Earleen Hinton

Darnell A. Wilson, 37, is charged with three counts of possessing cocaine with the intent to deliver in a drug-free zone, one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to deliver, and one count of possessing MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy.

Joshua T. Anderson, 38, was arrested April 10 after the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at his home in the 700 block of South Central Street in Woosung.

Polo traveled to Forreston on Thursday, May 2, 2024 for softball and baseball games. The Cardinals downed the Marcos 20-0 on the baseball field while the Lady Marcos bested the Lady Cardinals 17-5.

One local fire district offers help after traumatic calls.

A dog and its alert homeowner started the lifesaving events in this small town where the scenic Rock River and its low head dam draws thousands of visitors, but also requires constant training for first responders when accidents happen.

Cory Love was accused of pushing woman off toilet, then attempting to strangle her and shove her head into toilet.

The 1901 free-flowing fountain has been officially turned on for the 2024 season.

Forreston High School presented Annie on Saturday and Sunday

Little Orphan Annie came to Forreston High School on Sunday, April 28, 2024 delighting the audience to the familiar tunes and plot twists of the popular musical and movie. Students also offered an evening performance on Saturday, April 27.

Oregon scored five runs in the fourth inning en route to a 7-1 win over Polo on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Jackson Messenger had one hit for the Hawks with three RBIs followed by Logan Weems with one hit and one RBI. Jack Washburn had one hit, a double. Bryce Becker was the winning pitcher. Nolan Hahn and Carter Merdian had one hit each for the Marcos.

Matthew T. Plote, 36, was convicted of killing Melissa Lamesch, 27, on Nov. 25, 2020, just one day before Thanksgiving and two days before her full-term baby was to be born.

Armon D. Pearson, 24, has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Ogle County sheriff's deputies say more than 46 pounds of cannabis, with an estimated street value of $200,000, was seized following a search at Joshua Anderson's home.

Local teams compete in softball, baseball, soccer and track

Polo hosted Eastland on the softball and baseball diamonds at Westside Park on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Thirteen miles to the east, Oregon soccer hosted North Boone. The Lady Hawks won their game 3-1.