Oregon News

MOUNT MORRIS – The Rhythm Ramblers, a local band that first formed in the 1960s and were recently resurrected, will play at the Mount Morris Moose Lodge 8-11 p.m. Saturday.

Senator to ask FBI for help in 1948 murder: Sheriff says FBI declined request 
more than 2 years ago By VINDE WELLS 
vwells@shawnews.com 
Shaw News Service Mary Jane Reed was found shot to death in June 1948; her murderer was never found.

OREGON – A federal takeover of Thomson Correctional Center wouldn't affect the number of federal prisoners boarded at Ogle County Jail, the fees from which bring about $1 million a year to county coffers, Sheriff Greg Beitel said Tuesday.

Honor Flight, www.honorflight.org, is a national organization dedicated to sending World War II vets to Washington, D.C., to see the memorial created in their honor.

STERLING – Veterans Day ceremonies are being held Wednesday across the Sauk Valley.

Ogle County sheriff says the department will reduce costs by not buying new equipment, and participating in only state- and federally mandated training.

OREGON – Two young Polo men already charged in a one-night burglary spree in Dixon now also have been charged in eight of about 40 break-ins in the Polo area.

Several members of The Starved Rock Model "A" Club recently drove their "A"s" to Oregon, Ill., to cruise the Rock River and enjoy the fall colors aboard the paddlewheeler, the Spirit of Oregon.

Construction workers Tuesday digging along state Route 64 about 2 miles east of Oregon cut a Verizon fiber optic line, which led to land line phone service and possibly Internet problems in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties, according to the Ogle County Sheriff's Department.

Amanda Hill, 21, is a sales associate and bartender at the Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe in Dixon.

OREGON – The most recent round of Ogle County budget cuts will mean layoffs in the sheriff's department, where union members have refused to accept wage freezes and salary rollbacks.

OREGON – Ogle County State's Attorney Ben Roe said Tuesday that he needs more information before he can decide whether to charge three young men in a rash of Polo burglaries.

OREGON – Forreston Village President and veteran Ogle County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Harn wants his boss' job.

A worker fills in a washed-out bridge at Lost Nation with rock after it succumbed to a torrent of water June 21.

STERLING – The Battle of the Bands, which raises money for the Sterling Municipal Band's trip to Washington, D.C. next year, begins at 6 tonight at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

The entire fifth grade class at Cass Junior High School in Darien spent three days in Oregon, Ill., last week visiting the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center.

Illinois State Police Dustin M. Horner, 35, of Ashton; 10:14 a.m. Thursday at state Route 251 and Lincoln Highway, Rochelle; no seat belt, no valid driver's license; given notice to appear in court.

Josh Williams, 27, is a packer at Crest Foods in Ashton, and is studying wind turbine maintenance at Sauk Valley Community College.

Get those 
tails a waggin' - ROCK FALLS – A poker run and dinner for Happy Tails Humane Society will be Sunday.

OREGON – Fresh-baked apple pies and hot pork sandwiches will be on the menu Sunday at the Ogle County Pilots and Rock River Flyers third annual Pork 'n' Pie Dinner and Bid 'n' Buy Auction at Ogle County Airport, on state Route 64.