Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Students at Rochelle Township High School drove out of the parking lot one last time after completing finals week. The high school is now on summer vacation until summer school starts on Thursday, May 30.
The school will hold graduation for Seniors on Saturday.
Rochelle Elementary School is still in session until next week. ...more
Modified: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Rochelle firefighters were called to a structure fire on Saturday and were able to extinguish the flames before too much damage could be done.
At 4:43 p.m., firefighters were called to respond to 6875 Sarah Avenue west of Rochelle. Upon arrival, firefighters could see flames coming from the garage area of the home and heavy smoke coming from ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
ROCHELLE -- In an effort to streamline operations and better handle public tax dollars, the City of Rochelle has absorbed the Rochelle Tourism Board and will now be a public organizations with all meetings open to the public.
City manager David Plyman said the only source of funding for the tourism board is city taxation with fixed revenue from ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Congratulations to local Little League baseball player Owen Haas who sold 27 subscriptions to the Rochelle News-Leader as part of a fundraiser for the Rochelle Little League organization and won the Grand Prize for most overall sales!
Owen, along with his parents, Chris and Lisa, and sister, Morgan, picked up their four tickets for the Cubs vs. Dodger ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Rochelle Municipal Utilities began its annual hydrant-flushing project Monday in the Hub City. The fire hydrants are opened and allowed to run in an effort to circulate water in the underground water mains. It will take approximately three weeks to complete the entire system. RMU Water Division Operators will be flushing the hydrants Monday through Friday each ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
ROCHELLE -- On May 24, the gymnasium at Rochelle Township High School will be filled with Rochelle Middle School eighth-graders walking across the stage to complete their time in the elementary district with a graduation ceremony. Like all graduation ceremonies, this marks an end and a beginning. The Parents Resource Network, a committee of parents who act as a resource ...more
Modified: Monday, May 20th, 2013
Central and Tilton Elementary Schools held their annual Fun Run on Friday, May 17. The races kicked off near each school and students weaved around Rochelle while running the 1.2 miles ending at Cooper Park. ...more
Posted: Monday, May 20th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- City officials are looking into the possibilty of refurbishing the Hub Theatre.
"The city commissioned an architect to inspect the property and see what repairs need to be made before the building could open," said city manager David Plyman. "The architect presented to city council that the building needs a new roof, exterior masonry and new heating, ...more
Modified: Monday, May 20th, 2013
Alejandro Nambo sat in his seat in the Rochelle Township High School gymnasium Friday shocked after hearing his named called during the Renaissance assembly. Nambo's name was the first student whose name was drawn of students with perfect attendance for at least one quarter.
Nambo, a junior, had been joking moments before his name was called that he was ...more
Posted: Monday, May 20th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Rochelle Township High School principal Travis McGuire may be leaving the district to take a superintendent's position at Hinckley-Big Rock School District and RTHS board members are expected to discuss the position Monday night.
According to RTHS superintendent Jamie Craven, McGuire is in talks to fill the vacant superintendent role at the DeKalb County school. The HBR school ...more
Modified: Monday, May 20th, 2013
Lottery tickets are selling and the jackpot is going up for the Power Ball and Mega Millions keeping local store clerks busy. Above, Donna Durham purchased a Power Ball ticket Friday morning. Abbie Ellis, an employee at Rochelle Pharmacy, said many customers are sticking to the daily drawing and were buying Mega Millions on Friday and she expected to be ...more
Modified: Friday, May 17th, 2013
Alejandro Nambo sat in his seat shocked after hearing his named called during the Renaissance assembly at Rochelle Township High School on Friday. Nambo's name was the first students whose name was drawn out of the bucket of students with perfect attendance for at least one quarter.
However, the RTHS junior had to wait until the end of the ...more
Posted: Friday, May 17th, 2013
OREGON -- On Tuesday afternoon, Rochelle resident Joe Drought stood in front of the Ogle County Courthouse and announced his bid for Ogle County Sheriff.
"It is fitting that we are here in front of the historic Ogle County Courthouse to make this announcement. This place is the traditional symbol of justice for this county," Drought said. "Since 1891, ...more
Posted: Friday, May 17th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Rochelle City Council members voted 6-0 Monday night to adopt a resolution to set a fee for residential waste pick-up.
Northern Illinois Disposal Services currently provides a weekly landscape waste collection service, from March 15 through Dec. 15, to 2,946 residential customers in Rochelle at a monthly cost of $2.38. In addition, the street department provides monthly brush ...more
Modified: Friday, May 17th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- The Rochelle Elementary School Board approved the resignation of Lincoln School principal, Bill Pritchard, at its meeting Tuesday night.
