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July 18, 2025
Shaw Local

NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Psychologist: Mt. Morris man accused of 33 order of protection violations is fit to stand trial

Psychologist: Mt. Morris man accused of 33 order of protection violations is fit to stand trial

Michael Kaemke, 54, is charged with repeatedly contacting a woman he is accused of unlawfully restraining in 2024.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 18, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show

Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show

The classic station wagon proudly displayed its road-worn wear and tear from its days of carrying families across the United States.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 17, 2025 at 1:38 pm CDT

Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the Park

Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the Park

The free summer concert series concludes Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with Burn N Bush and Color Run.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School

Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School

Malakye Swanson, 18, pleaded guilty Monday, July 14, 2025, to the Class 4 felony offense of disorderly conduct.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Antique farm machinery in a spectrum of colors and styles will descend again on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm, located on Springhill Road south of Erie, for the 10th anniversary show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-27, 2025. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Cycle Across Illinois builds family for those grieving fallen police officers: ‘Honor, support, remember’

Cycle Across Illinois builds family for those grieving fallen police officers: ‘Honor, support, remember’

Hundreds of miles and four days later, almost 100 bicyclists found ways to grieve, support each other and remember police officers killed while on duty in Illinois in 2024. Cycle Across Illinois benefiting the Illinois chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors concludes Sunday.

By Kelsey Rettke●
July 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

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

Recent Articles

Psychologist: Mt. Morris man accused of 33 order of protection violations is fit to stand trial

Psychologist: Mt. Morris man accused of 33 order of protection violations is fit to stand trial


Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show

Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show


Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the Park

Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the Park


Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School

Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School


Photos: Oregon Park District's Concert in the Park, Blue Steel

Photos: Oregon Park District's Concert in the Park, Blue Steel


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