Chana Education Center Principal Terry Camplain to retire after 33 years with OCEC

Terry Camplain will retire at the end of the school year after 20 years as principal at the Chana Education Center and 33 overall with the Ogle County Educational Cooperative. Before his time as principal, he was a school psychologist in Rochelle for 13 years.

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Ribbon cutting held for Rochelle Intermodal Transload Center and Regenified Ltd. partnership

On Monday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the City of Rochelle’s Rochelle Intermodal Transload Center to inaugurate the process of transloading locally-grown regenified corn.

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.

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.

Ogle County Life - Monday, April 29, 2024

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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.

Girls Soccer: Lady Tigers win Byron Tournament

The Byron High School varsity girls soccer team hosted its home tournament on Saturday, April 20.

Track & Field: Byron's Brass sets school record at Franciscan University

Byron High School alum Nick Brass set a new personal record as well as a Franciscan University record in the shot put during the Sparky Adams Invitational at Baldwin Wallace University, where he finished fourth with an outdoor school record mark of 45 feet 11 inches.

Track & Field: Byron teams celebrate Senior Night

The Byron High School track and field team celebrated Senior Night and recognized its senior boys and girls during a home meet on Monday, April 22.

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.

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Obituaries

Carole J. Wyatt

Carole J. Wyatt, age 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home in Oregon, IL.

Marjie M. Myers

Marjie M. Myers, age 76, passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon on April 19, 2024.

Reuben William Johnson

Reuben William Johnson, 78, died with his loving wife, son, and best friend at his side on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL.