The Ogle County Republican Party recently hosted their Annual Draw Down at Kennay Farms Distillery in Rochelle.
The Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery recently benefited from retired Northern Illinois University geology professor, Jonathan Berg’s donation of three paintings.
On Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Depot, the “Those Were The Days” speaker will be Jon Barnhart. Jon will talk about his rock farm three miles southeast of Oregon that he and his wife, Cindy, have owned since 2005.
Five Ogle County 4-H local youth competed in the Northwest Regional Competition for Illinois 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology earlier this month and were rewarded for their efforts. This event was held at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.
The Ogle County 4-H Federation hosted its annual 4-H Penny Carnival at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon on March 8.
On March 11, the Oregon Park District approved the purchase of a new playground for Park East, marking a significant step in the park's redevelopment.
The board also took the opportunity to recognize Commissioner Dan Engelkes for his 13 years of dedicated service. Mr. Engelkes' term will expire at the end of April, and he has chosen not to seek re-election.
A cherished tradition came to a close as the Leaf River Alumni Organization hosted the 50th and final Alumni Basketball Event at the former Leaf River High School on March 1 at the River Valley Complex.
Four Forreston FFA members traveled to Geneseo High School on Thursday, March 6 to compete in the district proficiency (Record Book) Competition.
Byron High School Students of the Month for February were recently named.
High school students from across the 37th Senate District traveled to Springfield on Wednesday to participate in State Senator Li Arellano, Jr’s (R-Dixon) inaugural Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
This year’s 4-H Public Presentations Contest was held Saturday, March 8, at the Ogle County Farm Bureau.
Stillman Valley High School Students of the Month for February were recently named.
he evening was brisk but clear as more than 100 persons showed their love for families by attending Byron Lodge #274 A.F. & A.M. Third Annual Spaghetti Supper Saturday, March 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on North Illinois Route 2 and Ashelford Drive.
Commander Becky Jo Davis of Polo American Legion Patrick Fegan Post #83 recently received a $140 donation from AromasByTam, an independent distributor of Mia Belle Candles, on Feb. 11.
Caleb Sutton was recently named the February Student of the Month at Polo Community High School and received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for his efforts.
Oregon Elementary School recently named its February Students of the Month.
Northern Illinois CPR & First Aid graciously honored Meridian CUSD 223 teachers by inviting community members to nominate teachers. This initiative underscores Northern Illinois CPR & First Aid commitment to invest in those who shape the future — our teachers.
On March 3, representatives of 100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County presented Jeff Bold of Encore! Mt. Morris with the donations received from the January quarterly meeting.
Last week, members of the Oregon Woman's Club presented children's books to the Oregon Public Library in memory of long-time club member Marian DeWall, who passed away last fall.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) has provided its Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS) program to youth in Ogle County for over 35 years.
The Oregon Park District Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, Feb. 11 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Executive Director Erin Folk updated the board on the district’s January financials, participation milestones, and the Board of Commissioners approved the monthly treasurer’s report.
RCH Registered Dieticians, Janelle Stein and Luis Cano are offering a series of classes called Lifestyle Balance, targeting those with prediabetes. These classes have been modified from the original year-long CDC led National Prediabetes Prevention Program and condensed into 12 weeks.
Meridian CUSD 223 is proud to announce that the preschool program has been awarded the Silver Circle of Quality designation by ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development programs.
Hands On Oregon (HOO) is pleased to have donated $2,000 to the Oregon Junior/Senior High School Transitional Learning program. This program serves to enrich the lives of junior and senior students with learning challenges.