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Oregon man dies in garage fire

An investigation is being conducted into the death of a 59-year-old Oregon man who's body was found in his burning garage late Tuesday. Dental records were used to help identify former banker Patrick C. Riley. His wife, Cheryl, was out of town when the fire started around 9:50 p.m. in the garage at ... Read More »

Researchers tracking the 'dinosaurs of the prairie' at Nachusa Grasslands

Boykin spaniels help in the search to find turtles

Students build trebuchets for physics lesson

Local News

OHS music department nets IHSA third place trophy

Hard work and countless hours of practice proved that the Oregon High School music department deserved an IHSA Class B third place trophy. "It is a really big deal to earn th ... Read More »

Sports

Oregon Country Club reopens

Sunshine and mild temperatures Tuesday brought golfers out for opening day at the Oregon Country Club. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day weather wise,” said Matthew Mc ... Read More »

Opinion

Surprised over higher taxes after assessed value for home decreased

Dear Editor, So I get my taxes in the mail thinking I was getting a lower tax bill because my assessed value on the house went down. Was I in for a surprise.  Looked at my t ... Read More »

Now is the time to write your elected officials

Dear Editor, There is an old Chinese proverb that goes something like this: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.  Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetim ... Read More »

Community

Style show at Lifeline Pantry May 19

Lifeline Pantry will host a style show on Saturday, May 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. upstairs at Conover Square Mall. Refreshments will be served to celebrate the pantry's 30 ye ... Read More »

OHS Jazz Band to host annual dance on May 11

The Oregon High School Jazz Band will host its annual jazz dance on Friday, May 11 in the OHS band room beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Re ... Read More »

Obituaries

Martha Ruter

Martha Ruter, 96, Baileyville, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Polo Rehab and Health Care Center.  She was born on Sept. 14, 1915 in Titonka, Iowa, the daughter of Matthe ... Read More »

Jack D. Rosquist

Jack D. Rosquist, 79, Dixon, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.  He was a foundry worker for Rockford Drop Forge and a grounds keeper for Lost ... Read More »

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