January is the last month to participate in the 4-H Cares Project. The Ogle County 4-H is still collecting items until Jan. 30.

Local conservation partners are inviting landowners, land managers and community members to a free Prescribed Burning & Natural Areas Management Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Jurors on Tuesday watched Duane C. Meyer vehemently deny claims from investigators in a recorded, Oct. 28, 2016, interview that he was in Byron on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 – the day before his ex-wife was found dead in her burned home and their son died as a result of the fire.

The Byron Museum of History will host an art exhibit of work by members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group.

The Rochelle Township High School speech team earned first place Saturday, Jan. 17, at the United Township High School tournament.

There were no injuries to residents or firefighters after a Monday night house fire in Chana, but four residents were displaced and the home was a total loss, Oregon Fire Protection District Chief Michael Knoup said Tuesday, Jan. 20.

The Performing Arts Guild recently announced the availability of a scholarship opportunity to students interested in studying the arts.

The women who attended the quarterly meeting of 100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County on Thursday, Jan. 15, had a choice to make in deciding who should receive an $11,800 charitable donation.

Loras College students were recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester.