The Durand FFA hosted Great Apple Crunch Day at Durand Schools on Oct. 12. The FFA club partnered with the Illinois Farm to School Network and Edward’s Orchard West in Winnebago to provide this experience to over 500 students and staff at Durand schools. Each classroom received a […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Every day residents in Rockton have the knowledge and confidence that the Rockton Fire Protection District is ready to handle emergency situations. The department responds to fire, medical, hazardous material response, and rescue emergencies. Public education is a very important part of the fire district’s mission. […]
Passing out candy isn’t just for Halloween night! Last week Sergeant Jacobson attended the YMCA’s Trunk-or-Treat in Loves Park. Last week we get the opportunity to be apart of the Holiday Inn Express Trick-Or-Treat for kids with special needs. We are proud to be apart of this wonderful event […]
By Jodi Baumgartner U OF I EXTENSION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Six Ogle County 4-H members have been selected as Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors for the 2023-24 4-H year.’ They are Immanuel Arellano of Mount Morris, Trent Heller of Dixon, Grant Johnson of Forreston, Lydia Sherburne of Byron, […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Shoppers who are looking for antique and vintage items, as well as those who enjoy handmade treasures, may want to consider doing their Christmas shopping next weekend at Christmas at the Farm, Friday, Nov. 3, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. […]