Jeff Helfrich

The Ogle County Board voted on salary structures for the three elected offices on April 21.

As the summer season approaches, the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board heard an update about Spring Lake Pool on April 20.

A “Hands Around The City” event to observe Child Abuse Awareness Month was held April 17 at Rochelle City Hall.

A man suffered serious injuries due to a train-versus-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, according to an Oregon Police Department news release.

The Rochelle Township High School Board unanimously approved a five-year lease April 20 for a new 2025 activity bus.

Liquor ‘n’ Wine in Rochelle presented a $2,500 donation April 21 to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation as part of a 10-year, $25,000 total pledge to support Rochelle-area nonprofits and organizations.

Rochelle’s City Council meeting on April 13 was Zeke Jackson’s first as the community’s city manager.

The Hillcrest Village Board voted April 14 to move forward with a short-term repair of the currently closed Hemstock Road bridge, which is owned by the village.

The Rochelle Elementary School Board on April 14 unanimously approved the renewal of its food management contract with Whitsons Culinary Group.

Construction on a $4.1 million renovation and expansion of the 40-year-old Oregon Fire Protection District station is slated to be completed by mid-July, OFPD Chief Michael Knoup said April 16.

The family-run restaurant boasts a legacy as a gathering space for celebrations and as a local employer.

The Rochelle City Council on Monday unanimously approved an employment agreement with Zeke Jackson, Rochelle’s next city manager.

The Hillcrest Village Board held a discussion April 8 regarding the currently closed Hemstock Road bridge, which is owned by the village.

The Creston Village Board on April 7 unanimously approved intent to do two sidewalk replacement projects this year for an estimated total of $156,500.

We Care Pregnancy Clinic offers free services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting education classes, where people can earn material goods like diapers, and more.