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City moving forward with RPD locker room improvement work

At its June 24 meeting, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a bid from Larson & Larson Builders for a $251,950 Rochelle Police Department locker room improvement project.
At its June 24 meeting, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a bid from Larson & Larson Builders for a $251,950 Rochelle Police Department locker room improvement project.

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OCFB’s Kern: ‘Things are looking exceptionally well’ in Ogle County crop growing with recent rain

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The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce recently presented its Lawn of the Week award for the week of July 25 to Dale and Megan Wells. They received a sign and a $25 Rochelle ACE Hardware gift card, presented by Rochelle Ace Hardware Manager Jesse Lopez.
Dale and Megan Wells win July 25 Chamber Lawn of the week
The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce recently presented its Lawn of the Week award for the week of July 25 to Dale and Megan Wells. They received a sign and a $25 Rochelle ACE Hardware gift card, presented by Rochelle Ace Hardware Manager Jesse Lopez.
Candidate packets for three four-year full-term council members in the City of Rochelle will be available in the City Clerk’s Office at Rochelle City Hall located at 420 N. 6th St. Petitions may be circulated beginning July 30.
Rochelle City Council petitions for candidacy available July 30
Candidate packets for three four-year full-term council members in the City of Rochelle will be available in the City Clerk’s Office at Rochelle City Hall located at 420 N. 6th St. Petitions may be circulated beginning July 30.
Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and News Media Corporation (NMC) announced July 25 plans for CMG to manage, and with an option to acquire, NMC.
News Media Corporation announces management agreement with CMG
Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and News Media Corporation (NMC) announced July 25 plans for CMG to manage, and with an option to acquire, NMC.

Boys Track: Sanford reaches new marks during sophomore season at Dubuque

Former Rochelle student-athlete Zach Sanford set PRs in all of his four throwing events during his sophomore season at the University of Dubuque.
Former Rochelle track and field standout Zach Sanford launched his name into the record books during his sophomore season at the University of Dubuque. With an emphasis on improving his speed and technique, Sanford set several personal records in each of his four events and was close to qualifying for nationals during both the indoor and outdoor seasons.

Volleyball: Green continues to set the tone at Cornell College

Former Rochelle volleyball standout Clare Green was named an AVCA Honorable Mention All-American and the Cornell College Junior Female Athlete of the Year. Green eclipsed 1,000 assists for the third straight season.
From the moment she took the court for her first Division III volleyball match at Cornell College, Rochelle Township High School alum Clare Green has been a consistent contributor at a high level. That trend continued into Green’s junior season, where the former Lady Hub standout eclipsed 1,000 assists for the third straight year to lead her team into the NCAA tournament.
Sports
Clara Lofthouse, Sydney Burke and Josie Slattengren represented Rochelle in the 2024 Illinois YMCA Long Course State Swim Championships in St. John, Indiana from July 12-14.
Swimming: Rochelle athletes medal at Illinois YMCA Long Course State Championships
Three young swimmers from Rochelle made a splash at the YMCA Long Course State Championship held at the Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana from July 12-14. Clara Lofthouse, Josie Slattengren and Sydney Burke swim for the Dekalb County Swim Team at the Kishwaukee YMCA in Sycamore.
The Rochelle Hub football team held a combined practice and 7-on-7 scrimmage with the Forreston Cardinals on Tuesday morning.
Football: Hubs host Forreston for combined practice and 7-on-7s
The Rochelle Hub football team welcomed the Forreston Cardinals in for a combined practice and scrimmage Tuesday morning, when the purple and white geared up for its second day of the team’s two-week padded camp for returning and incoming high-schoolers.
Senior Jack Tilton goes 1-on-1 on the outside.
Football: Rochelle seniors step up during 7-on-7s at Sterling
Returning seniors Jack Tilton and Xavier Villalobos were players to watch on both sides of the ball on Thursday evening, when the Rochelle Hub varsity football team resumed its summer schedule with a series of 7-on-7 scrimmages at Sterling High School. 
Senior Carson Lewis fires a pass down the field.
Football: Rochelle offense shines during 7-on-7s at Kaneland
Senior quarterback Carson Lewis connected on a large number of deep balls down the field on Tuesday evening, when the Rochelle Hub varsity football team took the field at Kaneland High School for a series of 7-on-7 scrimmages against schools from across the area.
Rochelle Little League’s 11U Baseball All-Stars headed to River Forest for the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament over the weekend. The team includes Bennett Law, Bentley Etes, Brantley Koenig, Brayson Bouland, Brycen Williams, Devin Hansen, Dominic Escatel, Grange Kissack, Jimmy Chadwick, Landon Johnson, Noah Hayden and Riley Heal. The team is coached by Tim Hayden, Scott Etes and Adam Heal.
Little League: 11U Baseball All-Stars compete at Illinois Little League State Championship
Rochelle Little League’s 11U Baseball All-Stars headed to River Forest for the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament over the weekend. Rochelle played two games on Saturday and one game on Sunday, finishing 1-2 in the state tournament.
Rochelle Little League’s 10U Softball All-Stars traveled to Evergreen Park for the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament over the weekend. The team includes Annalyce Harris, Brynn Stinnett, Chloe Streit, Gennelle Hernandez, Grace Olson, Isabel Jackson, Izabella King, Kate Keller, Lilyan Erickson, Madelynn McRoberts, Natalie Isley, Rose Elston, Rosalina Bugarin and Zoey Harris. The team is coached by James Jackson, Shannon Bybee, Rudy Nambo and Adam Erickson.
Little League: 10U Softball All-Stars battle at Illinois Little League State Championship
Rochelle Little League’s 10U Softball All-Stars traveled to Evergreen Park for the Illinois Little League State Championship tournament over the weekend.
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Rochelle News-Leader — Sunday, July 28, 2024

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Howard Dean

Climate change could return us to the pre-antibiotic era

The extreme heat that recently blanketed the United States is a clear sign of climate change. But rising temperatures are fueling more than just hotter summers. Climate change is contributing to the spread of drug-resistant infections. And alarmingly, the medicines we use to fight those pathogens are losing their effectiveness.

Ron Kern

Fair season is upon us

Summer means one thing...it’s fair season!

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The following is a commentary on the editorial “Science, Democracy and Donald Trump” published in the Rochelle News-Leader Local Views on July 17, 2024.
Kurt Wolter
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Obituaries
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William Gore Nye Sr.
William Gore Nye Sr.
William (Bill, Billy, Mr. Nye, The Science Guy) Gore Nye Sr., beloved father, grandfather, friend and partner, passed away on July 11, 2024 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 82. 
Terry Galen Petry
Terry Galen Petry
Terry Galen Petry, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at his home in rural Rochelle, IL with family by his side. 
Bryan John Campbell
Bryan John Campbell
Bryan John Campbell, 40, passed away from injuries sustained in a multi car accident on July 16, 2024  that also took the life of his beloved wife, Asheri.
Asheri Lynn Campbell
Asheri Lynn Campbell
Asheri Lynn Campbell, 40, passed away from injuries sustained in a multi car accident on July 16, 2024 that also took the life of her beloved husband, Bryan. 
Daniel Loren Miller
Daniel Loren Miller
Daniel Loren Miller, 91, of Ashton, IL passed away on July 15, 2024 at Franklin Grove Nursing Home.

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