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LocalMarch 3, 2010 By Vinde Wells - Editor A steady stream of area residents stopped by the Nash Recreation Center, Oregon, last week to get a look at the drawings which detail this year’s reconstruction of Ill. 2 north of Oregon. By Vinde Wells - Editor True to her word, Oregon resident Sue Herrod did her best Feb. 25 to get the message out that she doesn’t believe some Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) officials can be trusted. By Vinde Wells - Editor Ogle County fire departments have a new tool in their farm rescue arsenal, thanks a local organization. The stone pillars that mark the driveway to the Riverview Cemetery will be relocated during the Ill. 2 construction project. By Earleen Hinton - General Manager A sequence of photographs taken recently at Nachusa Grasslands has area birders buzzing. By Vinde Wells - Editor Although state budget woes likely mean changes are in the offing for the Ogle County Extension office, programs like 4-H are expected to remain intact. By Tara Becker - Shaw News Service An herb resembling marijuana being sold at two local smoke shops has been pulled from the shelves. By Ilene Haluska - Shaw News Service To hear Paige Myroth describe it, spelling is as easy as she made it look Feb. 25. February 25, 2010 A quilt and a 42-inch plasma TV will be among the items raffled off at a spaghetti supper and fundraiser for Relay for Life on April 17 at 5 p.m. at the Oregon Golf Club. By Chris Johnson - Reporter A student’s accomplishments on the wresting mat and in the classroom were acknowledged by Polo School officials Monday evening. A effort by seventh grade basketball players who wanted to show their support for a teacher and coach has also ended up benefiting a Mt. Morris family. By Vinde Wells - Editor Jerry Yount’s cement lamb is securely back in the fold. By Vinde Wells - Editor No arrests have been made and no new information is available in the fatal shooting of a Byron man two weeks ago. By Chris Johnson - Reporter Motorists in Oregon had better stay off their cell phones when driving in a school zone. By Earleen Hinton - General Manager Oregon residents will not be seeing an increase in their water rates—at least not right now. The Forreston Cardinals defeated Prophetstown 60-33 Feb. 24 to advance to the Fulton Regional Final against Milledgeville. |
March 3, 2010 Work on Illinois 2 north of Oregon is underway. IDOT held a public open house about the project Feb. 25 at NASH Recreation Center, Oregon. Along Illinois 2, crews were out removing trees throughout the week. Reader poll |
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