Earleen Hinton
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New hearing set for Malta man accused of killing Mt. Morris woman and her unborn child in 2020
Melissa Lamesch was 27 and 9 months pregnant at the time of her death. → Read More
Byron moves on to 2A final with 55-43 win over Chicago Noble/Butler
Tigers to face Breese Mater Dei on Saturday for title → Read More
Rock Falls senior soprano delivers pitch perfect national anthem at IHSA basketball finals
Ariana Diaz was chosen for the honor following a choir competition → Read More
Palatine man charged in Ogle County with fatally stabbing Rochelle woman, setting her apartment on fire
Gary Freeman is also charged with residential arson → Read More
Woman found deceased near Mt. Morris golf course has been identified
Woman's car was found in golf course's pond Sunday → Read More
Woman’s body found on golf course after car discovered in pond
No identification yet; autopsy scheduled for this week → Read More
Man asks for attempted murder charge to be heard by judge, rather than jury
OREGON – A Massillon, Ohio ,man accused of attempting to run over an Ogle County Sheriff’s deputy with his car to avoid being arrested after a high-speed chase in November, now wants a judge to decide his fate — not a jury. Brian K. Taylor, 49, appeared in court Wednesday with his Public Defender Michael O’Brien who told Judge John Redington that the defense was now opting for a bench trial… → Read More
April hearing set for Oregon woman accused of killing her 7-year-old son
Defense attorney asks for continuance. → Read More
Case continues for man accused of hitting one person, stabbing another on New Year’s Eve
Defense attorney says his client was only protecting himself → Read More
Trial date set for man charged with attempted murder of deputy during high-speed chase
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
Another continuance in Mt. Morris murder case
Matthew Plote is charged with killing Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son. → Read More
Oregon business reopens after vehicle drives through door
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
Vehicle careens into Oregon business early Sunday afternoon
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
Deputy testifies he feared for his life at end of high-speed chase
Judge rules that probable cause exists to continue attempted murder case → Read More
Rescuers pull woman from Rock River above Oregon dam
Swift water rescue crews picks her up within 200 feet of going over the dam → Read More
Demolition of old Ogle County Jail begins
Former jail is located south of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in downtown Oregon. → Read More
Santa a crowd favorite at Oregon’s Candlelight Walk
Nov. 26 event kicks off holiday season with shopping, entertainment, and tree lighting → Read More
Pretrial hearing rescheduled for Dec. 8 in Mt. Morris murder case
Matthew Plote is charged with killing Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son → Read More
Judge rules that cellphone data can be used at murder trial
Duane Meyer is charged with deaths of ex-wife, son → Read More
Teams unite, raise $11,000 to help Milledgeville teens badly injured in crash
Volleyball event included a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and bake sale → Read More