The Tour of Scenic Ogle County was held Saturday, Sept. 28. TOSOC is a cycling event benefitting the Village of Progress.
Polo Women’s Club held its fifth annual Coat Drive on Nov. 2, and thanks to the generosity of the community, 124 coats and numerous hats, scarves and mittens were donated for the event.
Gage Zeigler was recently named the October Student of the Month at Polo Community High School and received a $100 scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for his efforts. He is the son of Mark and Alissa Zeigler.
On Oct. 4, the Mt. Morris High School (MMHS) Class of 1959 held its 65th class reunion. The gathering took place at the old MMHS cafeteria which is now the home of Jen’s Artisan Breads; Jen and her staff served a fabulous brunch and were instrumental in the success of the reunion.
Three local media members with nearly 100 combined years of covering high school sports will be the presenters for the "Those Were The Days" program at the Oregon Depot on Nov. 30 at 10 am.
People Helping People is proud to announce the CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping in Byron at the Colfax Street crossing on Nov. 27 at 11:45 a.m.
Stillman Valley High School recently named its Students of the Month for October.
Byron High School Students of the Month for October were recently named.
The Oregon FFA Chapter selected a group of members to go experience the 97th National FFA Convention; All students in the group, going for the first time.
The Stillman Valley High School Environmental Club has participated in collecting soft plastic for recycling for four years now.
The Stillman Valley High School National Honor Society recently hosted a fundraising challenge for the Pregnancy Care Center in Rockford
The cold weather has arrived, and warm coats and accessories are essential for staying warm. Because of this, two local youth groups, Ogle County 4-H and Oregon Avalanche, are partnering to “Spread the Warmth” during their winter gear drive from Oct. 16 through Nov. 15. You are helping everybody stay warm and comfortable during the midwestern winter months, so all sizes are accepted.
In recognition of reaching their goal of 100 members, 100 Women Who Care of Ogle County held a celebration dinner at Honey Bee Haven, 3261 Daysville Road in Oregon, on Oct. 27.
Oregon Junior Senior High School’s (OJSHS) Music Program has concluded an exceptional fall season and is now setting its sights on a new round of performances.
Oregon Elementary School recently named its October Students of the Month.
Ag in the Classroom in Ogle and Carroll counties will host an Agriculture Career Exploration Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Blackhawk Center, 1101 Jefferson St. in Oregon. It is free and open to the public.
Ogle County teacher Tammy Greene of Kings School has been selected as the 2025 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Runner-Up.
Forreston Junior Senior High School recently named its September Students of the Month.
Forreston Junior Senior High School recently named its October Students of the Month.
On the morning of Oct. 25 before school, approximately 50 Byron Middle School students and staff took part in the first ever “Tiger Trek,” a bike ride from Blackhawk Park BMS to help build community and to start the day with an activity.
The Ogle County Republican Party recently delivered its final batch of the election season of donated goods to Lifeline Food & Self-Help Project in Oregon, concluding a campaign that raised goods for the needy in exchange for Trump/Vance lawn signs.
The Hib Reber Memorial Car Show committee would like to thank everyone that attended and supported our 2024 show. We were able to make a $5,000 donation to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.
FHLBank Chicago awarded Lillian Noah Salon a grant of $15,000 through its Community First Accelerate Grants for Small Business program through partnership with First State Bank Shannon Polo Lake Carroll.
The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW this Nov. 1. This indoor event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience.
In recognition of his advocacy on behalf of the farming and agriculture community in Northwest Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has received the “Friend of Agriculture” award from the Illinois Farm Bureau.