This past spring, Ogle County students graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Two Ogle County students have been named to the dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Oscar F. Pina, 49, pleaded guilty to the Class 2 felony offense as he appeared at the Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon.

Alec H. Rutherford, 33, appeared in Ogle County court Wednesday morning and pleaded not guilty to four felony charges stemming from a June 4 incident at his rural home.

The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation is giving away books to kids and raising funds for their free book program at two events in July.

Sixteen new art pieces, created by Oregon School District students and Village of Progress members, were unveiled Tuesday, June 9.

Sixteen new artworks created by Oregon School District students and Village of Progress members were unveiled at the Oregon Park District's "Art in the Park" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Mix Park in Oregon. Games were just part of the free event that is held annually to celebrate the arts in Oregon.

Alec H. Rutherford, 33, was taken into custody following a June 4 incident at his home north of Oregon.

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

A two-story residence in Grand Detour caught fire early Monday morning and required crews from 13 fire departments across four counties to bring the blaze under control.

Events include a bike parade for kids, tug of war and programs at two museums.

Rochelle Township High School's Andrew Nuyen cleared 17-6 and placed second.

Here's a list of upcoming events at the Oregon Public Library.

Real estate news: A 1,170-square-foot single-family house, built in 1923, has changed hands.

Jeffrey E. Phillips, 46, was denied pretrial release Wednesday, June 3 following a detention hearing.

A Shining Hope luncheon fundraiser in Oregon raised $8,000 to support local nonprofits Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center and HOPE of Ogle County.

Ogle County sheriff's deputies, the Winnebago County bomb squad, and the ATF were called Thursday night to a rural subdivision north of Oregon.

Ogle Co. Cowboy Church is offering a Church in the Dirt (CND) opportunity June 14 at Ogle County Fairgrounds.

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon recently announced the opening of the second annual Around the Farm art exhibit featuring 35 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from June 6-July 18.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will host a residential electronics recycling event Friday, June 26.

The Oregon Lions Club recently heard a presentation on the After Teen Lounge in Oregon and made a donation to the organization.

The Ogle County Historical Society recently received a donation from Harvard State Bank in support of a time capsule project to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for May 25 to 29, 2026.

Nancy Kerwin was a beloved early childhood teacher whose commitment to children and their early education has been memorialized with a free Little Library, bench, and children’s seating area.

A dedication ceremony was held for the Nancy Kerwin Memorial at Oregon Park West on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The memorial honors the former teacher of the Oregon Park District's Children's Center with a free Little Library, commemorative bench, and children’s seating area.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and was sentenced to concurrent sentences of 4 years' probation.

The Oregon Church of God annual garage sale, hosted by the mission committee, will take place June 11-13 at the church.

Serenity CEO Suzanne Ravlin spoke to Shaw Local about what the CMS announcement means to the hospice industry in an effort to educate local families that may have a need for hospice services in the future.

United Way of Ogle County recently announced the return of its Summer Eats meal program, providing free grab-and-go meals to children and teens in areas of Ogle County while school is out for the summer.

It was a big day for Oregon girl athletics on Saturday with a regional softball title and a fourth-place finish in the IHSA track & field meet.

The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, June 5. The show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Rock River Center is a resource center in Oregon.

Erin Dietrich served in the United States Army.

Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted attendees at Oregon's Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Riverside Cemetery.

Serenity Hospice and Home invites community members to attend its men’s grief group, held the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Sunrise III Restaurant in Oregon.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for May 18-22, 2026.

Oregon High School Class of 2026 graduate Tucker O’Brien received this year’s Mt. Morris-Oregon Alumni Scholarship and the Mel Burkhalter Scholarship.

Oregon High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. A total of 113 students, including exchange students, took part in the event.

The Oregon Community Vacation Bible School is being hosted by Oregon United Methodist Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church this year.

Graduating Oregon High School seniors Andrea Chavez-Jimenez and Daniel Gonzalez have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Oregon Woman’s Club.

The dinner is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, with a live auction following the dinner.

The Ogle County Board unanimously approved two change orders May 19 for an ongoing Memorial Plaza project on the south side of the historic Ogle County Courthouse property.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for May 11-15, 2026.

Upgrades to Park East Inland Side recreation area were met with an enthusiastic “thumbs up” during an official grand opening celebration May 18.

The Oregon Park District’s recent upgrades to Park East Inland Side recreation area were met with an enthusiastic “thumbs up” on the evening of Monday, May 18, during an official grand opening celebration.

Giuseppe Venezia, 31, is accused of possessing videos that show acts of sexual abuse involving children under the age of 13.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will conduct a residential tire collection Saturday, June 6, in Oregon.

Stillman Trust & Wealth Management recently announced the winners of the Eickman Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to four area high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Caleb Ehrler and Sarah Eckardt were awarded the 2026 Performing Arts Guild scholarship at the recent Oregon High School Awards Ceremony.