The Kramers will be at First Presbyterian Aug. 7
The Kramers, a family from Peoria, will be bringing their well-known gospel music to First Preshbyterian Church in Rochelle at 1,100 Calvin Road on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m.
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Find out what RVC’s center for learning in retirement has to offer
The Rock Valley College center for learning in retirement will be hosting its annual meeting and fall kick-off on Thursday, Aug, 5 from 10-11:30 a.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.) at RVC’s Bengt Sjostrom (Starlight) Theatre on the college’s main campus, 3301 North Mulford Rd., Rockford.
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Ogle County recycling event is Aug. 14
The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will be hosting a recycling event for used motor oil, anti-freeze, latex paint and aerosol spray cans on Saturday Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the County Annex Building located at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.
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Jesse White awards over $1.4 million in grants to school libraries
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded over $1.4 million in FY21 School District Library Grant Program awards to 649 public school districts. More than 1.5 million Illinois students served by school library media programs will benefit from the grants.
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Serenity will host day camp for bereaved kids Aug. 2
Serenity Hospice will be hosting a day camp at The REC in Rochelle on Aug. 2 for bereaved kids ages 6-15.
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Q&A: Simpson prepares for first Ogle County Fair as president
For Tom Simpson, his first year as president of the Ogle County Fair Board did not go the way he wanted. Simpson was the president in 2020 when the fair had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ogle County Health department will release its own guidance for schools
With no guidance from the state, Ogle County’s public health administrator told the County Board that his office will be releasing its own COVID-19 guidelines for schools “very shortly.”
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City of Rochelle to host hiring event Sept. 16 at RTHS
Rochelle John Bearrows announced on Facebook Thursday the details of the city’s plans for a hiring event on Sept. 16 at Rochelle Township High School.
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Local blood drive in 4th year: ‘That’s a lot of lives saved’
The Flip Flops and Blood Drops blood drive has collected 157 units of blood in its three years of operation. The drive is in honor of twin sisters Lana and Ellie Troha, who were born prematurely, weighing just over one pound each.
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Chamber director: Workforce shortage plaguing area businesses
Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce Director Tricia Herrera said this week that workforce shortage issues have been seen “across the board” in local business sectors.
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Seebach’s Sweet Corn ‘a family tradition’
Jeff Seebach’s family has been growing and selling sweet corn at its stand for as long as the 47-year-old can remember. Seebach's Sweet Corn opened for business on Wednesday of this past week.
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Rainwater Farms’ sweet corn: ‘I would say this is what we're known for’
Sunday will be Rainwater Farms’ first day of sweet corn sales of the season.
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Harper: Guidance still needed before return-to-school policies
After hearing feedback from parents at board meetings in recent weeks, Jason Harper, the superintendent of Rochelle’s elementary and high school districts, said guidance is still needed before return-to-school COVID-19 policies can be implemented.
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Park board: REC security improvements approved
The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners approved additions to the REC Center security system during their monthly meeting Monday evening. Commissioners also approved a final payment to Sjostrom & Sons for the Spring Lake Improvement Project as well as the 2021-22 Fiscal Year Budget in Tentative Form.
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Rochelle actor Worthington stars in Grimm
Grimm is a show Rochelle Township High School stage veteran Joe Worthington was born for. See it this week at The Studio Rockford Wednesday through Saturday.
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Reconnecting in Rochelle event is Saturday
An event for Rochelle residents new and old is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 24
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Nominations being taken for Best of Ogle County 2021
The nomination phase for Best of Ogle County 2021 has begun. Nominations are being taken for over 60 awards.
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RACF celebrates 15 years with golf outing
The event, originally scheduled for last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, had to wait a year. 72 golfers took to the course that had tables with representatives from community nonprofits represented.
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High school board hears public concern on masking
The Rochelle Township High School Hub Gallery room was full Monday with parents and community members that pleaded with District 212 board during its monthly meeting to make masks optional for the upcoming school year.
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CDC: 9 illnesses linked to BrightFarms salmonella outbreak
Nine illnesses and one hospitalization across two states have been linked to a salmonella outbreak from BrightFarms brand salad produced in Rochelle, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site said.
