Central College recently recognized Oregon resident Maison Brandt for being named to its dean’s list.

Due to a lack of business, the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, has been canceled.

Chicagoland comedian Des Mulrooney will perform at the Lincoln Arts Center in Rochelle on Friday, Jan. 16.

From Dec. 12 through Jan. 5, officers focused on removing impaired drivers from the road and ensuring that motorists were properly buckled.

Creston Village President Tom Byro announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, that Creston has sent out a request for qualifications to find a new engineering firm for the village.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, will host a series of upcoming office hours events, including one in Byron.

After three days of jury selection, a total of eight jurors have so far been seated to decide the fate of a Stillman Valley man charged with killing his ex-wife in 2016 and setting her home on fire. Their 3-year-old son, who was inside the home, also died.

People of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Ogle County Soil and Water Conservation District are eligible for nomination.

Stillman Bank recently welcomed Monica Meyers as director of loan operations, according to Thomas R. Hughes, president and CEO.