Pritchard is moving back to his hometown and accepted a job offer in the Champaign school district. Pritchard has served as principal at Lincoln for two years.
The board approved the hire of two new teachers ...more
Posted: Friday, May 17th, 2013
OGLE COUNTY -- Ogle County Treasurer John Coffman has announced that his office mailed out property tax bills this week.
The first installment payment is due June 14 while the second installment payment is set for Sept. 6.
The document will contain tax information and payment coupons for both installments.
Payments can be made in cash or check by mail ...more
Posted: Friday, May 17th, 2013
OREGON -- On Oct. 1, 2012, the Ogle County Health Department was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Northwest Illinois Area Health Education Center. This grant is to be used to assist the health department in evaluating whether or not Ogle County industries would be interested and/or willing to participate in a worksite wellness program.
In the past, ...more
Posted: Thursday, May 16th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Rochelle Township High School principal Travis McGuire may be leaving the district to take a superintendent's position at Hinckley-Big Rock School District.
According to RTHS superintendent Jamie Craven, McGuire is in talks to fill the vacant superintendent role at the DeKalb County school. The HBR school board is meeting next Wednesday night to discuss and possibly act on ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Tom Misciasci and Leo Gildea tee off on hole one at Fairways Golf Course in Rochelle on Wednesday morning.
Misciasci and Gildea try to golf about 6 days a week.
Fairways is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. until dusk. Cost to golf 18 rounds on a weekday is $18. ...more
Modified: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Rochelle City Council members met in regular session Monday night and covered several agenda items.
City clerk Bruce McKinney read a proclamation recognizing Police Week is May 12 through May 18. Rochelle Mayor Chet Olson then presented Rochelle Police Chief Eric Higby, as well as several other officers on hand, with a plaque commemorating the recognition.
Council ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Rochelle Little League held its Opening Day ceremony on Friday evening. The original date had been rescheduled due to poor weather and field conditions. Players from all levels in the league gathered on the field for team introductions and special events. Above, players take part in a t-shirt toss. At right, Richard Ohlinger, representing the Rochelle Rotary, threw a pitch. ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- The Rochelle Township High School Service Award is presented annually to an individual -- student or staff member -- who has gone above and beyond in their approach to serve. This year, RTHS has chosen to honor a senior for his volunteerism and strength of character. Look around daily and you will see many people helping out in ...more
Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
DEKALB -- Area residents now have a chance to see the screening of the movie that was filmed in the fall of 2011 at several local communitues including Rochelle.
"At Any Price" stars Dennis Quad and Zac Efron.
Several Rochelle locations were used on Lincoln Highway as part of the movie. The interior and exterior of the Hub Theatre was ...more
Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013
Cousins Levi and Luke were treated to an afternoon at Kids Ground thanks to their Uncle. The boys enjoyed running around and playing and said their favorite part of the park was "the park."
With the warmer weather, many young kids enjoyed the spring day by playing and picnicking at Cooper Park on Monday. ...more
Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013
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Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- On Saturday, June 22 more than 200 walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rochelle gets underway.
When teams gather at Helms Field on Saturday, June 22 at noon, participants will help the Society mark a major milestone in the fight against cancer.
On May ...more
Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013
ROCHELLE -- Rochelle Township High School recognized members of the Class of 2013 for academic achievement Monday night. Twenty three institutional scholarships were awarded and netted the Class of 2013 $757,000 in academic assistance.
Eighty-seven local and area scholarships were also awarded through the RTHS Alumni Association.
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Dr. C. E. Motlong Memorial: John Whitman (mathematics)
Pearl ...more
Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013
OGLE/LEE COUNTY -- Emergency responders from the region took part in a full-scale disaster training exercise Wednesday, simulating a tornado touching down between Rochelle and Franklin Grove.
More than 20 police, fire and medical agencies from Ogle and Lee Counties participated in the drill. Six different sites were set up throughout Lee and Ogle Counties to give emergency responders a ...more
Posted: Monday, May 13th, 2013
llage President Kim Whalen opened last Wednesday night's board meeting by relaying former trustee Vicki Stewart's regrets for not being able to attend what would have been her last meeting.
"Vicki could not make her last meeting due to health reasons. She was very upset she could not make her last meeting to say goodbye. She said she enjoyed serving ...more
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