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Ribbon cutting ceremony hold May 8 for Mindful Matters Therapy in Rochelle

On May 8, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Mindful Matters Therapy at 516 4th Ave. in Rochelle. 
On May 8, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Mindful Matters Therapy at 516 4th Ave. in Rochelle. 

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Rochelle’s Don Romes marks 65+ years of coaching including tenures at RTHS and Steward

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On Wednesday, May 7, David Guest of Rochelle celebrated his 97th birthday. Guest is The REC Center’s oldest member and visits The REC to walk twice a day, seven days a week.
David Guest honored at The REC as he celebrates 97th birthday
On Wednesday, May 7, David Guest of Rochelle celebrated his 97th birthday. Guest is The REC Center’s oldest member and visits The REC to walk twice a day, seven days a week.
On May 5, Rochelle Township High School held its annual honors night recognizing students for academic achievement and saw over $185,000 in local scholarships presented.  
RTHS holds 2025 Honors Night, $185,000 in local scholarships presented
On May 5, Rochelle Township High School held its annual honors night recognizing students for academic achievement and saw over $185,000 in local scholarships presented.  
Happy Cinco de Mayo! It was fiesta time at the May meeting of the Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club.
Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club holds May meeting, celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Happy Cinco de Mayo! It was fiesta time at the May meeting of the Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club.
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Softball: Lady Hubs celebrate 'Dyer Day' with win over Genoa-Kingston

The Rochelle Lady Hub softball team celebrated 'Dyer Day' against Genoa-Kingston on Saturday morning. The team wore 'Dyer Day' T-shirts to honor their lone senior, Lauren Dyer.
Freshman Mya Martinez said she learned one important thing from senior teammate Lauren Dyer after the Rochelle Lady Hub softball team’s victory Saturday morning.

Rochelle Township High School holds 2025 Athletic Signing Day

Rochelle Township High School held its 2025 Athletic Signing Day Ceremony on Thursday afternoon. A total of 21 student-athletes were listed as signees.
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Senior Makayla Lara will be continuing her academics and her soccer career at Waubonsee Community College next year.
Girls Soccer: RTHS senior Lara commits to Waubonsee Community College
With over 75 goals and 20 assists to her name, senior midfielder Makayla Lara has cemented herself as one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Rochelle Lady Hub soccer program.
Freshmen Austin Hartnett and Brock Heller finished third at No. 2 doubles with a 2-1 record over three matches.
Boys Tennis: Hub netters earn awards at Interstate 8 Fresh-Soph Championships
Four members of the Rochelle Hub tennis team brought home awards during the Interstate 8 Conference Fresh-Soph Championships at LaSalle-Peru on Saturday.
Girls Track: Lady Hubs take fourth at Interstate 8 Conference Championship
The Rochelle Lady Hub track and field team crowned several All-Conference athletes during the Interstate 8 Conference meet at Morris on Friday evening.
Boys Track: Hubs finish fifth in Northern Illinois Invitational at Beloit College
Junior Andrew Nuyen and freshman Tyler Johnson set school records to lead the Rochelle Hub track and field team during the Northern Illinois Invitational on Friday evening.
Baseball: Rochelle's 10-run frame headlines road win over Marengo
An offensive outburst enabled the Rochelle Hubs to break a seven-game losing streak during their nonconference varsity baseball matchup at Marengo on Friday evening.
Junior Mark Green hits a backhand slice during the Rochelle Hub tennis match against Dixon on Wednesday evening.
Boys Tennis: Singles sweep highlights home win over Dixon
Mark Green became a varsity contributor for the Rochelle Hub tennis team at the beginning of his freshman season, when he earned a starting role in doubles.
Opinion

Letter: State lawmakers must curb illicit vape sales in Illinois

In my professional life as a former senior special agent with the ATF and now as an educator teaching in secondary and higher education throughout Illinois, I have a unique view into both the criminal underworld and the communities it harms.

Ron Kern

Proposals that will affect shipping, and your pocketbook

Trade, it’s not everything on the surface you think it should be. When I think of trade I recall bartering with a friend over baseball cards and roller skates, but it’s plenty more complicated than that today.

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Lowell Harp
The history of both parties has often been one of failing to speak in the language of persuadable voters, overinterpreting mandates, enacting policies that the public isn’t ready to accept; and then suffering defeat at the next election.
Sarah Flanagan
Summer Reading information will be coming out soon. Our theme this year is, Level Up at Your Library.
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Obituaries
Obituaries
Debra Louise Oleson
Debra Louise Oleson
Debra Louise Oleson, 64, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Illinois. 
Sheryl E. Piros
Sheryl E. Piros
Sheryl E. Piros of Chana, IL., passed away Feb. 19, 2025, after a long illness.
Gary Howard Gunn
Gary Howard Gunn
Gary Howard Gunn, Age 82, of Birchwood, WI, died Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his home.
Robert Eugene White
Robert Eugene White
Robert Eugene White, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the U.W. Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. 
Tracy Louise McBee
Tracy Louise McBee
Tracy Louise McBee, 47, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at PA. Peterson in Rockford, Illinois.

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