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Byron School Board leader recognition

Byron School Board leader recognition

    Mr. DJ Mumma and Mr. Phil Kesler, both of the Byron School District, have been recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for their participation in a number of professional development and leadership activities during their service as school board members.     IASB recognizes school board members […]

 
 

Ogle County Farm Stroll happening Oct. 15

Ogle County Farm Stroll happening Oct. 15

    The University of Illinois Extension will host the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stroll is a self-guided driving tour of highly diversified family farms in the county, all open to the public on one big day. There will be […]

 
 

Stillman Valley graduate completes summer agronomy internship with R.D. Offutt Farms

Stillman Valley graduate completes summer agronomy internship with R.D. Offutt Farms

    2021 Stillman Valley School graduate Courtney Houghton spent her summer scouting potato fields, attending educational seminars, shadowing the agronomy team and learning from the North Dakota State University Extension as part of her agronomy internship with R.D. Offutt Farms (RDO) in Park Rapids, Minn.     Houghton is a senior […]

 
 

Rep. McCombie visits first local school as ‘Principal for the Day’

Rep. McCombie visits first local school as ‘Principal for the Day’

    State Representative Tony McCombie served as Principal for the Day at Oregon Jr/Sr High School through a program sponsored by the Illinois Principal’s Association that works to get state lawmakers into their area schools to meet with administrators, educators, and students.     The “Principal for the Day” program is […]

 
 

Roscoe Lions Fall Festival draws great crowds to support club’s mission of serving community

Roscoe Lions Fall Festival draws great crowds to support club’s mission of serving community

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Gates opened at Leland Park to everyone as the Roscoe Fall Festival began as three days of fun returned to Leland Park on the weekend of Sept. 8, 9 and 10. Each day great crowds came out to support the Roscoe Lions Clubs mission of serving […]

 
 

Stillman Valley alum Mitchell Hendrickson visits Meridian School District with 37th Helicopter Squadron, United States Air Force

Meridian School District had the distinct honor of welcoming one of its own back to the grounds as Mitchell Hendrickson, a proud alum of Stillman Valley High School (SVHS), returned with the 37th Helicopter Squadron of the United States Air Force. Sergeant Mitchell Hendrickson and his squadron were on a […]

 
 

Stillman Bank donates to local non-profits       

Stillman Bank donates to local non-profits       

Stillman Bank recently ended their “Purchase with a Purpose” Debit Card campaign in which a $1 donation was made to local charities with every Stillman Bank Debit Card transaction up to $15,000. Six local, non-profit organizations from the Rock River Valley were nominated by our local communities to receive $2,500 […]

 
 

Ogle County youth win Illinois State Fair awards

By Jodi Baumgartner U of I Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development Forty-seven youth from Ogle County recently competed at the state level at the 4-H General Project Show held August 11 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Seven competitors placed first, earning the Grand Champion title, while 4 […]

 
 

Brent Baker of Byron Bank named Community Champion for Byron High School’s; INCubatoredu Business Incubator Course

Byron Bank’s President, Brent Baker, has accepted the position of Community Champion for Byron High School’s upcoming INCubatoredu program. In his role, Brent will work with INCubatoredu high school teacher Rich Wessel to generate support from the local community by connecting business leaders with the brand-new entrepreneurial program. Commenting on […]

 
 

New officer

New officer

    Ogle County Sheriff VanVickle is pleased to announce the hiring of Deputy Josh Lee to the patrol division.

 
 
 
 
 
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