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VOLUME 159 NO. 34 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865

Friday, December 26, 2025 • $1.00

CHEERS FOR THE CARDINALS

Earleen Hinton

Forreston High School cheerleaders rally the crowd during the Cardinals’ game with Polo at the 64th Forreston Holiday Tournament on Dec. 13. The tournament concluded Dec. 19 with Sterling Newman edging Byron in overtime. High school sports roundup on page 18.

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INDEX Betty’s Column............................... 4 Crime and Courts........................6-7 Property Transfers.......................... 8

Classifieds.................................13-17 Sports........................................ 17-20

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Leaf River Soaring Eagles hold annual 4-H Christmas party sert. The members had their December meeting before playing games.

They played a candy cane game and The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H pin the nose on Rudolph. There also Club held its annual Christmas party were jars filled with candy to guess how Dec. 8. many pieces were in each container.

The main dish was pizza. Each memEach member brought a gift for a gift ber brought a dish to pass of salad or des- exchange. At the end of the fun-filled

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evening, each member took a container or two of cookies home to give to organizations in the community.

If you are looking for a club that is active in the community, call Rene Wehler at 815-973-8132 for more information on the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club.

FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Holiday Hours

Hat and Mitten Tree

The Forreston Public Library will be closed New Year’s Day. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Year’s Eve.

The hat and mitten tree is up and ready for donations of new or gently used hats, gloves, mittens or scarves. Donations will be given to area organizations for distribution.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime 10 a.m. Wednesdays: There will be no

Storytime on Dec. 31. Storytime will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

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OGLE COUNTY BOARD

Rebecca Duke appointed to clerk and recorder seat

By JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Ogle County Board unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday, Dec. 16, recognizing Ogle County Clerk and Recorder Laura Cook, who will retire this month after 271/2 years in the clerk’s office.

The board proclaimed Dec. 19 as “Laura Cook Day” in Ogle County and Board Chairman Bruce Larson presented Cook with a plaque for her service. Cook began as a deputy clerk in 1988 and was chief deputy clerk before being elected clerk and recorder in 2016.

“She has faithfully and diligently served the citizens of Ogle County,” Larson said. “She has demonstrated exceptional commitment. Her service has been marked by dedication to the efficient and transparent operation of county government in its various departments.”

Cook thanked the board and the county for their recognition and work over the years.

“When I first moved here, I knew three people: my husband and two children,” Cook said. “Coming from my humble beginnings of not knowing anyone here to being a representative of the county, I’ve enjoyed every bit of it.

Thank you.”

Duke appointed county clerk and recorder

Following recognition of Cook for her retirement, the board voted unanimously to appoint Rebecca “Becky”

and will be operated by Summit Ridge Energy. The entire property parcel is 47.54 acres, and what is not used for solar panels will remain agricultural land.

The board also passed a commercial battery energy storage system siting and operating ordinance by a vote of 15-7 for renewable energy.

The state legislature’s recently passed Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) will include new standards regarding battery power storage. Board members Wayne Reising and Ryan Reeverts spoke against the ordinance Tuesday, stating the county should wait Jeff Helfrich until a state standard is seen.

Board Vice Chairwoman Pat NordOgle County Board Chairman Bruce Larson (right) presents a proclamation in honor of retiring man said the language of the ordinance Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook (center). Rebecca Duke (left) was appointed to fill the role of clerk. could be edited in the future after the state puts the act into effect.

Duke to the office of county clerk and ences, health care and maintenance and “I believe we are on the curve of this recorder until the next election. Duke living skills instruction. and need to be in front of it just as we will hold the powers and responsibilities Brooks thanked the county board for were with solar,” Nordman said. “Going of clerk and recorder until Nov. 30, 2026. its years of support to his organization. forward is the best idea. We can always Duke is an employee of the county He’s served in his position for 11 years. come back and look at it. I think this is a clerk’s office.

“The past 11 years have been the good foundation to start with. What goes “She is qualified and capable to serve most rewarding of my professional life,” on in Springfield is not always best for in the position,” Larson said. “It is in the Brooks said. “Ogle County has been Ogle County.” best interest of Ogle County to ensure a exceptional in its willingness to help the seamless transition of continuity and disabilities community at large and Historic Ogle County Courthouse government operations.”

