<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Local News</title><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com</link><description>The latest news from the oglecountynews.com website</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Doug Knapp sworn in as new mayor of Polo</title><description>Polo's new mayor, as well as other newly elected city officials, were sworn in Monday night to a packed house.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/05/09/doug-knapp-sworn-in-as-new-mayor-of-polo/a2dv3t7/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/05/09/doug-knapp-sworn-in-as-new-mayor-of-polo/a2dv3t7/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 20:38:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Vickle announces candidacy for county sheriff</title><description>Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn may face competition in the Republican primary next March if he decides to run again.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/05/03/van-vickle-announces-candidacy-for-county-sheriff/a7gc36v/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/05/03/van-vickle-announces-candidacy-for-county-sheriff/a7gc36v/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 18:17:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rock announces candidacy for Ogle County State's Attorney</title><description>Ogle County State's Attorney Michael Rock announced Tuesday that he will run for his current post next year.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/18/rock-announces-candidacy-for-ogle-county-states-attorney/ax47ke3/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/18/rock-announces-candidacy-for-ogle-county-states-attorney/ax47ke3/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:57:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taxpayers defeat referendum for new library in Oregon</title><description>Oregon won’t be getting a new public library after all.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/11/taxpayers-defeat-referendum-for-new-library-in-oregon/atb1tx3/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/11/taxpayers-defeat-referendum-for-new-library-in-oregon/atb1tx3/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:18:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Volunteers help complete move</title><description>Countless volunteers helped complete the relocation of Angel Treasure's Resale Shop last week.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/volunteers-help-complete-move/a4wyhzn/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/volunteers-help-complete-move/a4wyhzn/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:25:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Residents turn out to hear from VP candidates</title><description>The three candidates for Mt. Morris’ village president agreed the village took some big hits in the last 4 years, with hundreds of layoffs.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/residents-turn-out-to-hear-from-vp-candidates/ane4ont/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/residents-turn-out-to-hear-from-vp-candidates/ane4ont/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Referendums facing voters at April 9 election</title><description>Ogle County voters will decide numerous referendums from sales tax to concealed carry April 9 when they go to the polls.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/referendums-facing-voters-at-april-9-election/asto22e/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/referendums-facing-voters-at-april-9-election/asto22e/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:10:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two rescued after boat capsizes below the Oregon dam</title><description>Two people escaped serious injury Saturday morning but their dog is presumed to have perished when the boat they were fishing from capsized in the Rock River below the Oregon dam.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/two-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-below-the-oregon-dam/anap0gg/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/04/04/two-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-below-the-oregon-dam/anap0gg/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:02:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Loss of funding forces changes at Forrestville</title><description>Eight teachers were let go and elementary classes were reconfigured last week as part of the Forrestville Valley School Board’s ongoing effort to pare down spending.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/loss-of-funding-forces-changes-at-forrestville/ats8w5c/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/loss-of-funding-forces-changes-at-forrestville/ats8w5c/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:09:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sewer plant is almost finished</title><description>Wastewater will soon be flowing through the new $10 million treatment facility in Polo.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/sewer-plant-is-almost-finished/ar139lw/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/sewer-plant-is-almost-finished/ar139lw/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:56:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Communication is a key for farmers of the future</title><description>A Lee County farmer was invited to share her story of farming during the Oregon Rotary Rural/Urban Day program.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/communication-is-a-key-for-farmers-of-the-future/a28xjs0/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/communication-is-a-key-for-farmers-of-the-future/a28xjs0/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:49:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunny Saturday for 63rd annual antique show</title><description /><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/sunny-saturday-for-63rd-annual-antique-show/a7um16p/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/28/sunny-saturday-for-63rd-annual-antique-show/a7um16p/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:38:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Video gaming terminals are turned on in Polo</title><description>Video gaming went live late last week at a Polo bar and restaurant.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/video-gaming-terminals-are-turned-on-in-polo/agmcaks/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/video-gaming-terminals-are-turned-on-in-polo/agmcaks/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:02:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Judge supports changes with juveniles in courts</title><description>An Ogle County judge said last week that he supports a recent recommendation to place 17-year-olds in juvenile court for both misdemeanor and felony charges.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/judge-supports-changes-with-juveniles-in-courts/awpc2g6/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/judge-supports-changes-with-juveniles-in-courts/awpc2g6/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:59:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Students perform Star Wars music</title><description>Not every school district's band concert includes directors battling with lightsabers or students performing under the watchful eyes of a protocol droid.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/students-perform-star-wars-music/aux2txk/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/students-perform-star-wars-music/aux2txk/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:55:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Elementary students show their science projects</title><description>The Blackhawk Center was filled Saturday morning with the sights and sounds of the Oregon Elementary School Science Fair.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/elementary-students-show-their-science-projects/ayx1zhs/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/21/elementary-students-show-their-science-projects/ayx1zhs/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:51:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City council honors two employees</title><description>Two city employees were honored Tuesday by the Ogle City Council.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/14/city-council-honors-two-employees/atr1t06/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/14/city-council-honors-two-employees/atr1t06/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:29:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ex-bank employee charged with fraud</title><description>A former employee of an Oregon bank faces several charges, including theft and financial fraud.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/14/ex-bank-employee-charged-with-fraud/a6iknto/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/14/ex-bank-employee-charged-with-fraud/a6iknto/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:19:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rain, melting snow cause Rock River to rise</title><description>With the Rock River almost at flood stage Tuesday afternoon, Ogle County Sheriff's Police were getting prepared.</description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/14/rain-melting-snow-cause-rock-river-to-rise/anbzxh9/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/14/rain-melting-snow-cause-rock-river-to-rise/anbzxh9/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:13:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual FFA Toy Show is Saturday in Forreston</title><description>The Forreston FFA Alumni will hold its 25th annual Toy Show &amp; Craft Fair on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forreston Junior-Senior High School. </description><link>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/07/annual-ffa-toy-show-is-saturday-in-forreston/alfeb1n/</link><guid>http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/03/07/annual-ffa-toy-show-is-saturday-in-forreston/alfeb1n/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:42:31 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>