On a crusade for fun
St. Paul Lutheran School’s sixth annual Fun Run was a little bit different on Friday than in years past. The event held at Atwood Park throughout the day usually includes a variety of activities including a bouncy house, relays and more hands-on activity stations; however, with social distancing protocols in effect this year, the event was strictly a ‘fun run’.
Updated: 17 hours ago
Audubon Society to feature “Survival by Degrees” report
At Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, Juliet Moderow, NIAS past president and Highland Community College biology instructor, will explain the science behind the National Audubon Society’s “Survival by Degrees” report released October 2019.
Updated: 17 hours ago
Registering to vote in Illinois can be confusing: Here’s a breakdown
This Election Day is significant in Illinois because voters will have the chance, for the first time in 50 years, to tell state leaders whether they want their taxes raised and whether they trust state lawmakers with greater power to set their tax rates.
Updated: 5 days ago
CHS Rochelle donates to park district projects
The Rochelle Park District Wednesday announced CHS Rochelle is donating $20,000 that will be split between the park district’s Engage Program and security upgrades at The REC.
Updated: 5 days ago
Demmer named Friend of Agriculture by Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR
Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR recently announced that it has designated State Representative Tom Demmer of the 90th House District as a Friend of Agriculture.
Updated: 5 days ago
Rotary club donation
On Tuesday, representatives from the Rochelle Rotary Club made a donation to the Rochelle Elementary District 231 dual language program.
Updated: 1 week ago
Sen. Stewart to host Medicare 101 webinars Oct. 1 and Oct. 8
State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) will host free community Zoom Webinars on Oct. 1 and on Oct. 8 to help constituents learn more about the federal Medicare program.
Updated: 1 week ago
Distillery introduces special whiskey
Kennay Farms announced late last week a limited edition rye whiskey cask strength release honoring law enforcement.
Updated: 1 week ago
Lame-duck Congress isn’t all that it’s quacked up to be
Congress is back, although we can’t quite say that we missed our “favorite” lawmakers. Now that the leaves are turning brown and there’s pumpkin spiced-everything all-around, our elected officials are back to their usual, partisan bickering. Senate Republicans returned from recess with a $500 billion “skinny” coronavirus relief bill, but that measure got promptly voted down for not churning enough red ink.
Updated: 1 week ago
Recreation center nearly complete
With the completion of the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District’s recreation center approaching quickly, commissioners approved a pair of resolutions Monday for office furniture and janitorial equipment for use inside the $14 million facility.
Updated: 1 week ago
County electronic recycling day set for Sept. 25
Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) announces that the next Residential Electronics Recycling event will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Road in Oregon.
Updated: 1 week ago
Tips for safer farming
Tractor accidents, grain entrapment and injuries from ornery livestock are just some of the dangers agricultural workers face every day. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health says agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States.
Updated: 1 week ago
Surviving disaster includes using home generators safely
Hurricane Laura left many residents without power. Though the immediate danger has passed, deaths linked to improper use or installation of generators are still being reported. Portable or permanent standby generators are used in millions of homes and small businesses. Without taking the proper precautions, incorrect installation or use of generators may create hidden dangers.
Updated: 1 week ago
Illinois State Police continuing Tyler Smith investigation
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation officials announced Monday that the investigation into the death of Tyler L. Smith still continues as they approach the second anniversary of his death.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Vandalism arrests made
Following the report of vandalism in Creston at Booster Park and the bus barn last weekend, Ogle County sheriff’s deputies investigated and were able to make several arrests.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Serenity Shed celebrates fifth anniversary
The Serenity Shed, which is a full-functioning workshop, retail shop and bereavement center, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary with a small socially distanced dinner.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Kiwanis Golden K makes special donation
The Rochelle Golden K Kiwanis Club has given a $500 donation to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund honoring Jim Moorehead’s 100th birthday on Sept. 11, 2020.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Roe receives appointment
Ogle County Circuit Judge John B. Roe, IV has been appointed to the Supreme Court Committee on Juvenile Courts.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Switching up HUB
Just as school administrators and staff have had to learn and practice different and varying degrees of instruction for this school year, the HUB Project team has also had to put a new program in place for students that will begin Monday.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
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