St. Paul Lutheran School in Rochelle recently released its honor roll information for the second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.

Thomas Carpenter Westin, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL. 

Whether you began in January or are starting later in the month or February, it’s never too late to give yourself a month of abstaining from alcohol. It’s a great way to kick start the year and give yourself mental and physical clarity.

Mapping out a succession plan to keep a farm in the family and family members on the farm is important. Farm family members must adopt a vision for keeping their farm operation in the family to pass onto future generations.

In an effort to educate the community about the rewards of gardening and seed saving, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library has established a new seed library. The seed library was established in conjunction with the Ogle County Master Gardeners program of the University of Illinois Extension. 

At the Flagg Township Museum it will be warm and cozy and all about snow. Snow Day at the Museum will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 between noon and 4 p.m. when the museum is open. We definitely have snow, and we definitely have cold temperatures so it’s a perfect day to come inside for some fun snow activities and wintry treats.

Over 1,100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December.

Senior Night was one of many celebrations that the Rochelle Hub varsity wrestling team enjoyed on Thursday, when the purple and white hosted Kaneland needing one more dual win in the conference to secure its second consecutive Interstate 8 championship.

The Rochelle Township High School varsity cheerleading team took third out of six schools in the Interstate 8 Conference meet at Morris on Wednesday evening.

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity basketball team gave Sycamore everything it could handle during the first half of Wednesday evening’s Interstate 8 Conference matchup.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Ogle County Board heard a presentation made by the Ogle County Economic Development Corporation and unanimously approved the commitment of $100,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds to the newly-formed organization.

Registration for 4-H Summer Camp 2024 is open! Camp is set for June 9-13 at Rock River Christian Camp, Polo.  Sign up today to get your child in on all the fantastic fun! 

Sophomore Andrew Powell found his rhythm early as the Rochelle Hub varsity bowling team battled in the IHSA Freeport Regional at Four Seasons on Wednesday afternoon.

The Rochelle Hub varsity wrestling team had few issues during its nonconference dual match against Harvard on Wednesday.

Two Rochelle Wrestling Club athletes dueled in the 2024 Jon Davis Kids Open at the Bank of Springfield Center on Sunday afternoon. 

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity basketball team dominated the first quarter of its nonconference game against Rockford Christian Life on Tuesday evening.

RTHS Principal Dr. Chris Lewis provided an update to the Rochelle School District 212 Board of Education on December graduation statistics as well as school attendance and current deficiency rates during the board’s monthly meeting on Tuesday evening.

With goals for the new year top of mind this month, the Kelly Brush Foundation is excited to help Nolan Turner of Rochelle launch into 2024 with new adaptive sports equipment that will help him achieve goals for an active lifestyle, despite his spinal cord injury.

As of Monday, Jan. 15, the Rochelle News-Leader’s revamped website at rochellenews-leader.com has been unveiled.

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity and JV bowling teams saw several players roll high scores during the Sterling MLK Tournament at Blackhawk Lanes on Monday afternoon.

A balanced attack on offense and a stout effort on defense led to a decisive win for the Rochelle Hub varsity basketball team on Monday afternoon.

Senior Alivia Henkel nearly recorded a triple-double for the Rochelle Lady Hub varsity basketball team on Wednesday, when the purple and white squared off against Hall Township in nonconference play.

On Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. deputies responded to 100 block of North Illinois Route 251 for a single-vehicle rollover. After a brief investigation it was learned the driver, Alondra Villa-Diaz, 25, of Davis Junction was traveling northbound, spun out and rolled over in the west ditch. Villa-Diaz and a passenger, Andrea Lopez, 23, of Davis Junction, were transported to Rochelle Community Hospital with suspected minor injuries. Deputies were assisted by Lynn-Scott-Rock EMS.

At its monthly meeting Monday, the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners heard an update from Executive Director Jackee Ohlinger on upcoming work at Helms Park.

On Jan. 11 at 12:49 p.m. Hailey Allison, 46, of Lombard was cited for speeding 52 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone. She signed a promise to comply and was given a Feb. 16 Rochelle court date.