia has demonstrated care for all in need since joining Serenity in the fall of 2023. Many have heard the name Dr. Plescia in his professional roles at KSB’s Oregon Health Clinic and Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris.