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September 2, 2010
By Vinde Wells - Editor
Safety at the Oregon schools will be enhanced, thanks to a $149,000 federal grant aimed at improving emergency plans.
Ogle County Treasurer and Collector John Coffman reminded property owners that the second installment of property tax bills is due Friday, Sept. 3.
By Vinde Wells - Editor
Hot weather Aug. 29 didn’t  slow art lovers down.
By Vinde Wells - Editor
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) came to Ogle County last week to offer assistance to residents and business owners whose property was damaged by flooding a month ago.
By Chris Johnson - Reporter
With an amazing time of 17 hours 26 minutes, team Wedali crossed the finish line first during the Thunder Rolls Adventure Race Aug. 28.
By Chris Johnson - Reporter
Before 76 teams set out on the course for The Eighth Annual Thunder Rolls Adventure Race, they had a mandatory meeting where they learned about the course.
By Chris Johnson - Reporter
Trampling through the prairie like a herd of buffalo, 76 adventure racing teams wound through Ogle County Aug. 28 during a 102-mile and 54-mile race.
By Chris Johnson - Reporter
One challenge during the Thunder Rolls Adventure Race was pack rafting on the Rock River.
August 26, 2010
By Vinde Wells - Editor
A so far unsuccessful lawn restoration means a change of layout for Ogle County’s biggest festival.
By Chris Johnson - Reporter
Help is on the way for local residents and businesses who suffered losses when heavy rains caused flooding last month.
By Earleen Hinton - General Manager
A Sept. 8 court date has been set for an Oregon woman accused of embezzling $32,000 from an Oregon bank.
By Angie Theisen - Oregon Library Board Member
The Oregon Public Library does not currently meet state or federal standards.
By Vinde Wells - Editor
One hundred youthful faces were on hand Aug. 20 to celebrate the end of an 11-month, $7.5 million facelift of the grandest —and most noticeable lady in Oregon.
By Earleen Hinton - General Manager
A water-logged lawn mower was the oddest catch of the day when 80 volunteers went trolling for trash at the second annual Rock River Sweep Aug. 21.
By Vinde Wells - Editor
Two Oregon women spent most of the summer volunteering at an orphanage in Africa and returned home forever changed.
By Vinde Wells - Editor
A longtime downtown Polo business will close its doors next week.
September 2, 2010
 
The Thunder Rolls Adventure Race wound its way through Ogle and Lee Counties Aug. 28.  Watch some footage of the competition.
August 31, 2010
 
The Thunder Rolls Adventure Race wound its way through Ogle and Lee counties Aug. 28.  See photos from the event in this video slideshow.  For stories about the race pick up a copy of the Sept. 2 Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, or Tri-County Press.  A video about the race will be posted on this website Sept. 3.

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