An Oregon man died from his injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon north of Grand Detour, according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office news release

Stillman Bank held its 61st annual Holiday Giveaway drawing Dec. 22. The bank had a total of six winners throughout its six locations.

Stillman Bank recently held its annual Christmas coloring contest for children up to 10 years old.

Fourteen area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

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.

Camren Hastings is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated use of a firearm as a person under the age of 21, a Class 4 felony.

Joshua S. McQuality, 28, was arrested Dec. 15 following a search at his residence by the Ogle County Special Operations Unit and sheriff’s office.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, entered not guilty pleas on five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming.

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

Rock River Center is a resource center located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, Jan. 2.

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

Rock River Center is a resource center located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Matthew S. Robinson, 29, was sent back to the Ogle County Jail on Wednesday, Dec. 17, as he faces charges of dissemination of images of child sex abuse and possession with the intent to disseminate images of the sexual abuse of children.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, was remanded to the Ogle County Jail following his first court appearance on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and grooming.

Randy Belmonte-Lopez, 36, faces two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Ogle and Lee counties' events on Saturday, Dec. 13, were part of a national effort to honor veterans by placing wreaths at their graves.

Volunteers trudged through snow and battled frigid winter temperatures on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, to lay wreaths on veterans' graves at the Daysville Cemetery, southeast of Oregon.

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

Rock River Center will close for the Christmas holiday from noon Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 2.

A very large turbine – part of $355 million turbine project at the nuclear power plant – made its way through northeastern Lee County on Monday, Dec. 8, before heading north on Daysville Road to state Route 64, east of Oregon.

One of the large turbines headed for Constellation's Byron generating station was transported through Ogle County on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

Jonathon Gounaris, 33, appeared by video from the Winnebago County Jail on Thursday, Dec. 11, for a pretrial status hearing.

Trevor Brandner is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, six counts of criminal sexual assault, one count of criminal sexual abuse and four counts of domestic battery.

There will be no Oregon Depot Museum program in December. Programs will resume in January 2026.

Derek Swanlund, 45, is charged with fatally shooting Cameron Pasley on April 21 in what police describe as a “domestic incident".

While most Ogle County residents were figuring out how to get rid of the nearly 12 inches of snow that fell across the region Nov. 29, 2025, sculptor Fran Volz of Rockford was getting inspired.

Mark Cooper, 48, was sentenced in absentia Tuesday, Dec. 9, following an outburst at his sentencing hearing, during which he verbally berated the judge and threatened to spit on a deputy.

An Ogle County judge ruled Friday, Dec. 5, to suppress evidence seized during a 2024 search of a Woosung man’s home in part because police did not alert the court that the man had a medical cannabis card.

Robert Disch, 54, pleaded guilty to taking tools, hardware, and motorcycle accessories on July 30 and Aug. 5 in the 4000 block of state Route 64, west of Mt. Morris.

Jered T. Vautsmeier, 22, pleaded guilty Dec. 4 to the misdemeanor offense when he appeared in Ogle County Circuit Court - other charges were dismissed through a plea agreement.

DeHaan: After this year’s Candlelight Walk in Oregon, I’ve been reflecting on what volunteerism truly means in our communities.

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

Oregon's Candlelight Walk included plenty of holiday shopping, activities, and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday. Dec. 6, 2025.

Dixon Rural and Dixon City firefighters and Advance EMS were dispatched at 12:46 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, to a structure fire at 1706 Spring St., Nachusa, according to a news release from Dixon Rural Fire Chief Dustin Dahlstrom.

The all-state festival and music education conference is Jan. 28-31 in Peoria.

Camren Hastings, 18, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated use of a firearm as a person under the age of 21, a Class 4 felony.

Joseph G. Dreesen, 25, entered his plea Wednesday, Dec. 3 and asked for a jury trial.

The Rochelle Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is continuing its efforts to honor local veterans through the Wreaths Across America program.

Oregon Living & Rehab Center at 811 S. 10th St. is collecting food donations Dec. 1-22, 2025, to help local families in need.

Citing financial challenges, the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, that it will be suspending operations effective Dec. 31, 2025.

Christopher L. Reed, 31, pleaded guilty to the Class X felony when he appeared in court for a pretrial hearing with his attorney.

Some who sell artificial Christmas trees this seasons say their costs are much higher this year because of tariffs, which could benefit those who sell fresh-cut trees.

Old Man Winter dropped nearly 12 inches of snow across Ogle County on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

Having some cents of Ogle County history: Centennial, quasquicentennial, sesquicentennial, dosquicentennial … Ogle County can observe them all this year, from the anniversary of driving through a cut up rock to blazing trails and rails.

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

Nine workers and their director were praised by city commissioners Nov. 25, 2025.

The Rock River Center is a resource center located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Ogle County's first snowstorm of the season dropped close to a foot of the white stuff in Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 prompting some businesses to close early and postponing the town's annual Candlelight Walk evening event.