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Defense attorney says his client was only protecting himself → Read More
OREGON – A February jury trial has been set for an Ohio man who is accused of attempting to kill an Ogle County Sheriff’s deputy with his car to avoid being arrested after a high-speed chase in November. Brian K. Taylor, 49, of Massillon, Ohio, appeared in court Tuesday with his Public Defender Michael O’Brien who asked Judge John Redington to set a date for a jury trial. Taylor was arrested… → Read More
Matthew Plote is charged with killing Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son. → Read More
OREGON — A downtown restaurant reopened Tuesday after a vehicle crashed through its glass garage door on Sunday. “We’re so happy to be back open today after our surprising turn of events!,” the Ogle County Brewery posted on social media Tuesday. “Hope to see you this week!” The business, located at 400 W. Washington Street, closed Sunday after noon after a southbound vehicle on Illinois Route 2… → Read More
OREGON — No one was injured Sunday afternoon when a vehicle careened into a downtown restaurant after being struck by another vehicle at a busy intersection nearby. Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks said the 12:50 p.m. accident occurred when a southbound vehicle on Illinois Route 2 (Fourth Street) failed to stop at the intersection with Illinois Route 64 (Washington Street) and struck a westbound… → Read More
Judge rules that probable cause exists to continue attempted murder case → Read More
Swift water rescue crews picks her up within 200 feet of going over the dam → Read More
Former jail is located south of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in downtown Oregon. → Read More
Nov. 26 event kicks off holiday season with shopping, entertainment, and tree lighting → Read More
Matthew Plote is charged with killing Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son → Read More
Duane Meyer is charged with deaths of ex-wife, son → Read More
Volleyball event included a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and bake sale → Read More
Volleyball event included a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and bake sale → Read More
Egyed wins $11,679 on ticket his wife purchased for him → Read More
Twaddle B2 weighs in at 1,032, and Tank is just a wee smaller. → Read More
Polo Student Council event raises $1,000 for Granny Rose Animal Shelter → Read More
Pegasus Special Riders hit by second storm in five months → Read More
OREGON — After keeping railroad enthusiasts waiting for weeks, the vintage Silver View rail car arrived in Oregon in a whirlwind of activity Sunday. “It’s finally here,” said Roger Cain, after the sleek touring car was pulled to Oregon behind other empty rail cars. “Now we just have to get it where it will sit while its being restored.” Cain is one of the Oregon Depot volunteers helping with the… → Read More
Robot carries on Michael J. Myers' mission on the Oregon football field. → Read More
It took less than an hour for a flash flood to rip through Richie Boyden’s property on Monday, leaving a ravine of destruction in its wake. “I never saw anything like it before,” said Boyden, who has lived at 5130 S. Illinois Route 2 for 30 years. “The water was running on both sides and through the garage like a river.” Boyden and his son Richard recounted on Tuesday how the floodwaters rose… → Read More