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Byron nuke plant to remain open

BYRON – The familiar sight of steam rising from the Byron Generating Station continues, although it is down to rising from one tower as the station refuels. With Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signing a new energy bill that was favorable to nuclear plants into law on Sept. 15, the Byron Station will continue to operate. It’s owner, Exelon Generation, had threatened to close the station on Sept. 13 without the new bill.

Serenity Shed celebrates 6th anniversary

OREGON – The Serenity Shed recently celebrated their 6th anniversary. The Shed opened in downtown Oregon as a bereavement center and volunteer workshop where anyone could come to create. The items created are then sold at their retail center to help support Serenity Hospice.

Chamber holds annual awards event

Local artist to teach painting class

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Nuke plant decision coming down to the wire

Updated: September 3, 2021

Bill passage expected to save Byron plant

Updated: September 10, 2021

Oregon Police report 9-6-21

Updated: September 3, 2021

Carson to speak at Forreston church

Updated: September 3, 2021

Smith added to 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame

Updated: September 3, 2021

Nuke decision never should have taken this long

Updated: September 10, 2021

Ogle County Sheriff 9-13-21

Updated: September 10, 2021

Byron High School seniors honored

Updated: September 10, 2021

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Updated: September 3, 2021

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Updated: June 22, 2021

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St. Patrick's Day at Lorado Taft

Updated: March 5, 2021

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Steven Emery Lucas

Updated: May 22, 2020

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Carson to speak at Forreston church

Updated: September 3, 2021

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Youman makes All-State Academic Team

Updated: April 2, 2021

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Smith added to 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame

Updated: September 3, 2021

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Carson to speak at Forreston church

Updated: September 3, 2021

First Fridays back in Oregon

Updated: August 27, 2021

County Board honors Nye

Updated: August 13, 2021

Opinion

Steven Emery Lucas

Updated: May 22, 2020

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Remembering the best job ever

Updated: September 17, 2021

Nuke decision never should have taken this long

Updated: September 10, 2021

We are society of rules for a reason

Updated: September 3, 2021

Sports

Oregon's All-Conference softball selections announced

Updated: June 22, 2021

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Youman makes All-State Academic Team

Updated: April 2, 2021

Berns commits to play at North Central College

Updated: March 26, 2021

Byron native Baker preparing for Olympic Trials

Updated: March 15, 2021

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Candlelight Walk in Oregon

Updated: November 12, 2018

Miracle on 2nd Street

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Open mic event in Mount Morris

Updated: October 12, 2018

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