Musical director: We at the Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild want to give a huge shoutout to Ogle County for your support of the performing arts!

Stories With Stacey takes place on Thursdays at the library.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for April 27 to May 1, 2026.

Zachary J. Popp, 31, received concurrent sentences for the felony offenses of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and possession of cocaine, both from a Dec. 20, 2025, incident.

A Wednesday evening fire destroyed a home in the 8300 block of East Brick Road in Chana, Oregon Fire Protection District Chief Michael Knoup said.

Leaves of history: A former church in Leaf River now protects the town’s memories. Inside, its dedicated volunteers preserve photos, artifacts and stories that refuse to fade.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for April 20-24, 2026.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club met for its monthly meeting April 13.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for April 13-17, 2026.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club tried out STEM activities March 21, when club members started with circuit cubes making different projects, from a flashlight to cars.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026.

Here is a list of upcoming events at Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club members have started preparation for the fair by participating in talks and demonstrations on different projects.

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

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H members participated March 7 in the Penny Carnival in Oregon.

Here's a list of upcoming events at Bertolet Memorial Library.

The Easter Bunny will arrive at 9 a.m., so don’t forget your camera to get some pictures.

The Merry Martha Club, a Leaf River service organization, is once again sponsoring a quilt raffle this spring.

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

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, visited Focus House north of Rochelle on Wednesday to tour the facility and meet with the organization’s leadership regarding its programming and desire for a new residence hall.

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

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club celebrated achievements over the previous year at the January meeting.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club met at Town and Country Lanes in Mt. Morris for the 4-H bowling tournament Jan. 18.

The Leaf River United Methodist Church is hosting a community blood drive on Monday, Feb. 16.

January is the last month to participate in the 4-H Cares Project. The Ogle County 4-H is still collecting items until Jan. 30.

Explore all the U.S. has to offer and challenge yourself to read a book set in each of the 50 states in 2026.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club held a workshop Jan. 8 to make tie blankets for the 4-H Cares project.

Here's a list of upcoming events at Bertolet Memorial Library.

Zachary J. Popp, 31, entered the not guilty plea and demanded a jury trial after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Here's a list of upcoming events at the Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club participated in the Dec. 20 Leaf River Fire Department’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade.

Zachary J. Popp, 31, is charged with the felony offenses of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and possession of cocaine.

Here's a look at upcoming events at the Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River.

Leaf River is celebrating the season with the Festival of Trees hosted by the Charles D. Bertolet Foundation.

Here's a list of upcoming events at Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club members donated some nonperishable food and a check to Loaves and Fish Food Pantry.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club meets the second Monday of each month in the River Valley Complex in Leaf River at 6:30 p.m.

From Oct. 9 through Nov. 21, the National 4-H organization encouraged club members to participate in the Wicked For Good Challenge. The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club participated in two different activities for this challenge.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, the Leaf River Lions Club will be serving breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, 103 W. Second. St., Leaf River.

Dolly’s Book Bash will begin at 10 a.m. Dec. 4, 2025, at the library in Leaf River.

The Leaf River Lions Club had another successful Halloween costume contest and trunk or treat this year.

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

The Farm Ministry at Leaf River Baptist Church hosted its third annual after-harvest party on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2025, serving close to 50 meals to local farmers, agribusiness professionals, and their families.

Twelve local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles celebrated the new 4-H year with a kick-off party at the Lingbeck Farm on Oct. 4.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club had its monthly meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.

"Grow Your Own Microgreens" sessions are set for Nov. 5 and Nov. 15 at the Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River. Participants will learn how to grow microgreens and explore creative ways to incorporate them into their diets through engaging hands-on classes.

Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 2025, at Leaf River United Methodist Church.

Tyler Bunting, 35, received the sentence through a plea agreement during a hearing Oct. 17, 2025, at the Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon.

Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry is seeking donations to provide holiday meals to local families in need. A monetary donation of $15 will allow Loaves and Fish Food Pantry to provide a local family the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday meal.