VOP in particular. We would not be roof work continues Board member Zach Oltmanns said where we are without the county’s supBrooks to retire from port. Thanks for all you have done and roofing work on the historic Ogle Village of Progress County Courthouse will be continuing all you will continue to do.”

Village of Progress Executive Directhrough winter weather. The contractor tor Brion Brooks spoke to the board Solar update recently installed heated pallets for winThe board unanimously approved a ter work at no additional cost to the during the public comment portion of the meeting and said he will be retiring special-use permit by a vote of 20-2 to county. Work will be done as long as allow for the construction and operation weather doesn’t provide hazardous confrom his position.

The Village of Progress serves people of a two-megawatt community solar ditions, Oltmanns said. with developmental disabilities in Ogle energy facility on 17.1 acres in the 12000 Sterling Commercial Roofing was the County through evaluation and assess- block of West Grove Road. low bidder for the project at $813,125, The solar facility will be located in with a $30,000 general contingency ment, job training, supported employment, social and recreational experi- Lincoln Township in the Forreston area allowance.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Ogle County Fair Association hosts annual meeting

The Ogle County Fair Association had its annual meeting at the farm bureau building Nov. 15.

After a potluck dinner, a business meeting for all association members was held. The meeting included approval of last year’s minutes and treasurer’s reports, and a review of the year’s activities.

Miss Ogle County Ruby Mulvaney gave

an update about her activities as queen.

The mowing crew of Brian Grover, Rick Bergner, Steve Pumfrey and Chip Lewison was recognized as volunteers of the year.

New bylaws were approved, which included adding three more directors to the board. The association members voted to fill this year’s open director seats with Brenda Holm, Justin Simpson, Randy Anderson, Joseph Ring and Jon Sheely.

– Shaw Local News Network

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2025 Ogle County Fair elected directors are Brenda Holm, Joseph Ring, Randy Anderson, Justin Simpson and Jon Sheely.

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Retiring clerk Laura Cook recognized for 271/2 years of service

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Polo celebrates Christmas in fine fashion LOCAL NEWS BRIEF POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf It is below zero and my house, which I usually keep at 75 degrees, is hovering around 70. My legs do not work well in cold weather, but I try to keep moving in order to get ready for the family gathering, which is coming soon. Maybe I will try a little baking and get the oven going.

I am proud of myself for getting out the other night and going to the old opera house for a play, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

Patty was picking me up and my daughter, Susan, told me that I needed to go. I am glad I listened to her because I had a wonderful time. I loved the new blue chairs and found them most comfortable. I remember the old opera house seats and sat in them numerous times.

The sound system is great and I did not have trouble hearing. I loved every-

one performing and the play put me in a definite Christmas mood. One cannot get enough of the old Christmas story and watching the children as they played their parts beautifully was amazing. I will look forward to the next play.

Polo’s Christmas celebration came off in fine style and the Polo Historical Society had two full trolleys and two partial ones.

Many people then came into the museum and visited with Kevin and myself. Kevin actually had cleaned out the parking lot at 1:30 at night in order to have it all cleaned for people to park.

He also had the museum all back in order for the day. Many saw the old newspaper table for the first time. I wonder where Paul Graehling managed to find that years ago. It is a treasure.

I had driven around Polo the day before to see where I could easily navigate with my walker. Centennial School was fine, so early the day of Polo’s celebration I went to Centennial School mainly to get some of Beth Green’s baked goods. The cars were unbelievable and of course we were still having

Breakfast with Santa for the kids. I went back home and waited for a while.

Then I went back and parking was better for me. When I entered the gym, I was amazed at all the vendors. They said there were 30 some of them and they all had beautiful Christmas things they had made. I first went to the PEO booth to check that out and, of course, I had to buy a Christmas bucket of Christmas balls for the tree. Now I already had tons of assorted balls but these were green and sparkly and I love just seeing them in the container. I also got a puzzle for Archer, who loves little detailed things. Then I found Beth’s booth and got some baked things.

