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

Several schools throughout the Sauk Valley on Sunday announced weather-related cancellations and remote-learning plans for Monday.

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society recaps the year 1949 in Polo.

The Whiteside Area Career Center has announced its students of the month for February.

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

Woodlawn Arts Academy students will be showing off their theater skills, with performances of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” the weekend of April 10.

The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

Dixon City and Rural firefighters and Advance EMS were dispatched at 2:21 a.m. Monday to the 1100 block of West First Street for a reported structure fire.

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

Historical columnist Betty Obendorf's column this week picks up on the sophomore and junior years of the Polo High School Class of 1950.

The Polo Woman’s Garden Club will host an informational meeting open to the community regarding a late afternoon/evening group for those who are active or interested in flower and vegetable gardening.

"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.

Illinois Wesleyan University’s dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 885 students from 31 states and 23 countries.

PACT is holding auditions for “Clue the Musical” on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Polo Area Community Theatre.

Firefighters from 13 departments battled a hay bale fire at a farm in the 6000 block of West Pines Road, between Oregon and Polo, Monday afternoon.

Firefighters from 13 departments battled a hay bale fire at a farm in the 6000 block of West Pines Road, between Oregon and Polo, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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

In September 1946, around 70 freshmen entered PCHS with pep, enthusiasm and interest. We all flocked to high school following an ad in the Tri-County Press, which listed the reasons as to why we needed to go there and what the school had to offer.

The Amboy City Council learned the details of a fundraising campaign Monday that could pay the bill for Amboy High School students to attend Sauk Valley Community College. 

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.

I have a sign in my front yard and I am not running for office. The sign says: “Congratulations, Natalie O’Connor. 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year. West Carroll Elementary School.”

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

Joey Rowland was recently named the January Student of the Month at Polo Community High School. He received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for his efforts.

Breanna Cisketti, ag/commercial lender at First State Bank Shannon Polo Lake Carroll, recently attended the Community Bankers Association of Illinois Ag Lenders Conference.

The Polo Area Community Theatre is gearing up for its rendition of Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced.” The play will be performed Feb. 13, 14 and 20 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the theater at 117 N. Franklin Ave. in Polo.

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.

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

Guest Column: Recently someone said the temperature was to get up in the 40s and someone else said 50s. Right away, I wondered when do we start looking for robins?

Spray tan business owner Caitlin O'Connor has studios in Dixon and Polo, and has become part of wedding mornings – helping brides feel comfortable, natural and camera-ready for their big day before they ever step into their dresses.

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

Here's a list of upcoming events planned for February at the Polo library.

Polo Area Community Theatre is in rehearsals for Agatha Christie’s murder mystery “A Murder is Announced”.

Polo School District Superintendent Kelly Mandrell has been named the 2026 Northwest Region IASA superintendent of distinction, a district news release said.

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

Obendorf: Since I have been shut up in the house, I have been working with a bucket of apples that Mike left for me. I started first with sliced apples and cheese. Then I went to cooked apples with cinnamon. Next in line was applesauce made in my blender.

Polo’s Harper Clark was recently named to the president’s list at Iowa State University.

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

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

Obendorf: This is the weather for soup and more hot chocolate as I stay huddled up in my chair. Alexa tells me the next day or two will not be any better as she warns people to stay in.

Jada Garcia was recently named the December Student of the Month at Polo Community High School.

Polo Area Community Theatre is hosting a trivia night Jan. 24 at The Polo Room.

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

Recently we lost Nancy Parks from our church and Max Snook and Richard Jacks from our community.

To make screenings easy and accessible, OSF Saint Katharine offers free blood pressure checks at two convenient locations in Lee and Ogle counties.

Guest column: A special doll and a phone call from a friend brighten the holiday season.

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

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

Obendorf: I am always amazed how quickly some people say goodbye to Christmas and look to the year coming next.

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