By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Paige Bukoski earned top honors as the Medalist in the recent Lady Tigers triumph over conference rival Stillman Valley. It was a match that could double as a preview for next week’s Conference Tournament in northern Boone County. Timber Point Golf Club outside Poplar Grove will […]
For 17 years Ag Awareness Day has been held at the Ogle County Fairgrounds for 4th and 5th graders from Ogle and Carroll counties. The goal of Ag Awareness Day is to increase students’ awareness of the daily impact that agriculture has on them, regardless of where they live. Like […]
As the school year began for the Meridian School District, reimagining education was essential in order to create what was necessary for students in both remote and in-person hybrid learning. Before the year began, Byron Bank stepped right in to offer assistance to the district. Thankfully, Samantha Ciaccio reached out […]
The definition of a Master Gardener (also known as Extension Master Gardener) are adult volunteers trained in the science and art of gardening. These individuals help disseminate up-to-date, research-based horticulture information to home gardeners and share the information they learned during their 60 hours of training, as volunteers who advise […]
GOAT DEPARTMENT In July, Ogle County 4-H staff with guidance from the State 4-H office hosted the 2020 Ogle County 4-H Virtual Fair. Despite unusual circumstances for this year’s show, we were excited to give our 4-H members the opportunity to display their hard work. All participants were encouraged […]
Beef Department In July, Ogle County 4-H staff with guidance from the State 4-H office hosted the 2020 Ogle County 4-H Virtual Fair. Despite unusual circumstances for this year’s show, we were excited to give our 4-H members the opportunity to display their hard work. All participants were encouraged […]
The one thing that Joyce Patterson wanted for her birthday was to spend time with a horse. Patterson turned 100 on Monday, Aug. 3. Thanks to her niece, Judy Umbdenstock, and OSF HealthCare’s hospice program, where Patterson is a patient, she got her wish. Hank, a brown, 28-year-old quarter horse […]
Exelon Generation facility grants $9,000 to eight public libraries As local educators face unprecedented challenges from COVID-19, Exelon Generation’s Byron Station is stepping up to help, providing eight local libraries with $500 each for additional summer reading and educational programs. Byron also awarded Bertolet Memorial Library and the Oregon Public […]
The Byron Forest Preserve District will be hosting the BackRoads Trio Band for their final Concert on the Deck on Sunday, Aug. 2 starting at 7 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center Overlook Deck 7993 North River Road in Byron. This concert is free and visitors are asked to practice […]
Stillman Valley FD photo Tempo Capt. Dustin Champlain presided over the recruit graduation from the 2020 Ogle Fire Academy at the Stillman Valley Fire Dept. Congratulations to all the recruits from several departments.