As I looked around the gym before I left, I thought this would be a super place to do your Christmas shopping. I just do not have that much shopping to do anymore. I shop mainly for the great-grandchildren now. It certainly was a busy day in Polo for the Polo Christmas Festival.

• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

Ellen Hodson of Mt. Morris on Belmont University Dean’s List

Ellen Hodson of Mt. Morris was among more than half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List. About 55% of the university’s 6,934 undergraduate students qualified this semester.

“The high percentage of students earning Dean’s List honors reflects more than academic excellence, it reflects who we are becoming together as a Belmont community,” said Dr. David Gregory, provost and executive vice president for academic excellence.

“This achievement demonstrates what is possible when students pursue their goals in an ambitious, supportive community committed to the flourishing of all. It speaks to the dedication of our students, the mentorship of our faculty and a shared commitment to wisdom.”

Dean’s List eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade-point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. – Shaw Local News Network

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Rochelle man charged with sharing images of child sexual abuse

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com An Ogle County judge denied a rural Rochelle man’s request Wednesday, Dec. 17, to be released from jail as he faces charges of possessing and sharing images of child sexual abuse.

Matthew S. Robinson, 29, was sent back to the Ogle County Jail after making his first court appearance on charges of dissemination of images of child sexual abuse and possession with the intent to disseminate images of child sexual abuse – both Class X felonies – and possession of child sex abuse images, a Class 2 felony.

Assistant Ogle County State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said Robinson possessed and shared the images through SnapChat between July 25 and Dec. 16.

Leisten said the girls depicted were under the age of 13.

Leisten also told Associate Circuit

Judge Anthony Peska that Robinson’s criminal history included a previous adjudication for a similar offense when he was a juvenile in another county.

“Based on the Matthew S. Robinson type of images and his prior record, he should remain in custody,” Leisten told Peska.

Assistant Ogle County Public Defender Eric Morrow argued for Robinson’s release, telling Peska that Robinson was gainfully employed and had scored low on a pretrial risk assessment.

“He has no pending charges, no violent convictions. He has led a law-abiding life since the juvenile offense,” Morrow said, suggesting additional pretrial condi-

tions be levied by the court such as no contact with minor children, electronic monitoring, and forbidding the use of cellphones or computers.

“He could be released under very strict conditions,” Morrow argued.

Leisten argued that Robinson was listed as a sex offender after his juvenile charge was adjudicated.

Peska agreed, denying Robinson’s pretrial release.

Robinson was arrested Dec. 16 about 10:05 a.m. after Ogle County sheriff’s detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in the 10000 block of East South Woodlawn Road in rural Rochelle.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said in a news release that the arrests were made after a lengthy investigation.

He said Ogle County detectives were assisted by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

Peska allowed Robinson to be repre-

sented by Morrow at Wednesday’s hearing, but denied appointing that office for further hearings because Robinson earned too much at his current job.

Defendants can request to be represented by the public defender’s office, but they must fill out a financial affidavit that a judge then uses to determine whether they qualify for the free service.

Robinson’s next court appearance is a status hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 24.

Class X felonies are punishable by six to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with three years to natural life of mandatory supervised release. If convicted, defendants must serve 85% of their sentence and register as a sex offender upon their release.

Class 2 felonies are punishable by three to seven years in prison with two years of mandatory supervised release to follow.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Rochelle man charged with sexual assault of child released from jail

A 36-year-old Rochelle man was released from custody Tuesday, Dec. 16, after making his first court appearance on two counts of predatory criminal Randy L. sexual assault of a Belmonte-Lopez child and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Randy Belmonte-Lopez was released from custody after a petition to detain hearing.

Ogle County Judge Clayton Lindsey set Belmonte-Lopez’s next court hearing for 10 a.m. Dec. 31 and ordered him not to have contact with the alleged victim in addition to the usual conditions set by the court when a defendant is granted pretrial release.

Belmonte-Lopez was charged Tuesday, Dec. 16, with sexually assaulting and abusing an 8-year-old girl on Dec. 3 and between July 4, 2024 and July 4, 2025.

