Join other community members at the Winnebago Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. in their Community Room to enjoy a free 30-minute presentation on the benefits of being a member of the Center for Leaning in Retirement (CLR) program, offered by Rock Valley College. Have […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Lions Club members were joined by volunteers who spread joy to 140 families on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 21, where special deliveries were made through the Wimpy’s Fund. Smiles came to the faces of 360 children who were recipients of this caring act of […]
The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program is celebrating an energy-saving milestone with Perfetti Van Melle USA, which manufactures and distributes popular chewing gum products in the North American market. The company, known for producing Mentos, Airheads, Trident, Dentyne and other legacy candy, gum and mint brands, has surpassed 1.1 million […]
By Jodi Baumgartner 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Eighty-nine Ogle County 4-H’ers were honored for their achievements during the 2024 4-H year at club programs. The 4-H Experience Award allows 4-H’ers to be recognized for their work in Project Learning, Participation, Community Service, and Leadership. Three levels […]
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST Before every home had a television and every pocket had a cell phone, performance entertainment was something that had to be experienced in person. The Derthick Opera House was once the premiere place for such entertainment. Originally, the location, which was just […]
Getting outside on the Pecatonica Prairie Trail By Greg Vassmer • Contributor With the dark of winter, I have less chance to be outdoors, less light in the day. For me, it is the time to finally work on all the things I put off in summer when I […]