Ribbon cutting held for Rochelle Intermodal Transload Center and Regenified Ltd. partnership

On Monday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the City of Rochelle’s Rochelle Intermodal Transload Center to inaugurate the process of transloading locally-grown regenified corn.

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Ogle County Board: One special use permit for solar project denied, another approved

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Ogle County Board unanimously denied a special use permit for one solar project, and unanimously approved another.

3rd-alarm fire in downtown Mt Morris: One treated for smoke inhalation, estimated $300,000 in damage

One occupant was treated for smoke inhalation on scene and no firefighters were injured after a third-alarm structure fire at a downtown Mt. Morris building Tuesday afternoon, Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough said.

Downtown Mt. Morris building site of 3rd-alarm structure fire Tuesday, no injuries

There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters after a third-alarm structure fire at a downtown Mt. Morris building Tuesday afternoon, Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough said.

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Polo junior Cheyenna Wilkins has been selected to participate in The Cup, an annual softball tournament held in the Netherlands. Wilkins is raising money to help cover the costs of her trip overseas.

Softball: Ogle County standouts selected for The Cup

Two Ogle County softball standouts are looking to take their talents overseas and compete against some of the best high school softball players on a global stage.

Girls Soccer: Lady Tigers win Byron Tournament

The Byron High School varsity girls soccer team hosted its home tournament on Saturday, April 20.

Track & Field: Byron's Brass sets school record at Franciscan University

Byron High School alum Nick Brass set a new personal record as well as a Franciscan University record in the shot put during the Sparky Adams Invitational at Baldwin Wallace University, where he finished fourth with an outdoor school record mark of 45 feet 11 inches.

Track & Field: Byron teams celebrate Senior Night

The Byron High School track and field team celebrated Senior Night and recognized its senior boys and girls during a home meet on Monday, April 22.

Stillman Valley High School launches Athletic Hall of Fame

Stillman Valley High School is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame, aimed at celebrating the rich history and achievements of athletes, coaches, and contributors to the school's athletic programs.

Volleyball: Polo High School begins Little Marcos camp

The Polo Lady Marco volleyball team held its first Little Marco youth volleyball session at Polo High School on Sunday. The program works to unite youth players with current members of the high school program.

Football: Byron Tigers honored at Rockford IceHogs game

Members of the Byron High School football team were invited to attend a Rockford IceHogs game and drop the ceremonial first puck.

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Obituaries

Judith ‘Judy’ Carline (Pfeiffer) Wilmarth

Judith “Judy” Carline (Pfeiffer) Wilmarth died April 12, 2024, in Walnut, IL at the age of 95.

Richard L. Wilkinson

Richard L. Wilkinson, age 74, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 in Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL.

Raymond ‘Ray’ G. Swanson

Raymond “Ray” G. Swanson, age 90, passed away at home in Stillman Valley, IL.

Margaret A. Scholl

Margaret A. Scholl, 94, passed peacefully at her home, Prairie View Assisted Living facility in Winnebago, Illinois on April 15, 2024.

Lyle I. Printz

Lyle I. Printz, 85, of Polo, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

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Opinion

Be careful predicting the future

In 2011, I compiled a lengthy feature on declining enrollments in northwest Illinois and the impact it was having on participation in sports.

Letter: Condemn Christian nationalism

As Christians, we must condemn “Christian Nationalism” as a distortion of the Gospel of Jesus and a threat to American democracy.

Net farm income expectations for 2024

The USDA released the first insights into net farm income expectations for 2024. The report anticipates a decrease from 2023’s forecast of $155 billion to $116 billion – a drop of nearly $40 billion, or 25.5%, and the largest recorded year-to-year dollar decrease in net farm income.

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