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Byron Civic Theatre’s ‘Ring of Fire’ wins at State competition

BYRON – The Man in Black is in town once again in Byron Civic Theatre’s RING OF FIRE – THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH. The man, the legacy, the legend is celebrated in a high-octane tribute to Johnny Cash. This is no impersonation. This is the joyous and heart wrenching […]

 
 

Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County selects next family to receive a home

OGLE COUNTY – Elias and Betty Sotelo and their two children Maya, 8, and Kiana, 5 will receive a home in Mt. Morris at 408 West Front Street. The family currently resides in Mt. Morris. The family selection committee spent hours talking with families before selecting the Sotelo’s for this […]

 
 

Kinnikinnick students are winners in National Geographic Bee

Kinnikinnick students are winners in National Geographic Bee

By Jean Seegers Reporter  ROSCOE – Three students from Kinnikinnick School were recently named finalists in the National Geographic Society Bee. The fourth grade at Kinnikinnick participated in the contest, Jan. 12. There were seven class winners. The top three finalists were Chris Schwsuchow, Taylor Danger and Sophia Mule. Chris […]

 
 

Rockton Lions host Annual Josh Ryan Chili Cook-off, Bag Toss

Rockton Lions host Annual Josh Ryan Chili Cook-off, Bag Toss

By Jean Seegers Reporter  ROCKTON – Doors at the American Center opened at 11 a.m., Feb. 21. The unmistakable aroma of chili permeated the air as contestants decorated their booths and prepared for the rush of visitors. The annual Josh Ryan Cornerstone Wealth Management Chili Cook-off and Bag Toss was underway. Cook-off […]

 
 

Woman killed during house fire in rural Rockton

Woman killed during house fire in rural Rockton

ROCKTON – Rockton firefighters received a call at 7:03 a.m. for a reported garage fire in the 5200 block of Yale Bridge Road on Feb. 25. Initial reports stated that all occupants were out of the house, however, that wasn’t the case. Anita Specht, 58, was killed while trying to remove vehicles […]

 
 

Ready… Set… Grow at the 2015 Gardening Day

Ready… Set… Grow at the 2015 Gardening Day

DIXON – Top of FormAdd a “spring” to your step at the 2015 Ready… Set…Grow gardening workshop, on Saturday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley […]

 
 

Monroe Center teachers continuing education and increasing student achievement

MONROE CENTER – Five teachers from Monroe Center School had the opportunity to continue their education by enrolling in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Train the Trainer program offered through the Barat Education Foundation this past summer. Through this class, each of these teachers became a […]

 
 

Hundreds support Rockton Education Elementary Foundation goals

Hundreds support Rockton Education Elementary Foundation goals

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Trivia  honoring educational futures was the name of the game and  the challenge was on at Stephen Mack Middle School as  teams of eight put their heads together answering trivia questions ranging from Red Valentine’s Day, TV moms, Disney themes, history and politics, music, […]

 
 

Boot Scootin’ Seniors featured at Women’s Club luncheon

Boot Scootin’ Seniors featured at Women’s Club luncheon

Submitted By Wanda Cacciatore Byron Women’s Club  BYRON – In planning the program subjects for the nine Luncheon/Meetings for the Byron Women’s Club each season, an attempt is made to include a program pertaining to healthy lifestyle. This year’s Boot Scootin’ Seniors through the auspices of the Rock River Center […]

 
 

Ribbon Cutting and Open House held for new Byron chiropractor

Ribbon Cutting and Open House held for new Byron chiropractor

BYRON – The Byron Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Ogle County Chiropractic Center, Inc. located at 137 N Walnut St., Suite 5/PO Box 969 Byron, IL 61010. Dr. Amanda Jennings has been a chiropractor since 2010. She graduated from National […]

 
 
 
 
 
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