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BYRON – Any arrests listed below are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On 05/19/16, Ann Goley age 25 of Oregon, was issued a citation for Speeding 49 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone. On 05/19/16, Phelan Engelking age 20 […]
Master Naturalist Class ready to assist partners June 13 marked the end of the twelve-week Master Naturalist training program in Ogle County. Fifteen Master Naturalist Interns now join the ranks of University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. University of Illinois Extension would like to congratulate our current graduates and thank […]
The Byron Museum of History would like to thank Hess Taxidermy Studio for the loan of mounted fish and replicas that have been on display in the museum this May and June. The exhibit will be removed on June 30 to make room for the ByronFest Quilt Show on July […]
By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications and Administrative Assistant Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau The gavel dropped at the 88th Illinois Association FFA State Convention on Tuesday, June 14, in Springfield, IL, and the meeting hall came to order. The IL FFA enables its members to explore and develop their agricultural interest. FFA […]
OGLE COUNTY – On Saturday, May 28, through Sunday, June 19, Karen Virnoche-Brown, her husband James of “Team Buffaloes” and their volunteers will help save more lives from cancer at the 14th Annual “Breast Yard Sale” to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ogle County. The yard […]
BYRON – Deputy Chief Orin Snodgrass of the Byron Fire Protection District announced his retirement! Orin has served the Fire District for the past 35+ years as a volunteer and full time Firefighter/Paramedic (he started as a volunteer when he was just 18 years old). Please join us in honoring […]
BYRON – On June 12 Tiger Shark and transplant recipient, Natalie Ketter, will be representing Team Illinois at the Transplant Games of America in Cleveland, OH. Natalie has been a member of the Tiger Sharks Swim Team for over six years and is one of the most senior members on […]
By Doug Schroder Editor BYRON – For Stillman Valley resident Chelsey Vangsness drag racing has been a large part of her life as she grew up around Byron Dragway, which her family owns. “As far as drag racing, it is in my blood,” stated Chelsey. She is a true lifetime […]
