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

Brandon S. Miller pleaded guilty to threatening a conservation police officer in the Ogle County case. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of game, multiple violations, in Lee County.

Participants can learn about 10 basic principles to help grief engagement and create healing momentum.

Ogle County residents were reminded Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 that it is winter. Temperatures dipped into the teens as portions of the Rock River began to ice over.

The list honors full-time students with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Jury trial for Duane Meyer was slated to start Feb. 3 and expected to take the entire month.

Dunham has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said Rios had altered a $200 refund check that had been issued by the circuit clerk’s office.

Man also charged with driving on a suspended license.

The program for the evening will allow attendees to get to know the new officers better as several are new to the Guild

Timothy P. Valdivia, 32, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 8, after probation was revoked.

State Reps. Tony McCombie and Brad Fritts presented an Illinois House resolution to three officers and the Ogle County sheriff.

Young Widows Group, Men's Coffee Group and Bereavement Book Club available.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. 

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Network committee is holding a Lunch and Learn workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Feel the holiday spirit with this gallery of Christmas cheer in the Sauk Valley.

Members bought and delivered presents to family.

The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.

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.