February 05, 2023
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Radostits growing network, spreading message as 2022 Illinois Teacher of the Year

Last June, 2022 Illinois Teacher of the Year Kimberly Radostits began a year-long ambassadorship that allows her to travel throughout Illinois speaking to educators and education stakeholders. She recently was named a finalist for 2023 National Teacher of the Year.

By Alexa Zoellner●

Oregon High School’s ‘Ms. Rad’ named finalist for National Teacher of Year

Oregon High School Spanish teacher Kimberly Radostits — known as Ms. Rad to most around her — was named one of five finalists for 2023 National Teacher of the Year.

By Alexa Zoellner●

Photos: Oregon teacher up for National award

Oregon High School Spanish teacher and 2022 Illinois Teacher of the Year Kimberly Radostits has been nominated for and is a finalists 2023 National Teacher of the Year.

By Alex T. Paschal – apaschal@shawmedia.com●

Trial set for Polo man accused of killing Oregon man

A three-day trial is scheduled in May in Ogle County Court for a Polo man charged with three counts of first-degree murdrer in the death of an Oregon man shot more than two years ago.

By Kathleen A. Schultz●

Nearly a dozen cases involving 15 deaths moving through Sauk Valley courts

In Lee, Whiteside and Ogle and Carroll counties, at least 11 court cases involving the deaths of 15 people, one a full-term unborn baby, are working their way through the courts.

By Kathleen A. Schultz●

Musicians hoping to test drive their talents invited to appear at Oregon open mic

Open mic returns to Oregon VFW.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Judge sets Feb. 15 hearing in 2021 death of Oregon first-grader

Ogle County Public Defender Kathleen Isley asked for the continuance noting that she and another public defender were planning on meeting with Sarah Safranek again next week.

By Earleen Hinton●

Ogle County sheriff’s squad rear-ended during blizzard conditions

Deputy suffered minor injuries, others not injured sheriff's department says.

By Earleen Hinton●

Ogle County raises fee for video gambling terminals

Demolition of old county jail continues

By Alexa Zoellner●

Winter weather fails to deter local Wreaths Across America effort

Veterans' graves in Oregon cemetery marked with wreaths as part of national project.

By Earleen Hinton●

Rescuers pull woman from Rock River above Oregon dam

Swift water rescue crews picks her up within 200 feet of going over the dam

By Earleen Hinton●

Demolition of old Ogle County Jail begins

Former jail is located south of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in downtown Oregon.

By Earleen Hinton●

Caposey, OCUSD Board ink five-year superintendent contract

PJ Caposey, a former Oregon High School principal and current Meridian School District superintendent, was hired as OCUSD superintendent effective July 1, 2024, according to a five-year contract unanimously approved by Oregon School Board members on Dec. 1.

By Alexa Zoellner●

The Serenity Shed offering holiday wood cutout painting classes

Participants will be able to choose their own holiday wood cutout to paint. Designs include Christmas trees, snowmen, and more. Prices range from $30 to $55, depending on the selected cutout.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Santa a crowd favorite at Oregon’s Candlelight Walk

Nov. 26 event kicks off holiday season with shopping, entertainment, and tree lighting

By Earleen Hinton●