Oregon

Casper W. Jennings, 34, of South Bend, Indiana, will remain in custody on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse as his case proceeds through the court system.

Donations can be made at the Polo Pharmacy, 111 E. Mason St.

Oregon High School's Choir, Concert Band, and Jazz Band played Christmas selections in front of a packed house on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The music department's annual Christmas Concert was held in OHS Music Room.

Wreaths Across America event was held Saturday at Daysville Cemetery.

Event was held Saturday, Dec. 7 in Mt. Morris.

Gary C. Freeman, 29, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one count of residential arson and one count of concealment of a homicide in connection with the death of Devin K. Gibbons, 28, of Rochelle.

Live trees will be collected in some cities

Duane Meyer is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with an Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire in which Meyer’s ex-wife, Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, was found dead.

More than 587 students earned their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University.

The city’s public works department has rented a leaf vacuum and will suck up leaves until Dec. 24, provided they are raked to the curb.

Oregon High School band and choir members presented their Madrigal dinners on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Brubaker Center at the Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center north of Oregon. The event included music, a whimsical story with jokes, and a meal.

Wednesday’s sentencing hearing included a tearful plea from Darnell Wilson’s partner to not send him to prison, an admission from Wilson that possessing and using the drug was wrong, and his apology to his family and the court.

Casper Jennings is accused of committing sex acts with the girl between June and November.

Santa’s arrives at 7 p.m. for the Christmas tree lighting at Paul’s Park

Old Man Winter failed to keep the faithful away from the Oregon’s 38th Candlelight Walk on Saturday.

Bruce Larson, 66, of Stillman Valley, was chosen chairman of the Ogle County Board following a 20-0 vote during Monday’s reorganizational meeting at the historic Ogle County Courthouse.

The Ashton teen charged with the murdering his 16-year-old girlfriend will be move from a juvenile detention center to an adult facility on Dec. 18 when he turns 18-years-old, a Lee County judge ruled Monday.

Old Man Winter failed to keep the faithful away from the Oregon’s 38th Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Judge denies pretrial release, citing nature of circumstances of charges.

Event is 3-8 p.m.

Malta man was found guilty of strangling Melissa Lamesch in her Mt. Morris home one day before Thanksgiving 2020.

Boy to serve one year of court supervision for disorderly conduct.

There is no admission charge, but donations are accepted.

ENAG members will be on hand, welcoming visitors in their Conover studio from 3-8 p.m.

The evening includes dinner and wassail. Tickets are $25 each.

Russell Crull was selected by judges in the circuit that includes Ogle, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, and Stephenson counties.

His plea and sentence came 19 days after a Nov. 3 chase through Oregon.

Dearborn's remains still not found after Nov. 20, 2019, accident below the Oregon dam.

Miller’s Festive Lights is a new seasonal service that rents and installs colored holiday lights outside of customers’ homes.

Christopher J. Kaepplinger, 54, is accused of possessing photos of children being sexually abused.

A rural Dixon man charged with attempting to murder three police officers in June was presented Thursday with 770 pages of police reports, medical records and other evidence that will be presented as his case proceeds through the courts.

Three local media members known for covering high school sports will be the presenters for the “Those Were The Days” program at the Oregon Depot.

Board members John Finfrock and Tom Smith along with Coroner Lou Finch IV are retiring.

19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jesse Alar, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 7 to unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

Timothy Valdivia is also charged with violating an order of protection.

Resolution to be drafted arguing that riverfront property should not be used for project.

Yard waste collection moves to every other week in 2025

Oregon VFW Post 8739 and American Legion 97 hosted Veteran's Day event

Duane Meyer, 42, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in the 2016 deaths of Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and Amos Meyer, 3.

“I remember my first sight of the shop and it shocked me,” he recalled. “It was in dry dock for repairs, just coming home from a major battle and had suffered heavy damage. Being young, I believe I realized for the first time how serious things could get.”

100 Women Who Care donations go to local 501c organizations within Ogle County

Canned food donations also being accepted

Political, roofing/contractor, event, and local sports yard signs, banners, and stakes for accepted until Nov. 22

Spearheaded by Sterling FFA Sentinel Kadielynn Nelson and President Grace Wetzell, the group worked with Meals from the Heartland, an organization made up of volunteers who package meals that are then sent to underserved communities.

Gary Freeman is facing four counts of first-degree murder

Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club held their meeting at the historic Pine Creek Town Hall

Car was abandoned near railroad tracks

FFA students from several local high schools work Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, to make easy meals for the underserved.

Brooks Jewelers opened in early September at 113 N. Fourth St., Oregon. Along with selling jewelry, the store offers jewelry repairs, cleanings and inspections, appraisals, engravings and custom jewelry.