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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.
Library Curbside Julia Hull District Library is happy to offer curbside pickup on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment only. Patrons place holds on items in Encore (the library’s online catalog). Alternately, library staff will be available limited hours, Monday-Friday […]
The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer the Seventh Annual Archaeology Artifacts ID day on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lower shelter of the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve located at 7993 North River Road in Byron. Talk to professional archaeologists about your own collection […]
Adrianne Hall, a graduating senior at Stillman Valley High School, has been named one of 621 semifinalists in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from nearly 5,600 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2020. SVHS Principal Leslie Showers, states, “Miss […]
Fundraisers and corporate match program help families in need during pandemic Employees at Exelon Generation’s Byron Generating Station recently set a goal to raise $25,000 for local food pantries to help families affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The nuclear plant’s workers eclipsed that goal, raising more than $35,000 for nearly […]
Let’s play ball! The Byron Park District is excited to head outdoors and hit the diamonds this summer. Registrations for Baseball, Softball, Coach Pitch, and T-Ball are being accepted through June 19. Registration is available to resident and non-resident participants. Baseball and Softball: These competitive leagues for 8-14 year […]
