Scholarships are available through the Rochelle Community Hospital Auxiliary to area students who are planning to pursue careers in the healthcare field. Five scholarships are available in 2024 which include the Ward A. and Mabel T. Miller Scholarship.
Are you looking for a fun, friend-filled, free club to learn about vegetables and gardening? Ogle County 4-H is excited to partner with Flagg-Rochelle Public Library and the Ogle County Master Gardeners to teach youth about growing vegetables. This new horticulture club, Rochelle Green Thumbs 4-H Club, is open to any youth in Ogle County, ages 8-18, by Sept. 1, 2023.
regon Avalanche's 2024 spring and summer fast-pitch softball registration is happening now! Open to all Oregon Community Unit School District girls ages 8-14, all skill levels welcome as well as athletes who are involved in other sports and activities.
Dr. A. Timothy Appenheimer recently retired after 40 years of work in the local community.
On Jan. 21, State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) stopped by the annual football banquet for the Byron High School football team to deliver honorary recognitions from the Senate to the athletes and coaches.
The Byron High School speech team had several students earn top honors during the Taylor Swift Eras Tour-nament in Elgin on Saturday, Jan. 20.
As of Monday, Jan. 15, the Ogle County Life’s revamped website at oglecountylife.com has been unveiled.
Registration for 4-H Summer Camp 2024 is open! Camp is set for June 9-13 at Rock River Christian Camp, Polo. Sign up today to get your child in on all the fantastic fun!
Byron High School Students of the Month for December were recently named.
Maison Brandt, senior, is Byron Choir’s first three-time All-State Honors musician.
Over 1,100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December.
Laura Watters, who is the director of Florissa and Autism Day Services for Kreider Services, spoke to the Oregon Lions on Jan. 11 during their meeting at the VFW in Oregon. She explained the services offered at the Kreider center.
Allissa Marschang was recently named the December Student of the Month at Polo Community High School and received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for her efforts.
Northern Illinois University recently announced its fall 2023 dean's list students.
The Byron Museum of History will host an art exhibit of work by members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group. The show will begin with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Several artists will be on hand to welcome visitors.
Stillman Bank held its 59th annual Holiday Giveaway drawing on Dec. 22. The bank had a total of six winners throughout its six locations. The winners received either a beef quarter or pork half.
Stillman Bank recently held their annual Christmas Coloring Contest for kids up to 10 years old.
The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW this Jan. 5. The event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience.
Birkey’s Farm Store is proud to congratulate CEO Mike Hedge on his retirement after nearly 32 years of service.
At the November annual meeting of the Ogle County Fair Board, David Ognibene was recognized as their Volunteer of the year.
At the start of the new year, The Kitchen Table in Rochelle made changes to its operations, including scaling back its serving from two nights to one night per week.
The Oregon Rotary Club, with the assistance of Rotary District 6420, and the City of Oregon, utilized a District Grant to purchase a new commercial double-door freezer for the Lifeline Food Pantry & Self-Help Project.
In the close-knit community of Ogle County, a familiar face, Christie Cox, is making waves in local politics. Christie, a well-respected deputy coroner and funeral director, has officially announced her candidacy for Ogle County coroner, a decision that reflects her deep commitment to serving the community she calls home.
Stillman Bank Executive Vice President & COO David Mecklenburg (right) recently presented the Stillman Valley Firefighter's Association with a $500 donation.
A look back at some of the top Ogle County LIFE stories of the past year