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

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society describes a hectic week of preparing for a program at the museum.

Representatives from the organization will be on hand with a display and information about the programs and opportunities they offer individuals with special needs.

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.

June events have been set at the Polo Public Library.

The University of Dubuque recognized and celebrated the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate and seminary students with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2.

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

The candidates for graduation included Cody Buskohl of Polo, cum laude, who majored in quantitative finance.

Betty Obendorf writes about needed renovations to the Polo Historical Society building in her weekly Ogle County Life column.

Illinois Wesleyan University’s dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 883 students from 29 states and 18 countries.

Each year, the Polo Lions Club partners with the keynote speaker of their annual Farmers’ Night to support youth programming in the area.

The University of Dubuque recently named Ogle County students to its spring semester 2026 academic dean’s list.

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.

Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the spring 2026 dean’s list, including Kamryn Stockton of Polo.

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society chronicles a trip to the Polo Farmer's Market.

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.

The Polo Garden Club, formerly Polo Woman’s Garden Club, will be hosting its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 9. This group is new and growing to meet the community’s interest in flower and vegetable gardening.

Scholarships are given to those students who best exemplify the goals of PFLAG: advocacy, support, and education.

A group of Polo schoolchildren enjoyed a ride to school in the Polo Police Department’s newly-acquired Humvee on May 21 after winning a local fundraising raffle.

Polo Community High School recently held a signing day for three of its student athletes who will be continuing their careers in college.

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

A single-family home in Rochelle that sold for $155,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ogle County during the past week.

Fans of classic Western movies and entertainment are invited to visit the Polo Historical Museum during Town & Country Days' open hours on Saturday, June 20, for a special exhibit celebrating legendary entertainer Roy Rogers.

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society talks spring flowers around Polo and upcoming programs.

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

The Polo Lions Club recently awarded scholarships of $500 to 16 graduating seniors of Polo Community High School.

Polo and Forreston high schools held commencement exercises for the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

"The Polo Lions Club would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the many local businesses and community members who helped make this year’s Candy Day a tremendous success."

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society talks about plans for Polo's Town and Country Days in June.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for May 4-8, 2026.

Carlee Grobe was recently named the May Student of the Month at Polo Community High School.

Riley Espig was recently named the April Student of the Month at Polo Community High School.

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society chronicles a high-traffic day at the Polo Historical Society and the artifacts discussed.

The Polo Historical Society will host a travelogue presentation on Wednesday, June 3, featuring Krista Lichtenheld.

Mt. Morris native Beth George recently wrote and published a fiction novel under the pen name Georgia Lovett. 

From basement walls to buildings across Illinois, a Polo artist is transforming ordinary surfaces into murals inspired by pop culture and local history.

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

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society covers current museum outreach and plans for Town & Country Days in her latest column.

“Clue the Musical”, presented by Polo Area Community Theatre, opens Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. with additional performances on May 2 and 8 at 7 p.m. and May 3 and 9 at 2 p.m. at the Old Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave., Polo.

Polo Area Community Theatre will perform "Clue the Musical" at 7 p.m. May 8 and at 2 p.m. May 9 at the PACT theater at 117 N. Franklin in Polo.

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.

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

The Polo Public Library recently released its schedule of events for May.

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society talks about recent finds while getting into item processing at the Polo Museum.

Local artists, bakers, crafters, farmers and growers will be offering their homegrown, homemade and home-raised products.

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

Polo School District Superintendent Kelly Mandrell has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by her peers in the Northwest Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators.

Byron Grobe was recently named the March Student of the Month at Polo Community High School and received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for his efforts.

The 100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County met at the Lincoln Arts Center in Rochelle on April 16 and voted to donate $11,700 to the Polo Area Community Theater.