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The 2024 Ogle County 4-H Bowling Tournament championship round was held on Feb. 25 at T-Byrd Lanes in Rochelle.

Over 40 youth participated in the 2024 4-H Day of Dabbling held in Oregon on Feb. 24. This event allowed youth to explore numerous areas of 4-H project work hands-on.

The town of Oregon, along with people from nearby places and even far-off states, have come together in an inspiring show of support for Tracey Burke.

The Oregon Park District would like to invite the public to the third annual Winter Games Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 21 at Nash Recreation Center. The ceremony will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

On Feb. 22, local historian Otto Dick spoke to the Oregon Lions during their regular meeting at the VFW in Oregon.

March brings a new line up of artists on display at the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana in downtown Oregon with exhibits by Stephen Hart of Dixon and David Van Delinder of Cherry Valley.

The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris in collaboration with the Performing Arts Guild will present a one-man play, “Heaven, How I Got Here” on Palm Sunday weekend at the Pinecrest Grove Community Theatre, 500 Evergreen Lane.

Brian Gale from Stillman Valley, who is studying journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was among the honorees at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) 2024 Student Forum. The event was held Feb. 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Evan James, a music education major from Oregon, is one of 50 Augustana College student musicians performing in the Augustana Symphonic Band's 2024 Midwest Tour.

The Byron High School math team competed in the regional event at Rock Valley College in late February.

Byron High School Students of the Month for January 2024 were recently named. 

At the Feb. 19 Ogle County Fair Board meeting, two retiring members were recognized for their years of service on the board. Denny Alderks served on the board for 27 years and Rita Dauphin served for …

Oregon Elementary School recently named its February 2024 Students of the Month.

Rochelle Community Hospital will host the Northern Illinois Food Bank for a mobile market food pantry on Thursday, March 14 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Stillman Valley High School Students of the Month for February 2024 were recently named.

The members of the Ogle County Democratic Central Committee made a difference in their community by recently donating a total of $800 amongst eight Ogle County food pantries, an idea that originated during the pandemic as a unique way to celebrate the holiday season together since in person gatherings were not possible.

The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW this March 1. The event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience.

Meridian Junior High School recently named its October Student Leaders of the Month. 

Meridian Junior High School recently named its November Student Leaders of the Month. 

Meridian Junior High School recently named its December Student Leaders of the Month. 

Meridian Junior High School recently named its January Student Leaders of the Month.

A Chicago-area actor will take the stage in Mt. Morris next month to bring a unique perspective to a centuries-old event.

Commander Cynthia Reynolds, Senior Vice Commander Becky Davis and Adjutant Marddi Rahn of Polo American Legion Patrick Fegan Post #83 delivered Battle Buddy Boxes to local veteran shut-ins and a deployed service member over the holiday season.

The Stillman Valley High School scholastic bowl team recently took fourth place in the annual Masonic Bowl competition in February.

Byron High School had students on the speech team qualify for the IHSA State Championships this school year.

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