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."
One second-half goal was the deciding factor during the Rochelle Hub varsity soccer team’s Interstate 8 Conference road match against Sycamore on Monday evening.
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.
The Rochelle Hub freshman football team earned its second win of the season on Monday evening, defeating the Dixon Dukes 20-8.
There were awards aplenty for the Rochelle Lady Hub varsity tennis team on Saturday, when the girls returned to their home courts for the annual Lady Hub Invitational.
Windy conditions made scoring difficult on Saturday, when the Rochelle Hub varsity golf team traveled for the Sterling Invitational at Emerald Hill. The tournament was a litmus test for the Hubs, who will return to the same course for the IHSA 2A Sterling Regional.
The Rochelle Junior Tackle teams combined for three victories during their road games against the Streator Junior Bulldogs on Saturday.
The Rochelle Hub varsity soccer team faced Belvidere in a nonconference road match on Saturday morning.
The Rochelle Township High School varsity cross country team traveled west for the annual Rock River Run at Hoover Park in Sterling on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The Rochelle Hub fresh-soph football team scored five touchdowns during its 36-12 win over LaSalle-Peru on Friday evening.
The Rochelle Hubs didn’t let a tough defeat linger when they took the field for their Interstate 8 Conference road matchup against the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers on Friday evening.
The Ogle County Health Department (OCHD) has confirmed the first positive bird for West Nile Virus (WNV) reported in Ogle County for 2024. A dead crow found in Rochelle tested positive for WNV after being sent to the IDPH laboratory for testing.
On Sept. 24 at approximately noon, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of North River Road. After investigation, deputies placed Christy Oleson, 34, of Oregon under arrest for driving while license suspended. Oleson was released on a notice to appear at the scene and given a future court date.
On Sept. 25 at 2:38 a.m. Brayan Orozco Ramos, 23, of Rochelle was cited for no insurance. He signed a promise to comply and was given an Oct. 18 Rochelle court date.
Rochelle Township High School recently named its 2024 Homecoming Court candidates.
The Rochelle Area Community Foundation (RACF) recently announced the creation of The Todd Ackland Legacy Fund, established to celebrate the life and legacy of local pastor Todd Ackland.
Work is underway on a City of Rochelle project that will see the large water tower near the Illinois Route 251 overpass repainted and maintenanced, Rochelle Municipal Utilities Superintendent of Water/Water Reclamation Adam Lanning said Sept. 23.
On Tuesday, the City of Rochelle and Rochelle Municipal Utilities held a ribbon cutting for their new operations campus at 1030 S. 7th St. The facility houses RMU’s electric and water crews and the city’s engineering department.
Most of us who don’t raise livestock rarely follow what trends are developing in the livestock sector. However, if you are one of those lucky consumers who happens to have freezer space then following the market trends can be a money saver. Let’s see where livestock is headed and maybe you can cash in before a market increase.
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Rochelle Community Hospital hosted its annual cookout for employees and the community. The event is in its third year and is hosted by RCH’s Food and Nutrition department.
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.
Staff at Northern Illinois University Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon received sad news last week. The beautiful outdoor education center will be closing effective Dec. 31, 2024, due to high maintenance and repair costs, according to NIU administrative officials. Although the campus is used for education, officials state that operating a youth camp has “minimal alignment with NIU’s current mission and goals.”
The St. Paul Lutheran School cross country team had two runners place during the Immanuel Lutheran Dundee Invitational on Wednesday evening.
Three members of the Rochelle Township High School varsity cross country team earned medals on Wednesday, when the runners competed in the annual Byron Invitational.