Oregon Elementary School recently named its September Students of the Month.
Meridian CUSD #223 proudly announces that board members Mrs. Jill Huber and Mr. Tim DeVries recently attended the Federal Advocacy Conference hosted by the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA).
This year's Ogle County Farm Stroll will be on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Coliseum Museum in Oregon is pleased to present Nature’s Palette: A Landscape Art Exhibit on display from Oct. 2-Nov. 16. The exhibit features 35 works of art offering a diverse collection of expressions, approaches, and renderings of landscapes.
Jeff Milburn recently presented Jen Wygant and Amy Harn with a check received from the Megan Clift Memorial Fund established at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.
On Sept. 29, 2024, at 4:17 p.m. the Monroe Township Fire Protection District was dispatched for a reported structure fire involving a barn in the 3,000 block of Bennett Rd in Esmond.
The Ogle County Health Department (OCHD) has confirmed the first positive bird for West Nile Virus (WNV) reported in Ogle County for 2024. A dead crow found in Rochelle tested positive for WNV after being sent to the IDPH laboratory for testing.
On Friday, Sept. 20, a delegation from the Oregon Woman's Club presented the Lifeline Food Pantry at Conover Square with $650 and a collection of food supplies to mark the General Federation of Women's Club's National Day of Service, Sept. 28. The Oregon Woman's Club chose food insecurity as its focus for service.
The Oregon Park District Nash Recreation Center pool renovation project began with an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) engineering pre-approval to install a climbing wall on the south end of the pool deck to replace the aging diving board.
The Partnership for Excellence (TPE) hosted its annual Quest for Success on Sept. 9 and 10 at Ohio State University's Fawcett Center in Columbus, Ohio.
The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW this Oct. 4. This indoor event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience.
Recently, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) awarded Sweetbean Café & Bakery a grant of $15,000 through its Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business program. FHLBank Chicago offers grants of up to $30,000 to eligible small businesses to advance economic opportunity in the communities it serves.
The Stillman Valley National Honor Society chapter recently received the Service Award of Excellence awarded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Due to most of its firefighters working during the weekdays and outside the Monroe Center village limits, the Monroe Township Fire & Ambulance Protection District, also known as Monroe Center Fire, is looking to expand its paid-on-call positions to part-time as well.
On Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Illinois Depot the“Those Were The Days” presentation will be about the Mongan Etnyre subdivision of homes north of Oregon in Rockvale Township.
Byron High School recently held its Homecoming week and named its Homecoming court winners.
On Sept. 8 a grand opening was held for Positive Esthetics by Ashley at the business’s new location at 951 S. 7th St. Suite D in Rochelle. The business offers services from eyebrow waxing to facials to Brazilian waxes.
Stillman Bank recently ended their “Purchase with a Purpose” Debit Card campaign in which a $1 donation was made to local charities with every Stillman Bank Debit Card transaction up to $15,000.
Byron High School Students of the Month for August were recently named.
Three hundred thirty-eight Ogle and Carroll County fourth and fifth graders descended upon the Ogle County Fairgrounds on Sept. 5 and 6 to harvest information about modern agriculture and its influences on daily living. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Ag Awareness Days 2024 took youth on a fast-paced, interactive, guided tour of the science, engineering, and technology that drives today’s farm operations.
Fresh off the successful 2024 Annual Lowden Day Dinner in late August, The Ogle County Republican Party will host another Presidential Debate Watch Party at Kennay Farms Distilling, 416 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.
The annual dinner will be held at St. Mary’s Leaning Center, Oregon, on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 815-732-2126. The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for those age four and under.
The Rotary Club of Oregon received a grant from Rotary District 6420. The funds received were used to purchase five full-body wet suits and three venting dive hoods for the Oregon Fire Protection District.
Monroe Center Grade School, part of Meridian Community Unit School District 223, has been honored with the prestigious GreatSchools Thrive Award. This recognition places Monroe Center among the top 532 schools in Illinois, celebrated for creating a positive and supportive learning environment for both students and staff.
On Aug. 27, Oregon School District first-grade teachers Dawn Merrill, Olivia Phalen, Gretchen Nelson, Erica Cann, and Kenzie Dusing received checks from the Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation. Those checks will enable every first-grade student in the Oregon public school district to receive a new book every month this school year.