Oregon

The Oregon Depot Museum Board was offered a $5,000 matching donation from Medins for costs associated moving with the Silver View. The Oregon Depot Board matched his donation with funds given by local donors.

A local company's request for a special use permit so they could reopen a stone quarry in rural Polo for limited mining operations was denied. Ogle County Board members voted 12-9-2 to deny the application during their July 19 regular meeting.

Eli Murray praises education at OHS

Central Bank Illinois, 2607 E. Lincolnway, currently operates as a loan production office with plans to expand its facility and services.

A four-day barn sale to raise money for Serenity Hospice and Home begins July 21 at 1194 W. Mud Creek Road, north of Oregon.

White oaks will take the place of the two trees recently removed from the north side of the old Ogle County Courthouse.

Co-owners Brian Wynn, Joshua Skinner and Mike Blasciak purchased the old theater in Oregon in which to brew, can and distribute beer.

A Milledgeville man and registered sexual predator is in Lee County jail on $500,000 bond, charged with trying to lure a child over the internet, possession of child pornography and dealing methamphetamine.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock and the man he replaced are among six attorneys seeking to replace 15th Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Clayton L. Lindsey, who resigned May 31 to run for circuit judge.

Sarah Safranek charged in 2021 for death of Nataniel Burton, 7, of Oregon

Camp will be at the REC Center in Rochelle

Village officials urged the school district to keep the building for two- to three years as a "safety net."

Aubrey Point of Oregon High School received a $1,000 scholarship

The Ganymedes fall to the Cornshuckers, but the experience was a win-win

The grand opening of Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing took place May 28 in Oregon. Cassandra Chapman owns the business; her husband, Chris Chapman, is the manager. Anyone age 14 and older is welcome, although the presence of a parent or guardian is required for those 17 and under. Everyone, regardless of age, must sign a liability release waiver; a guardian must sign for minors. Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing is located at 117 N. 4th St., Oregon, and is affiliated with the World Axe Throwing League.