Here's a look at upcoming events at the Julia Hull District Library in Stillman Valley.

Bowls were originally envisioned as a tourist draw, a way for cities, primarily in warm climates, to market themselves. The oldest bowl games were the brainchild of city planners, who saw dollar signs – only different ones than today.

Approximately 100 people on Friday, Jan. 9, attended the Oregon event organized by Indivisible of Ogle County – the local chapter of the Indivisible Project network that has held several rallies in Oregon critical of the Trump administration’s policies and actions.

There will be a special celebration at 6 p.m. Jan. 23, which will include an open house, to start off the celebratory year.

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A candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good was held Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, on the Ogle County Courthouse Square in Oregon.

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Oregon took second place behind Yorkville Christian at the Polo Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, Jan, 10, 2026 at Polo High School.

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Here are Robin Rethwill's photos from a recent Rochelle girls bowling meet.

Recently we lost Nancy Parks from our church and Max Snook and Richard Jacks from our community.

Southern New Hampshire University is congratulating Rochelle-area students named to the fall 2025 president’s list.