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Jackson looks ahead to taking on Rochelle city manager position

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

By Jeff Helfrich●

Hillcrest board votes to move forward with short-term repair of Hemstock Road bridge

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.

By Jeff Helfrich●

McCombie to host April office hours

State Rep. Tony McCombie is announcing dates for traveling office hours this month.

By Shaw Local News Network●

$4.1M Oregon fire station expansion project slated to be fully completed by mid-July

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.

By Jeff Helfrich●

Oregon city officials say yes to hiring manager for new Main Street program

Officials unanimously agreed to hire a manager to oversee a newly established Main Street program to spur economic growth and help existing businesses.

By Earleen Hinton - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●