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Amboy grad learned from cousina s struggle
Reilly Roberts plays saxophone during practice in Oregon for Thursday's SVM All-Star Classic at Sauk Valley Community College.
State Budget | Parks 'Proud of how we're holding up'
Nick Sciaccotta, 35, and his son, James, 5, both from Bolingbrook, walk down the stairs after going up to one of the overlooks in Castle Rock State Park in Oregon on Friday.
FULTON – "Fulton's First Annual Bluegrass/Folk Music Festival" will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday in Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth St. Five bands are on the bill; crafters will display their goods, the ice cream parlor will be open, and D's Smokin' BBQ will sell rib-eye and pulled pork sandwiches and burgers.
Many local artists at Fields Project and Art Fair
OREGON – A number of artists won't have to go far to participate in the 15th Annual Fields Project and Art Fair in Oregon in the coming days.
YOU MIGHT HAVE heard that there's going to be a big push for marriage equality in next year's election.
Board buys site near judicial center
OREGON – Ogle County has bought 501 W. Washington St., on the corner of Washington and Fifth streets near the judicial center and now home to Jackass BBQ.
Mt. Morris Woman Arrested on Drug Charge
On Thursday June 6th, 30-year-old Natalie Soper of Mt. Morris was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis 500 grams - 2000 grams, which is a class 2 felony.
11th Annual Breast Yard Sale Benefits American Cancer Society
Hundreds of bras and pieces of lingerie are on display and it's all to benefit the fight against cancer.
Bust in a substantiala drug operation
OREGON – A 26-year-old Oregon man was in the Ogle County Jail on Friday on $25,000 bond after sheriff's deputies arrested him in connection with drug sales in Oregon.
Critics Say Phone-Record Collection Goes Too Far
Critics are describing it as a huge government over-reach. They're reacting to news that the government has been secretly collecting the phone records of millions of U.S. customers of Verizon under a top-secret court order.
Illinois Renewable Energy Association Receives Grant
The Illinois Renewable Energy Association has been granted funding by the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for this year's Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair.
Motorcyclist injured in accident Thursday
OREGON – A Genoa man was in stable condition after a motorcycle accident Thursday on state Route 64 near Skare Road.
Oregon Rotary awards scholarships
OREGON – The Oregon Rotary Club Foundation Inc. has announced the four Oregon area students who have been selected as 2013 Oregon Rotary Club Foundation Scholars.
Ethanol's Discount to Gasoline Swells on Outlook for More Supply
Ethanol's discount to gasoline expanded on concern that a robust corn crop will help lift production and stockpiles from record low seasonal levels.
Oregon attorney announces bid for top prosecutora s job
Oregon attorney Eric Morrow, 37, a partner at Smith & Morrow, plans to unseat Ogle County State's Attorney Michael Rock in the March Republican primary, he announced Tuesday.
In a letter, Sterling Federal Bank, which has a branch in Mount Morris, informed the family that its ATM card may have been compromised.
Class of 2013 lauded for GPAs, service
OREGON – Oregon High School Principal PJ Caposey had high praise for the Class of 2013, citing its academic achievements and volunteerism within the Oregon-Mount Morris community.
Catholic hospital mergers put women's health at risk
Since the overwhelming Republican triumph in the 2010 elections, conservative majorities in states across the nation have implemented draconian new abortion restrictions at a dizzying pace that shows no signs of letting up.
Thefts From Homes and Retails Outlets in Batavia
Here is a roundup of thefts from May 13 to May 20 reports filed at the Batavia Police Department.
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary Offense
Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock announced that on May 20, 2013, Adrian Hartness, age 24, of Oregon, pled guilty to the offense of Burglary, a Class 2 Felony, and was sentenced to 4 Years in the Department of Corrections.