Jeff Helfrich

The Rochelle Area Community Foundation awarded just over $150,000 on April 29 through its competitive grant process to local nonprofit organizations.

A Wednesday evening fire destroyed a home in the 8300 block of East Brick Road in Chana, Oregon Fire Protection District Chief Michael Knoup said.

The Flagg-Rochelle Public Library in Rochelle will be closed to patrons throughout May as it installs a new HVAC system, Director Sarah Flanagan said April 28.

The Rochelle City Council on April 27 voted unanimously to deny a development agreement with Midwest Power Investors for a proposed data center within city limits.

The Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy 4014 steam engine will be making a whistle stop at the Rochelle Railroad Park on Tuesday, June 2.

The Ogle County Board voted on salary structures for the three elected offices on April 21.

As the summer season approaches, the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board heard an update about Spring Lake Pool on April 20.

A “Hands Around The City” event to observe Child Abuse Awareness Month was held April 17 at Rochelle City Hall.

A man suffered serious injuries due to a train-versus-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, according to an Oregon Police Department news release.

The Rochelle Township High School Board unanimously approved a five-year lease April 20 for a new 2025 activity bus.

Liquor ‘n’ Wine in Rochelle presented a $2,500 donation April 21 to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation as part of a 10-year, $25,000 total pledge to support Rochelle-area nonprofits and organizations.

Rochelle’s City Council meeting on April 13 was Zeke Jackson’s first as the community’s city manager.

The Hillcrest Village Board voted April 14 to move forward with a short-term repair of the currently closed Hemstock Road bridge, which is owned by the village.

The Rochelle Elementary School Board on April 14 unanimously approved the renewal of its food management contract with Whitsons Culinary Group.

Construction on a $4.1 million renovation and expansion of the 40-year-old Oregon Fire Protection District station is slated to be completed by mid-July, OFPD Chief Michael Knoup said April 16.