Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Feb. 23-27, 2026.

"Agriculture education is big." That was not the theme but it was the message Friday at the fourth Cultivating Connections in Agriculture, which celebrates agriculture education and FFA in the Sauk Valley and the larger northern Illinois region.

On Wednesday, March 4, our publications in Oregon, Polo, Mt. Morris and Forreston will be merged into our Ogle County Life publication, which instead of publishing on Mondays, will be published on Wednesdays going forward.

The Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling has announced its January students of the month.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2025-2026 fall semester.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H club had its monthly meeting Feb. 9.

The Forreston FFA Alumni will host the 38th annual Farm Toy and Craft Show on Saturday, March 14, at Forreston Junior/Senior High School in Forreston.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club helped the Leaf River Lions Club with their pizza fundraiser on Jan. 29.

Eleven students have been named Whiteside Area Career Center students of the month for December.

The drivers were acknowledged every day with special treats, from baked goods to gift cards, personalized tumblers and specially made thank you cards from the students.

Fifteen members from the Forreston FFA Chapter traveled to Stillman Valley High School on the evening of Feb. 4 to compete with their SAE (supervised agricultural experience) projects.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026.

More than 1,200 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in December.

Two Ogle County students were recently named to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire fall 2025 dean’s list.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,872 undergraduate students for attaining high grade-point averages during the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026.

Here's a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.

The Forreston Lions Club would like to thank everyone who helped with the Christmas boxes.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025.

A look back at some of the top Ogle County Life stories from the past year.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.

Faith Lutheran Church is once again hosting a Christmas brunch. The brunch will be served on Christmas morning from 10 a.m. until noon.

Decades after the last Oliver tractor rolled off the line, a German Valley farmer keeps its story turning. His collector’s museum of Oliver memorabilia celebrates a brand that vanished from fields but not from memory.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025.

Oregon downed Stockton 68-47 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the 64th Annual Forreston Holiday Basketball Tournament held at Forreston High School.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025.

Tradition meets innovation at a Forreston business as custom cabinetry becomes a deeply personal experience. From kitchen drawers to Navy installations, Danlee Wood Products blends craftsmanship, comfort and function with made-to-fit pieces.

Forreston kicked off the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 with a craft fair, lighted parade, Santa Claus, and several other events and activities.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 24-28, 2025.

Upcoming events at the Forreston Public Library include Christmas in the Country on Dec. 5 and 6, 2025, and toddler/preschool story-time sessions.

The Forreston Lions Club will hold its annual Christmas Angel Project. Angels are available at Solutions Bank, Koeller’s Hardware and the Forreston Public Library.

Here is a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 17-21, 2025.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 10-14, 2025.

Forreston is celebrating the Christmas season with a Candy Cane Christmas. Here's a list of all the planned activities, which include a luncheon, cookie sale and parade.

Sam Tucibat transforms scenes of nature into works of unique photography art through digital composition, blending it into imagination of striking images that reimagine the area.

Bring your favorite little person for a fun, relaxed time of stories, games, crafts and making new friends.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 3-7, 2025.

St. James Lutheran Church in Forreston recently delivered 19 boxes of supplies to Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Forrestville Valley School Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Max Wenzel Educational Scholarship, a monumental gift that will shape the future of its students for generations to come.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 20-24, 2025.

Here's a look at events taking place at the Forreston Public Library.

Lohr: Despite our country’s great successes, the U.S. democracy is far from flawless. For example, the President we elect has not always won the popular vote, an indication that everyone’s vote does not count equally.

The Forreston FFA Chapter is gearing up for its annual Test Plot Dinner and Awards Night on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, and they’re inviting the community to join the fun.

Forreston Area Business Association is hosting Spooktacular Saturday on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.