Etnyre International sees overwhelming response to employee flag initiative to honor veterans 5i174h

Now lining the driveway of Etnyre International in Oregon are 154 flags purchased by employees, each honoring a friend or family member that served in the United States military. 5qf3g

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Ogle County Board: Resolution ing state bill against steer tailing sees no vote

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Ogle County Board tabled a resolution in potential of State Senate Bill 0045, which seeks to ban steer tailing.

RCH celebrated Hospital Week May 12-16

Rochelle Community Hospital celebrated National Hospital Week from May 12-16.

Pegasus Special Riders hosts students from the Lee County Special Education Association

On May 6, Pegasus Special Riders in Oregon hosted a class of students from the Lee County Special Education Association’s Transition Program for a workshop that focused on horse care and interaction.

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Stillman Valley High School holds 2025 Athletic g Day 3x6d2x

Stillman Valley High School held its 2025 Athletic g Day Ceremony on Tuesday, May 17. Eight student-athletes signed letters to continue their academics and athletics at the collegiate level.

Eighth-grader Anya Anaya and sixh-grader Kollins Anaya each qualified to represent Oregon Junior High at the IESA State Championship in girls track and field.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, Oregon Junior High School hosted the IESA Junior High Track and Field Sectional Meet, welcoming athletes from 15 schools for a competitive day of events.

Polo High School holds 2025 Athletic g Day

Polo High School held its 2025 Athletic g Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 8.

Rochelle Township High School holds 2025 Athletic g Day

Rochelle Township High School held its 2025 Athletic g Day Ceremony on Thursday afternoon. A total of 21 student-athletes were listed as signees.

Byron High School holds 2025 Athletic g Day

Byron High School held its 2025 Athletic g Day Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7.

Jaiden Schneiderman, daughter of Nick and Andrea Schneiderman, signed a letter of intent to participate on the volleyball team at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Forreston High School holds 2024-25 Athletic g Days

Eight student-athletes at Forreston High School will be competing in athletics at the collegiate level after g during the 2024-25 school year.

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Obituaries

Sonia Vogl

Sonia was born at home in Milwaukee, WI to Eldon and Margaret Wolff.

Cindy Sweger

Cindy Sweger, 91, of Chana, ed away Monday, May 20, 2025, at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Dennis ‘Mike’ Michael Pratt

Dennis “Mike” Michael Pratt, age 70, of Leaf River, IL, ed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL, with family by his side.

Michael Ray Norman

Michael Ray Norman was born November 27, 1948 in Rockford, IL. He ed at home with his loving wife Linda and their 2 dogs, Duke and Rizzo, May 14th, 2025.

Marjean A. Miller

Marjean A. Miller, 89, ed away at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL, on Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Opinion

Oregon’s Schneiderman participates as parent, coach at sectional 20643s

Oregon girls track & field coach Nick Schneiderman, normally reserved and stoic, itted to being a nervous wreck before the 1A sectional.

Letter: Protest, an American right 2n4y7

Words matter. What we say conveys meaning, purpose, and values. Protest is a style of speaking which intends to state publicly matters of importance.

Letter: Shop local 4p2fb

Business retail in a small town is always a tough go. Tariffs are making margins so slim even Weight Watchers would blush. When you draw up your weekly shopping list think local. That way we all win.

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