Ogle County Board: One special use permit for solar project denied, another approved

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Ogle County Board unanimously denied a special use permit for one solar project, and unanimously approved another.

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3rd-alarm fire in downtown Mt Morris: One treated for smoke inhalation, estimated $300,000 in damage

One occupant was treated for smoke inhalation on scene and no firefighters were injured after a third-alarm structure fire at a downtown Mt. Morris building Tuesday afternoon, Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough said.

Downtown Mt. Morris building site of 3rd-alarm structure fire Tuesday, no injuries

There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters after a third-alarm structure fire at a downtown Mt. Morris building Tuesday afternoon, Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough said.

SVHS’s Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for suicide awareness is May 5

Stillman Valley High School will host an Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Sunday, May 5. All proceeds from the walk will go to the AFSP for suicide research and support for families affected by suicide.

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Polo junior Cheyenna Wilkins has been selected to participate in The Cup, an annual softball tournament held in the Netherlands. Wilkins is raising money to help cover the costs of her trip overseas.

Softball: Ogle County standouts selected for The Cup

Two Ogle County softball standouts are looking to take their talents overseas and compete against some of the best high school softball players on a global stage.

Stillman Valley High School launches Athletic Hall of Fame

Stillman Valley High School is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame, aimed at celebrating the rich history and achievements of athletes, coaches, and contributors to the school's athletic programs.

Volleyball: Polo High School begins Little Marcos camp

The Polo Lady Marco volleyball team held its first Little Marco youth volleyball session at Polo High School on Sunday. The program works to unite youth players with current members of the high school program.

Football: Byron Tigers honored at Rockford IceHogs game

Members of the Byron High School football team were invited to attend a Rockford IceHogs game and drop the ceremonial first puck.

Girls Basketball: Lady Marcos take home PHS and NUIC awards

The Polo Lady Marco basketball team held its awards banquet and several players took home PHS and NUIC honors.

Wrestling: Stillman Valley kids battle at 2024 Cheesehead Apocalypse

Several Stillman Valley Wrestling Club athletes traveled north for the 2024 Cheesehead Apocalypse 8U tournament in the Wisconsin Dells on March 29.

Girls Track: Byron's Schilling takes ninth at 2024 Illinois Top Times Indoor State Championships

Byron High School student-athlete Neve Schilling competed in the 2024 Illinois Top Times Indoor State Championships at the Shirk Center this past weekend, finishing ninth out of 15 athletes in the Class 2A high jump competition. Schilling cleared 1.50 meters (4 feet 11 inches).

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Obituaries

Judith ‘Judy’ Carline (Pfeiffer) Wilmarth

Judith “Judy” Carline (Pfeiffer) Wilmarth died April 12, 2024, in Walnut, IL at the age of 95.

Richard L. Wilkinson

Richard L. Wilkinson, age 74, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 in Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL.

Raymond ‘Ray’ G. Swanson

Raymond “Ray” G. Swanson, age 90, passed away at home in Stillman Valley, IL.

Margaret A. Scholl

Margaret A. Scholl, 94, passed peacefully at her home, Prairie View Assisted Living facility in Winnebago, Illinois on April 15, 2024.

Lyle I. Printz

Lyle I. Printz, 85, of Polo, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

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Opinion

Be careful predicting the future

In 2011, I compiled a lengthy feature on declining enrollments in northwest Illinois and the impact it was having on participation in sports.

Letter: Condemn Christian nationalism

As Christians, we must condemn “Christian Nationalism” as a distortion of the Gospel of Jesus and a threat to American democracy.

Net farm income expectations for 2024

The USDA released the first insights into net farm income expectations for 2024. The report anticipates a decrease from 2023’s forecast of $155 billion to $116 billion – a drop of nearly $40 billion, or 25.5%, and the largest recorded year-to-year dollar decrease in net farm income.

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