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Flip flops and blood drops blood drive is Aug. 2
For the fourth year, the Flip Flops and Blood Drops blood drive will be held on Monday, Aug. 2 from 1-6 p.m. at The REC Fieldhouse multi-purpose room at 802 Jones Rd. in Rochelle.
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Two summer concerts remaining
The Rochelle Municipal Band is down to its last two concerts of the summer.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to BrightFarms
The CDC and IDPH have linked a multi-state Salmonella outbreak to BrightFarms brand Sunny Crunch salad produced in Rochelle.
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City of Rochelle beginning seal coat work
The City of Rochelle’s seal coat project is set for July 16-21, resulting in periodic lane closures in several areas. Please use caution while traveling through construction zones and pay close attention to traffic control devices and flaggers. No parking signage will be posted.
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Hillcrest board to sell old police car
Hillcrest trustees received an update on infrastructure projects during their monthly board meeting Wednesday evening. Trustees also approved an ordinance permitting the sale of the old police car and scheduled a special meeting on the new fiscal year budget.
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District 231 board facing mask decision
Nearly every chair inside the Lincoln Elementary School cafeteria was filled Tuesday evening, when several local parents voiced their opinions about whether or not students in Rochelle School District 231 should be required to wear masks in school.
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2021 tatlers to be distributed in August
The tatler staff will work with Jostens to produce the 2022 Rochelle Township High School yearbook.
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COVID-19 vaccines available at Ogle County locations
The following locations listed below have COVID vaccines available. Please call them for details at their locations.
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Park district receives $50,000 donation
Karen & Spencer Hayden have always been dedicated to the growth and development of Rochelle.
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City Council approves landfill, boundary agreements with Creston
Rochelle City Council members approved multiple agreements with the Village of Creston on Monday. The agreements, which were also approved during the Creston village board meeting last week, would result in the Rochelle Landfill closing on or near Dec. 31, 2040.
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2021 Ogle County Fair 4-H schedule
The 2021 Ogle County 4-H Fair will be held in conjunction with the 168th Ogle County Fair in Oregon. The fair will be open to the public from July 31-Aug. 1.
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4-H project exhibits to be showcased at Ogle County Fair
Ogle County’s 302 4-H club members in 14 clubs will showcase approximately 615 4-H project exhibits and 750 project animals during the 2021 Ogle County Fair, Oregon, July 28 through Aug. 1.
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Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire fish fry is Aug. 6
The Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Department in Lindenwood is holding their 68th Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindenwood Fire Station (15940 E. Lindenwood Road., Lindenwood).
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Knaak celebrates 101st birthday
Agatha Knaak celebrated her 101st birthday on Thursday at Liberty Village in Rochelle.
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Kishwaukee College announces spring 2021 part-time student honors list
Kishwaukee College is pleased to announce its part-time student honors List for spring 2021. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have completed a minimum of six (but less than 12) semester hours of college-level courses at Kish with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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Kishwaukee College announces spring 2021 dean’s list
The Office of Student Services at Kishwaukee College has announced the students named to the spring 2021 dean’s list.
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4-H blue ribbon livestock auction is July 31
The annual 4-H blue ribbon livestock auction has been set for Saturday July 31, and it is going virtual. The 4-H auction committee invites the public to support 4-H project work by bidding on a quality 4-H animal!
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Stock+Field reopens in Rochelle
Stock+Field reopened as a surprise in Rochelle on Wednesday after a change of ownership and being closed in recent months.
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Electric vehicle charging stations added to downtown
The City of Rochelle and Rochelle Municipal Utilities announced the addition of two electric vehicle charging stations in the downtown parking lots in the 400 Block of North Main Street in a press release Friday.
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Creston Board: Rochelle Landfill could close at end of 2040
The Creston Village Board approved a series of agreements at its Tuesday meeting that would result in the Rochelle Landfill closing by or on Dec. 31, 2040.
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South side car wash demolished, to become parking lot
The Hub City South Car Wash at 1006 S. 7th St. in Rochelle was demolished on Wednesday, July 7.
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