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GoFundMe established for family of Rochelle man who passed away in suspicious death case

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established for the family and memorial expenses of a 41-year-old Rochelle man that was found dead the morning of Sept. 27 in the downtown Rochelle area. The Rochelle Police Department is treating the case as a suspicious death.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established for the family and memorial expenses of a 41-year-old Rochelle man that was found dead the morning of Sept. 27 in the downtown Rochelle area. The Rochelle Police Department is treating the case as a suspicious death.
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Hough's Maple Lane Farm will have all types of maple goodies.
U of I Extension is hosting the Ogle County Farm Stroll set for Oct. 13
This year's Ogle County Farm Stroll will be on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As a locally-owned and headquartered community bank, Stillman Bank values every opportunity to give back to their communities. In partnership with FHLBank Chicago and its Community First® Program, they are honored to award Little Hubs Learning Center an Accelerate Grant for Small Businesses, totaling $15,000.
Little Hubs Learning Center of Rochelle awarded $15,000 grant through Stillman Bank
As a locally-owned and headquartered community bank, Stillman Bank values every opportunity to give back to their communities. In partnership with FHLBank Chicago and its Community First® Program, they are honored to award Little Hubs Learning Center an Accelerate Grant for Small Businesses, totaling $15,000.
On Sept. 29, 2024, at 4:17 p.m. the Monroe Township Fire Protection District was dispatched for a reported structure fire involving a barn in the 3,000 block of Bennett Rd in Esmond.
Area fire departments respond to barn fire in Esmond
On Sept. 29, 2024, at 4:17 p.m. the Monroe Township Fire Protection District was dispatched for a reported structure fire involving a barn in the 3,000 block of Bennett Rd in Esmond.

Golf: Hubs finish fifth at IHSA 2A Sterling Regional

The Rochelle Hub varsity golf team tied for fifth out of 10 schools in the IHSA 2A Sterling Regional at Emerald Hill on Wednesday. Above from left to right are Chris Hickey, Owen Carmichael, Alex Dyer, Ian Metzger, Johnny Chadwick and Connor Lewis.
Ian Metzger didn’t let issues with his driver impact his play Wednesday afternoon, when the junior recorded three birdies during his round to medal in third place and lead the Rochelle Hub varsity golf team in the IHSA 2A Sterling Regional at Emerald Hill Golf Course.

Girls Tennis: Lady Hubs celebrate Senior Night against Mendota

The Rochelle Lady Hub tennis team honored its 11 seniors before Monday's Senior Night match against Mendota. Above from left to right are Zoe White, Catherine Williams, Riley Doyle, Erin Murphy, Kendyl Darby, Lauren Dyer, Abby Metzger, Natalie Wagner, Sydney Carmichael, Yaretzi Villalobos and Viviana Fulgencio.
The Rochelle Lady Hub tennis team has leaned on its senior class for both leadership and production over the last few seasons. That theme has remained consistent this fall, as the Lady Hubs currently roster 11 seniors, eight of which are starting at the varsity level.

Cross Country: Rochelle runners medal at Matt Walter Invitational

Juniors Annaliese Koziol (left), Declan McGee (middle) and freshman Tyler Johnson (right) earned medals to lead the Rochelle Township High School varsity cross country team at the Matt Walter Invitational on Tuesday.
The Rochelle Township High School varsity cross country team turned in its strongest performance of the season on Tuesday, when nearly all of the Hub and Lady Hub runners set new PRs during the Genoa-Kingston Matt Walter Invitational at Walcamp Park.
Sports
Senior Abby Metzger chases down a ball at the No. 2 doubles court.
Girls Tennis: Lady Hubs sweep Sterling Newman for nonconference win
The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity tennis team was on point Wednesday evening, when the purple and white hosted Sterling Newman seeking to end a three-match losing streak.
Junior Heilly Zepeda battles for possession during the Rochelle Hub varsity soccer match against Kaneland on Wednesday.
Boys Soccer: Kaneland outlasts Rochelle on penalty kicks
Better teamwork and communication on the field had the Rochelle Hub varsity soccer team in the mix against a pair of tough Interstate 8 Conference opponents this week.
Junior Audyn Kemp challenges two Rock Falls defenders in the front row during the Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball match against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Volleyball: Injury woes continue for Lady Hubs in loss to Rock Falls
The injury bug took another bite from the Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball team on Wednesday, when the girls hosted a nonconference match against Rock Falls.
Opinion

Letter: Thankful for RCH and park district

We are extremely fortunate to be living in this area where we have the excellent healthcare by Rochelle Community Hospital and its staff of medical professionals and we can exercise or engage in sports at the park district's new facility.

Fall is settling in

Fall is setting in. Soon combines will be rolling through fields harvesting grain. High school football fills the Friday evening air with excitement. On weekends you can drive through the countryside and catch the smell of smoke rising from a campfire. It’s my favorite time of year.
Two gentlemen, Mr. Neff and Mr. Loomis, finally secured the land they needed to build their newest venture. The location was on Washington Street (today’s Lincoln Highway) across from the Milne and Loomis Lumber Yard. Construction began on a 50-foot by 84-foot skating rink at Lincoln Highway and Second Avenue.
What were your feelings or response to this statement made by former President Trump?  "I'm not going to use the name anymore just one time," Trump said after mentioning the president. "Damage that he's done to this country is unthinkable, unthinkable. Together, we will restore vision, strength, competence and we're going to have a thing called common sense making most decisions." 
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Obituaries
Obituaries
Dean George Lechner
Dean George Lechner
Dean George Lechner, 84, long time resident of Rochelle passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann Johnson, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. 
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.
Tami Kay Rhea
Tami Kay Rhea
Tami Kay Rhea, 63, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. 
Lorena M. (Long) Freeman
Lorena M. (Long) Freeman
Lorena M. (Long) Freeman, formerly of Woodland Park, CO, passed away peacefully at Franklin Grove Living & Rehab Center of Franklin Grove, IL, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. 
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