Ogle County

School champions from three area counties compete at Dixon High School on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in the regional spelling bee for a chance to represent the Sauk Valley in Washington, D.C.

After correctly spelling “illicitly,” Amboy Junior High School’s Parker Zimmerly won the Lee, Ogle, Whiteside Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday.

Andrew Gornick appeared Wednesday for a preliminary hearing on charges of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment through electronic communication – all felony offenses.

One firefighter was injured after falling on the ice.

One member disagrees with taking farmland out of production.

Prosecutors say he sent hundreds of threatening emails last month.

Listen to the TALK-LINE interview with Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock talking about 2024 statistics and a criminal court case in Byron.

Thanks to the generosity of students, Scout groups, churches and community members, 2,000 handmade Valentine’s cards were delivered to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other long-term care centers.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 3-9, 2025.

Most of northern Illinois is under a winter weather advisory for Wednesday, while areas near Sterling and Princeton will be under a winter storm warning.

Ogle County Health Department Public Health Nurse Tarah Ziegler discusses an upcoming “Community Baby Shower” event in April sponsored by the Ogle County Health Department.

Misdemeanor charge results in revocation of pretrial release on two 2024 retail theft charges.

Most of northern Illinois is under a winter weather advisory for Wednesday, while areas near Sterling and Princeton will be under a winter storm warning

Event is for Ogle County residents only

Parts of northern Illinois could see 6 or more inches of snow Wednesday, the National Weather Service advised Monday as it issued a winter storm watch for areas across central, north-central and northeast Illinois, as well as parts of northwest Indiana.

Parts of northern Illinois could see 6 or more inches of snow Wednesday, the National Weather Service advised Monday as it issued a winter storm watch for areas across central, north-central and northeast Illinois, as well as parts of northwest Indiana.

Rochelle advances four wrestlers

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2025.

A rural Dixon man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers at his residence in June will remain jailed.

Precautionary measure lifted after investigation finds no threat to area.

His next court date is Feb. 21.

Jonathon Gounaris is back in Ogle County court Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Prosecutors say Malakye Swanson threatened to "shoot up" Byron High School in November 2024.

The Dixon City Council approved three ordinances Monday to expand the Lee-Ogle County Enterprise Zone’s boundaries in anticipation of three projects planned in rural Lee and Ogle counties.

Artists were Harry Nurmet and Carrie Vaughn

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, and State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, have been appointed to several key legislative committee roles.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 20-26, 2025.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way of Ogle County, helping to fund programs and services that make a difference in the lives of local families and individuals.

The Dixon City Council will vote Monday on three ordinances that expand the boundaries of the Lee-Ogle County Enterprise Zone in preparation for three projects planned in rural Lee and Ogle counties.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 3 p.m. Friday for several northern Illinois counties. Heavy rains could cause some localized flooding.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

Passenger died five days after crash on Steward Road near its intersection with Ritchie Road southeast of Rochelle.

Sterling American Legion Chaplain Gordon E. Harris is reviving a mostly forgotten story about the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester during World War II and the selfless acts of four chaplains on board.

Council's action Tuesday night paves way for fire station's expansion in River Front Commercial District; decision comes a week after city planning commission recommended denial, citing desire for station to relocate altogether.

Other projects include a new restaurant and bar near Sublette and construction of another building at HA International’s manufacturing plant near Oregon.

Jered T. Vautsmeier, 21, pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated fleeing and 10 other misdemeanor charges.

Daniel Garcia-Aguado, 31, of Cicero, is being held in the Ogle County Jail.

Previously the cost varied from project to project and was calculated as “equal to 2% of proposed commercial value, up to a maximum fee of $25,000,” according to the ordinance.

A rural Dixon man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers at his residence in June will remain jailed despite new information argued by the defense calling the incident a “paradox of a welfare check.”

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 13-19, 2025.

Proceeds from the trivia night will go toward the theater.

Judge rules that Christopher Reed must remain in custody due to severity of charges.

The winner receives an all-expense paid trip to National Harbor, Maryland, to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May.

Sheriffs from across the Sauk Valley said state law forbids them from assisting with newly sworn-in President Donald Trump’s promise to “launch the largest deportation program in American history.”

The family-owned cheesecake business in Ashton serves a variety of handmade, custom desserts.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 6-12.

The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, when Ron Koehn will speak on “The Battle of Perryville.” That battle was a critical Civil War engagement that involved the 75th Illinois Infantry from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties.

Oregon Fire Protection District Trustees announced plans for the $4.1 million renovation and expansion of the current fire station last week.

The new location, at 212 W. Blackhawk Drive in Byron, is expected to open in March. It will have a full array of services for children, adults and families that are offered at other outpatient offices.

Pilot had left the two-seat plane after landing it.