Earleen Hinton
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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
NUIC 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
Oregon resident wins Autumn on Parade’s 60/40 raffle
Egyed wins $11,679 on ticket his wife purchased for him → Read More
Giant pumpkins return to Autumn on Parade festival in Oregon
Twaddle B2 weighs in at 1,032, and Tank is just a wee smaller. → Read More
Ruby red sneakers, pants and licks, make Polo Doggy Dash a success
Polo Student Council event raises $1,000 for Granny Rose Animal Shelter → Read More
Another storm hits riding center near Oregon, damages buildings
Pegasus Special Riders hit by second storm in five months → Read More
Vintage rail car arrives at Oregon Depot
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
Mikey the hash-mark machine named for Oregon’s late groundskeeper
Robot carries on Michael J. Myers' mission on the Oregon football field. → Read More
Flash flood wipes out resident’s yard, leaves ravine in a matter of minutes
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