He was arrested by Rochelle police, who were assisted by the Shining Star Advocacy Center during the investigation.

Belmonte-Lopez was represented in court by Assistant Public Defender Brandon Gecan, but private attorney Brian Erwin has filed his appearance for future court dates.

Class X felonies are punishable by six to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with three years to natural life of mandatory supervised release to follow. If convicted, defendants must serve 85% of their sentence and register as a sex offender upon their release.

Class 2 felonies are punishable by three to seven years in prison with two years of mandatory supervised release.

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Trial set for animal rights activist accused of falsely reporting a shooting in Ogle County

An Ogle County judge set a Feb. 17 trial for an animal rights activist accused of falsely reporting a shooting at a rodeo near Rochelle.

Jodie Wiederkehr of Chicago is charged with two counts of falsely reporting an offense, a Class 4 felony, and one count of harassment by telephone, a misdemeanor.

She pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing Aug. 20.

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By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com An Oregon man charged with sexually abusing a teenage girl will remain in jail as his case proceeds through the court system.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, is charged with five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming. He was remanded to the Ogle County Jail after his first court appearance Wednesday, Dec. 17.

According to court documents, the incidents happened between May and July and involved a 16-year-old girl.

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Wiederkehr is the campaign director of Showing Animals Respect and Kindness, which has been advocating for the closure of a rodeo holding steer-tailing events in the county. SHARK has provided officials

The grooming charge accuses Barnes of using a cellphone to “seduce, solicit, lure or entice” the girl to engage in unlawful sexual conduct with him.

Assistant Ogle Brett A. Barnes County State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten told Associate Circuit Judge Anthony Peska that Barnes and the girl were coworkers when the alleged incidents occurred at Barnes’ residence.

Leisten said Barnes admitted to buy-

ing alcohol for the girl and allowed her to stay at his home on at least one occasion, arguing that he should remain in jail to ensure the safety of the victim and the surrounding community.

Assistant Ogle County Public Defender Eric Morrow argued that Barnes should be released to continue needed medical treatments in regard to his 2008 kidney transplant.

Morrow also argued that Barnes had no criminal record and would not be a flight risk since he had spent his entire life in Oregon or Mt. Morris.

“He has never been in any trouble before except for maybe a couple of speeding tickets,” Morrow said. “The

court has the ability to monitor his whereabouts.”

Peska denied Morrow’s request for release, noting that the girl was “obviously too young to consent” and that Barnes had a history of “collusion.”

He set Barnes’ next court appearance for 10 a.m. Dec. 24.

The Oregon Police Department took Barnes into custody Tuesday, Dec. 16.

All of the charges filed against Barnes are Class 2 felonies punishable by three to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections upon conviction, followed by two years of mandatory supervised release. Convictions also require registration as a sex offender.

with videos of the events, reviewed by Shaw Local, that show participants beating animals, and events resulting in animal injuries such as severed tails and broken legs.

The charges against Wiederkehr stem from May 25, when prosecutors allege that Wiederkehr repeatedly called 911 and told an Ogle County dispatcher that she saw

someone get shot at 16989 Ritchie Road, south of Rochelle, when she knew what she was telling them was not true, Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock said in a previous interview with Shaw Local.

That property on Ritchie Road is the location of the rodeo, Rancho La Esperanza, that SHARK and several Ogle County residents have been urging officials to

shut down, according to county records.

Wiederkehr’s attorneys have argued that the context is important, and the intent of those calls was to report animal cruelty.

The rodeo has continued to operate under a permanent special-use permit issued by the county, records show. The most recent event was held Oct. 18.

