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July 15, 2025
Shaw Local

NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21

Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21

Halpin’s will guide the audience through the wide range of possibilities for border treatments by examining dozens of variations in border design

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

Brandon M. Schmidt, of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, was pronounced dead at Rochelle Community Hospital.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 11, 2025 at 3:32 pm CDT

Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny wins in appeals court against IHSA in eligibility suit

Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny wins in appeals court against IHSA in eligibility suit

An appeals court ruled in favor of state champion Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny and his coach Jordan Blanton, affirming that Mastny was not improperly recruited when he moved from Ogle County to attend Marian Central.

By Amanda Marrazzo and Claire O'Brien●
July 10, 2025 at 8:26 am CDT

IHSA, Marian Central’s Jimmy Mastny respond to latest court ruling in eligibility row

IHSA, Marian Central’s Jimmy Mastny respond to latest court ruling in eligibility row

The IHSA and state champ Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny have responded to an appeals court ruling in their long-running eligibility feud.

By Claire O'Brien and Amanda Marrazzo●
July 10, 2025 at 8:10 am CDT

German Valley Days set for July 18-20

German Valley Days set for July 18-20

The 52nd Annual German Valley Days Festival will Kick-0ff at 5 p.m. Friday, July 18.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 10, 2025 at 7:32 am CDT

Man dies while skydiving near Rochelle

Man dies while skydiving near Rochelle

A 40-year-old man is dead, and another person injured, following a mid-air skydiving incident near Rochelle.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 09, 2025 at 9:17 pm CDT

Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay

Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay

Village's annual golf cart parade was Sunday, July 6, 2025.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 09, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Polo police officer recognized for life-saving actions at December 2024 house fire

Polo police officer recognized for life-saving actions at December 2024 house fire

Kaden Coppotelli was presented with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Lifesaving Award prior to the start of the Monday, July 7, 2025, Polo City Council meeting.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 09, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

Charles Walgreen to be topic of July 12 presentation in Oregon

Charles Walgreen to be topic of July 12 presentation in Oregon

The one-hour program includes more than 100 rare photos and PowerPoint slides

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 08, 2025 at 4:41 pm CDT

All Star Superband debuts at Mt. Morris Jamboree on July 11

All Star Superband debuts at Mt. Morris Jamboree on July 11

Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the All-Star Superband is an 18-piece rehearsal big band

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 08, 2025 at 12:13 pm CDT
Kids show their rides and patriotic colors at Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade

Kids show their rides and patriotic colors at Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade

Thirty-four kids “raced” down one city block to finish in front of the Mt. Morris Post Office.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 08, 2025 at 12:03 pm CDT
Attorney granted more time to review information in fatal Mt. Morris shooting

Attorney granted more time to review information in fatal Mt. Morris shooting

Derek Swanlund, 44, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Cameron Pasley, 25, on Monday, April 21, 2025, in what police describe as a “domestic” incident.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 06, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Recent Articles

Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21

Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21


North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle


German Valley Days set for July 18-20

German Valley Days set for July 18-20


Man dies while skydiving near Rochelle

Man dies while skydiving near Rochelle


Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay

Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay


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