More than 7,000 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year, including Oregon’s Peytyn Alizabeth Sadler.

Oregon Elementary School’s Courtney Gaulrapp was named Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year.

Dixon city and rural firefighters and Advance EMS were called at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday to the 900 block of West Fourth Street, according to a news release.

Once an aging farm, an Oregon wedding venue is now a lovingly restored getaway where a mother-and-daughter team shape wedding weekends through antiques, photo nooks, heartfelt management and a devotion to making magic happen.

The Oregon Park District invites community members to attend its 60th anniversary Coffee Conversation on Feb. 18 at the Nash Recreation Center.

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

James Cicchetti Jr., 38, is charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of the girl on Dec. 26, 2025, according to court records.

Kenneth A. Thomson, 20, entered the not-guilty pleas and has demanded a jury trial

Kishwaukee College recently named its graduates for the fall 2025 semester.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be hosting a residential electronics recycling event Friday, Feb. 27.

John D. Carew, 27, pleaded guilty to the 2025 felony offense as he appeared in court with his attorney, Ogle County Public Defender Kathleen Isley, in front of Ogle County Associate Circuit Judge Anthony Peska.

Jonathon Gounaris, 33, is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possessing a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card.

Imagine, it’s Saturday, July 4, 2076. The 300th anniversary of America’s independence. Fifty years before, residents, organizations and schools wrote letters and messages to the “future people” of Ogle County.

Oregon High School has recently introduced an off-campus lunch option for seniors who are eligible.

Join The Serenity Shed on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to create a 12-inch custom sign for $15. All supplies are provided. Spots are limited.

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

The Village of Progress Foundation will offer two scholarships in 2026.

Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, was found guilty Thursday night of the 2016 murders of Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and their 3-year-old son Amos

Angie Martin-Bakener was recently promoted to executive director of the Village of Progress after the retirement of previous Executive Director Brion Brooks.

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

Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, of Stillman Valley was found guilty of killing Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and their 3-year-old son, Amos, on Oct. 19, 2016.

Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, of Stillman Valley is accused of killing his ex-wife, Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and then setting her Byron home on fire with their 3-year-old son, Amos, asleep in his upstairs bedroom Oct. 19, 2016.

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

Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, of Stillman Valley is accused of killing his ex-wife, Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and then setting her Byron home on fire with their 3-year-old son, Amos, asleep in his upstairs bedroom on Oct. 19, 2016.

Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about one of Illinois’ most fascinating native animals during Wild Neighbors: Beavers – Nature’s Engineers, a free program offered by University of Illinois Extension. The presentation will be Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Duane "DC" Meyer was charged in 2019 with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death.

United Way of Ogle County is rolling out the red carpet for its biggest fundraising event of the year.

The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, Feb. 6.

From breezy afternoon games to tournament wins and travel-ready paddles, more people are embracing the growing sport of pickleball – whose quick learning curve and social energy keep drawing more players to the net. There are many places to play throughout northwest Illinois.

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

Duane Meyer, 43, is charged with killing his ex-wife, Maggie Meyer, 31, and then setting her Byron home on fire with their 3-year-old son, Amos, inside.

Veteran motivated to attend Sunday event because of her pledge to defend the Constitution.

Indivisible of Ogle County held an "emergency protest" in downtown Oregon on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, with approximately 120 people attending carrying signs criticizing the Trump administration's deployment of ICE officers and the Saturday shooting death of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

The Oregon Women’s Club invites you to join Hack’s Auction Staff as they provide their appraisal services March 22.

Duane "DC" Meyer is charged with killing Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and then setting her home on fire with their 3-year-old son inside in October 2016.

Duane C. Meyer, 43, is charged with killing Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, in October 2016 and setting her home on fire. Their 3-year-old son, who was inside the Byron home, also died. 

Iowa State University awarded degrees to 1,751 graduates this fall.

Ogle County 4‑H is welcoming families to a hands‑on morning of discovery at Day of Dabbling, a youth learning event.

Jurors on Tuesday watched Duane C. Meyer vehemently deny claims from investigators in a recorded, Oct. 28, 2016, interview that he was in Byron on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 – the day before his ex-wife was found dead in her burned home and their son died as a result of the fire.

The Byron Museum of History will host an art exhibit of work by members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group.

There were no injuries to residents or firefighters after a Monday night house fire in Chana, but four residents were displaced and the home was a total loss, Oregon Fire Protection District Chief Michael Knoup said Tuesday, Jan. 20.

The Performing Arts Guild recently announced the availability of a scholarship opportunity to students interested in studying the arts.

Loras College students were recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester.

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

Ogle County students were recently named to the Carthage College fall 2025 dean’s list in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.

Duane Meyer, 43, of Stillman Valley, is charged with killing his ex-wife and then setting her home on fire with their 3-year-old son inside. The boy later died at a Rockford hospital.

A single-family home in Oregon that sold for $377,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ogle County over the past week.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the graduates for the fall 2025 semester.

For the second consecutive year, Hands On Oregon donated $2,000 to the Oregon High School Transitions program.

State investigator said the burn pattern indicated the fire began on the sofa in the first-floor living room where Maggie Meyer's burned body was found.