Joseph G. Dreesen, 25, entered his plea Wednesday, Dec. 3 and asked for a jury trial.

The Rochelle Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is continuing its efforts to honor local veterans through the Wreaths Across America program.

A Small Business Bingo event held Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Flight Deck Bar & Grill in Rochelle saw nearly 300 attendees and raised $4,680 to be split between Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center and HOPE of Ogle County.

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Oregon wrestlers hosted Polo and Fulton in a triangular in the Blackhawk Center in Oregon on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

Adam Carrick was familiar with Tyler Etes from the football field, and the led to confidence and a victory on the wrestling mat. It also helped Sycamore defeat Rochelle 48-24 on Thursday.

Rochelle Township High School graduate William Gore Nye Sr. served in the United States Navy as a lieutenant junior grade from 1964-1967. He died July 11, 2024 at age 82.

Oregon Living & Rehab Center at 811 S. 10th St. is collecting food donations Dec. 1-22, 2025, to help local families in need.

Polo Area Community Theatre will perform “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” A special ribboncutting will be held before the show on Dec. 5, 2025, to celebrate the group’s purchase of the building.

Citing financial challenges, the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, that it will be suspending operations effective Dec. 31, 2025.