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The Ogle-Lee Retired Teachers Association (RTA) awarded three $500 scholarships this year to college junior or seniors working towards a degree in education. Two scholarships were from the Ogle-Lee RTA Scholarship Fund donations and one was the Pamela J. Farris Scholarship. The $500 Pamela J. Farris Scholarship was […]
Since the first presidential election in 1789, politicians have looked for creative ways for supporters to publicly endorse candidates. The campaign pin goes back to 1824, when Andrew Jackson first used them as a means for voters to show support. Steve Jones of Byron is making a temporary […]
Meridian Community Unit School District 223 is proud to announce that their Board of Education has been honored with the 2024 School Board Governance Recognition by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). This prestigious recognition is awarded to school boards that have demonstrated exemplary governance practices and a […]
By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION The Ogle County 4-H Senior Master Showman winner for 2024 was Cooper Alderks from Carefree 4-H Club. The runner-up for this year was Gwen Hall of Ogle Jolly 4-H Club. Other senior participants ages 14-18 included Ayden […]
Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on over 6,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Annette Martin was recently honored by Illinois 4-H for her selfless dedication to the University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development program. In 2024, […]
Byron Community Unit School District 226 is planning a comprehensive renovation of the Joe Parks Athletic Complex, which is home to the Tigers’ baseball, softball, and soccer teams. Joe Parks was a longtime educator in the Byron School District. He graduated from Byron High School in 1947 and […]
The Byron Forrest Preserve District’s Summer Adventure Club Camp organized a lemonade stand and held a food drive for the Byron Schools Food Pantry. The lemonade stand was on July 10 and the preschoolers were involved by squeezing the lemons and handing out cookies to collect money to […]
By Jodi Baumgartner PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION Approximately 580 4-H project exhibits and 1,000 project animals will be showcased by Ogle County’s 284 4-H club members in 13 clubs during the 2024 Ogle County Fair in Oregon from Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. […]
BYRON HS CROSS COUNTRY FACEBOOK PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing Byron High School’s cross country team showed up and nailed it at the Byronfest 5k on July 13. Congratulations to all their runners, but especially to Tim Starwalt who won Overall Champ for men!
The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will be hosting a residential electronics recycling event on Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. This event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance […]
