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

Rochelle Township High School hosted the Interstate 8 Conference speech meet Saturday, Jan. 10.

Southern New Hampshire University is congratulating Rochelle-area students named to the fall 2025 president’s list.

The Flagg Township Museum held its annual meeting Jan. 3 at the museum.

Rochelle Township High School sophomore bowler Austin Hartnett’s best game of the season came outside of a meet. He bowled a 300 on Monday, Jan. 5, on a double date at T-Byrd Lanes in Rochelle.

Chicagoland comedian Des Mulrooney will perform at the Lincoln Arts Center in Rochelle on Friday, Jan. 16.

The Rochelle Fire Department saw an increase in total emergency calls in 2025, RFD Chief Dave Sawlsville said Jan. 2.

Borowicz: Winter is a reflective time of year. As we celebrate the holidays with family and friends, make resolutions for the new year and slow down during the shorter, colder days, we naturally take time to reflect on our lives.

The REC Center at 802 Jones Road in Rochelle recently celebrated its five-year anniversary.

Stan Eden of rural Oregon served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. His service included helping with rebuilding efforts after the Korean War.

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

After a great Christmas with family, I think about what we have. How sometimes, we tend to “hang” in the past and forget that our future holds so much.

Do you feel our President and the Republican party are doing everything possible to help you in your daily life? Are they focused on your needs?

Matthew S. Robinson, 29, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, waived his right to a preliminary hearing, entered the not guilty plea, and asked for a jury trial.

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Flagg Township Museum is starting to celebrate with several fun and festive events in January.

The Ogle County Democrats recently celebrated with a fundraiser and canned food collection drive in December.

The Rochelle Area Community Foundation recently announced Yazmin Nambo as its 2026 board president.

As 2025 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments the city of Rochelle has achieved together over the past year with the support of staff, leadership and council members.

Rochelle Apple Roasted Cafe & Family Restaurant opened in mid-December at 134 May Mart Drive in Rochelle at the former site of Dog Hub.

Rochelle Community Hospital has temporarily updated its visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase of respiratory illness in Rochelle and the surrounding area.

As I prepare to close an 8-year chapter serving as city manager of Rochelle, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the residents, businesses and community partners who have supported our organization and our shared vision for this community.

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.

During World War II and into the post-war period, two religions had chaplains: Christian (Protestant and Roman Catholic) and Jewish. There are now five religions with chaplains: Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu.

A look back at some of the top Rochelle-News-Leader stories from the past year.

The City of Rochelle’s work in 2025 included infrastructure work, small business development, and staffing replacement and expansion, City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh said Dec. 17.

A look back at some of the top Rochelle News-Leader stories from the past year.

The city of Rochelle presented a facade grant for $2,550 on Monday, Dec. 22, to Tecalitlan Restaurant at 1071 N. Caron Road.

At a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Rochelle City Council voted unanimously to appoint City Engineer Sam Tesreau as interim city manager following the resignation and impending departure of City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh.

December is almost over. We participated in the annual Christmas Walk parade. Our float was decorated with Christmas lights, a Snoopy doghouse and the Peanuts characters.

Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the college.

Rochelle presented a facade grant program check for $1,550 on Monday, Dec. 22, to Salon Idyll at 400 Lincoln Highway.

The Rochelle Township High School Speech team competed in the Byron Christmas Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 20. The team placed third out of the 13 teams participating.

The city of Rochelle public works department will pick up Christmas trees at the curb from Jan. 2-16.

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

The city of Rochelle on Dec. 9 announced the resignation and impending departure of City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh, who has accepted a position as city administrator of Washington, Illinois.

Rochelle historian Tom McDermott tells the story of German immigrants Rudolf and Else Metzger and their journey to Rochelle.

Overall, 184 students completed a program or certificate requirement for the fall 2025 semester.

The Rochelle City Council and Ogle-Lee Fire Protection District Board of Trustees recently approved a $669,000 purchase for the third phase of their joint fire training facility at 920 S. Main St. in Rochelle.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation awarded $124,250 in program enhancement funds to Kishwaukee College departments for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Julie Dudziak won the $2,500 prize.

Rochelle Community Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 18, hosted its fifth annual holiday drive-thru dinner and distributed 200 meals to people in need.

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.

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

Superintendent Jason Harper said Monday, Dec. 15, that the 2026-27 schedule underwent no major changes from the previous year. Aug. 10 will be the first day of the 2026-2027 school year.

Levi Waddle, a senior at Rochelle Township High School, was recently named the December Rochelle Rotary Club Student of the Month.