Earleen Hinton
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Precision assembly: Polo Council of Churches fills 160 Christmas food baskets
POLO — Twenty-some volunteers were like a well-oiled machine Friday night at Faith Discovery Church in Polo as they efficiently prepped 160 Christmas food baskets for delivery to area residents today. → Read More
No hesitation for voters who headed to the polls on Tuesday
When Oregon election judge Kathe Wilson arrived for work on Election Day the first thing she noticed was how few ballots they had due to more mail-in and early voters. → Read More
Two fall events offer wisp of AOP festival
Oregon residents missing their annual Autumn on Parade festival fix got a bit of relief last weekend with three smaller events. → Read More
First Back Roads Market a hit across Ogle County
Mother Nature smiled on the Back Roads Market Saturday paving the way for hundreds of visitors to pick apples and berries, search for antiques, or just shop under sunny skies while social distancing. → Read More
Individuals asked to 'sweep' the Rock River
"This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to help the local environment by picking up litter in or along the river or the roads near the river," said Steve Rypkema, a Rock River Sweep member and director of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. Organizers are asking people to go out on their own terms to areas that they like to visit on the river and to collect as much… → Read More
Two Fulton icons weathered the storm, but toll taken on trees, wires
FULTON — Fisher Boy and the de Immigrant Windmill weathered what Mother Nature threw at them last Monday, but that wasn't the case for many trees and electrical pole and wires in this Mississippi River town. → Read More
Electronic recycling up in Ogle County following stay-at-home order
OREGON – Eleven weeks of staying at home, coupled with cancelled collection days, resulted in a very busy day for workers at the recent Ogle County's electronic recycling event. → Read More
Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon on the Rock River in Rock Falls
ROCK FALLS – The Rock River was the place to be on Sunday for the four-legged, the two-legged and even the two-winged. → Read More
Birthday salute turns out awesome for Rock Falls 8-year-old
ROCK FALLS — Aiden Denning knew something was happening on the street past his Rock Falls home Sunday afternoon—he just didn’t know it would meet his “AWESOME” standard. → Read More
Patriotism on parade: Grand Detour gussies up its golf carts for some Fourth of July fun
GRAND DETOUR – What do you do if the coronavirus pandemic causes you to delay your wedding for a year? → Read More
Drive-in style: Oregon High School celebrates the Class of 2020
OREGON – An evening commencement, complete with videotaped messages, live streaming and a drive-in atmosphere capped the end of the COVID-19 school year Friday at Oregon High School. → Read More
Dixon woman makes vigil for Minnesota man; Sterling YWCA plans demonstration Friday
DIXON – Megan Sweeney needed to do something after she saw the video of George Floyd being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. → Read More
Breaking news: Storm damage reported in Ogle, Whiteside counties
Tornado touched down Saturday night between Oregon and Stillman Valley → Read More
Oregon shuts out Marian on goalkeeper’s 17th birthday
“This is the best way to celebrate,” said a smiling Ketter after his teammates, coaches and fans sang “Happy Birthday” to him following the trophy presentation. The Hawks and the Hurricanes were scoreless in the first half, but Oregon’s Alvaro Soler ended all that when he chased down a pass at the 22:21 mark and fired a shot into the left corner of the goal. “It looked like I could get to the… → Read More
Big Boy steam engine draws thousands to Rochelle Railroad Park
ROCHELLE – Some came because they love trains. Others came because they especially love steam engines. And some came just because it was nice day. → Read More
Orangeville builds big lead early to knock out Eastland
In the top of the first inning, leadoff batter Tessa Janecke smacked a line drive over the Eastland center fielder Meredith Janssen for a double. The next batter laid down a perfect bunt up the third base line to move Janecke to third, and the third batter, Tori Plowman, artfully pushed the next pitch up the first base line to drive in Janecke. Eastland’s Emma Norton stuck out the next batter to… → Read More
Dashing through the snow: 100-plus runners turn out for a brisk run during annual Infinity event
CHANA – This year’s Infinity Run and Family Event made quite a splash – under runners’ feet. → Read More
'A big noise – and silence': Witnesses describe weekend plane crash near Grand Detour
GRAND DETOUR – A handful of local residents were outdoors taking advantage of the springlike weather Saturday afternoon when their chores were interrupted by a plane crash. → Read More