Creston Booster Days held over the weekend of Sept. 13-15

Over the weekend of Sept. 13-15, the Annual Creston Booster Days festival was held in Creston. Friday featured a steak fry in the park, a beer garden, Skinners’ Amusements and The Killer Bs on Stage.

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Over 60,000 people visit Rochelle to see UP’s Big Boy 4014 train engine

Over 60,000 people attended an event in Rochelle at the Global III intermodal facility on Sunday that featured The Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy No. 4014 train engine, City Director of Community Engagement Jenny Thompson said.

24th Annual RCH Foundation golf outing held Monday at Fairways Golf Course

On Monday, the 24th Annual Rochelle Community Hospital Foundation golf outing was held at Fairways Golf Course in Rochelle. The day saw sunny weather after dealing with rain for the past two years on play days.

RCH wellness committee working to improve health of employees

Rochelle Community Hospital’s wellness committee works to improve the health of its employees. The committee has been revived this year post COVID-19 pandemic to implement regular initiatives to offer staff education, events, and ideas to improve their lifestyles.

Ogle County Life — Monday, Sept. 16, 2024

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Oregon CUSD 220 enshrines Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The 2008-09 Oregon boys track and field team.

The Oregon CUSD enshrined its 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class during a ceremony this past weekend.

Cross Country: Oregon Junior Hawks off to strong start in 2024

The Oregon Junior Hawk cross country team is enjoying a strong start to the 2024 season.

Ogle County Sports Roundup: Sept. 16, 2024

Oregon golf teams win over Winnebago The Oregon High School varsity boys golf team shot a season-best 162 in its win against Winnebago at Lynx Golf Course on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Nole Campos earned …

Ogle County Sports Roundup: Sept. 9, 2024

Oregon boys soccer team falls against Mendota The Oregon High School varsity boys soccer team suffered a 9-0 loss against Mendota on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Deryk Withers recorded six saves for the …

Ogle County Sports Roundup: Sept. 2, 2024

The Oregon High School varsity boys golf team fell 171-179 against Byron at Silver Ridge Golf Course on Tuesday, Aug 20.

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Obituaries

Elizabeth Rae Wisnosky

Elizabeth “Liz” Wisnosky, age 45, passed away Friday August 30 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City.

John Raymond Holm

John Raymond Holm, age 70, of Seattle Washington passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 after a prolonged illness.

Leta Elaine Blanchard Woolbright

Leta Elaine Blanchard Woolbright, She was born April 16, 1938, the eleventh child to Spencer H. and Eva Opal Etes Blanchard in Byron, Illinois. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2024 in Davis Junction.

Geraldine E. Timmer

Geraldine E. Timmer, 82, of Forreston, IL passed away Friday, Aug 23, 2024.

Gene Edward McGee

Gene Edward McGee, age 92, a resident of Mount Morris IL, formally Land O’ Lakes WI since 1993 died Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Serenity Hospice House in Oregon, IL.

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Opinion

Letter: Civility is needed to move forward

This Viewpoint page is the right place for people in our county to share their opinions and I appreciate the diversity of opinions. What is not cool is people in our county stealing political signs in people’s yards. This has happened a few times with Harris/Walz signs being destroyed or stolen, and if it has happened to Trump/Vance signs it’s equally wrong.

Letter: No more petty theft

I’m not an activist, but I am a Democrat. I actively participate in the election process and for the last number of years I worked for the Ogle County Clerk as an election judge. I’ve worked side-by-side with Republicans and Democrats doing my civic duty.

Private property rights

Seems in the world today everything is public and the word privacy appears to vanish into thin air. I’ve watched over the decades how government and their agencies disregard folks’ private property rights to the tune that now even our neighbors think they have some right over your property.

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