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OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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Parcel: 115 S 12th St, Rochelle, $65,000 • Tom J. Hartnett Iii to Jaime E. BarraWarranty Deeds gan Anaya and Zara K. Barragan Anaya, 1 • William Chernick and Margaret Parcel: 1002 W 1st Ave, Rochelle, Chernick to Justin D. Cone and Meghan $148,470 E. Kohler, 1 Parcel: 8752 N. Rainier Court, • Thomas L. Hada and Stephanie L. Hada to Jamie Schifferer, 1 Parcel: 620 S Byron, $295,000 • Clinton Shuler and Katlin Shuler to 3rd St, Rochelle, $193,000 Brody Massolle, 1 Parcel: 606 S. 2nd Quit Claims Ave., Forreston, $170,000 • Elliot F. Keller and Katy J. Keller to • Todd P. Stecker to Todd P. Stecker and Steven Day and Robin Mennega, 1 Kimberly J. Stecker, 1 Parcel: 7620 S Parcel: 7830 W Renee Rue, Dixon, $247, Woodlawn Rd, Rochelle, $$0.00 • Ronald S. Viederis and Barbara J. 000 • Christopher S. Fant and Tina A. Fant to Viederis to Ronald S. Viederis Trustee, Jason Paul Peterson and Michelle Lynn Barbara J. Viederis Trustee, and Ronald S Peterson, 1 Parcel: 104 N Elm St, Davis & J Viederis Tr. 1 Parcel: 4711 N Wendorf Junction, $169,900 Rd, Monroe Center, $0.00 • Donna M. Mann to Jean A. Suneson, 1 • James M. Kohler to Joy A. Kohler, 1 Parcel: 807 Webster St, Oregon, Parcel: 155 Harvest Glenn Dr, Davis $187,500 Junction, $0.00 • Daniel E. Ihnen and Linda S. Ihnen to • Tamika M. Willstead to Dennis K. Thomas A. Crabb and Edeltraud Crabb, 1 Willistead, 1 Parcel: 2964 W Oregon Trail Parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township: Rd, Oregon, $0.00 16-01-252-004, $17,500 • Jean A. Suneson to Nitram Properties Trustees Deeds • Carolyn A. Rink Trustee and Pauline M. Inc.: 1511 N. River Road, Oregon, and 1 Smith Tr to Carolyn & Stuart Smith Farm Parcel in Rockvale Township: 09-34Llc and Carolyn And Stuart Smith Farm 200-015, $377,000 • David Whitcombe and Amber WhitLlc, 1 Parcel in Byron Township: 05-01combe to Zachary Bomkamp and Sidney 100-001, $0.00 Bomkamp, 2 Parcels: 107 Blackberry Cir, • Carolyn A. Rink Trustee and Pauline M. Smith Tr. to Carolyn A. Rink Trustee and Dixon, and 109 N Blackberry Cir, Dixon, Carolyn & Polly Smith Tr2025, 1 Parcel in $199,900 • Hre Builders Llc to Juan VillanueByron Township: 05-05-200-002, $0.00 • Janice B. Russo Trustee, Janice B. va-Bonilla, Juan Villanueva Bonilla, and Russo Rev Tr, Karl V. Dauphin, Randall Maria Pena Herrera, 1 Parcel: 59 S Osborne, John Osborne, and Michele Regulators St., Rochelle, $311,000 • Kathern M. Fritz to Shady Oak Stretz to Matthew Blum and Krista Blum, Holdings Llc, 1 Parcel: 511 W Blackhawk 1 Parcel: 8848 W. Pines Rd., Polo, Dr, Byron, $480,000 $1,550,000 • Daniel J. Kelly Jr. to Maria G. Ayala and • Susan A. Engebretson Trustee and Jose Natividad Ayala Huerta, 1 Parcel: Barnes Tr1 to Susan A. Engebretson 9955 E High Rd, Stillman Valley, Trustee and Susan A. Engebretson Tr2, 1 $240,000 Parcel: 917 W 8th Ave, Rochelle, $0.00 • Nicolo Venezia to Jamie Trunko, 1 • Marta Brown Trustee, Kathleen Brown Parcel: 310 W Hitt St, Mt. Morris, Trustee, Jean O. Brown Lv Tr, to Joel Alan $72,000 Detig, 1 Parcel in Lynnville Township: • Nicolas Michael Escobar and Lindsay 19-09-300-011, $434,490 Marie Mitchell to Lucas Tyler Murphy and Jennifer Lynn Murphy, 1 Parcel: 604 Deeds in Trust • James C. Youssi to James C. Youssi W Oregon St, Polo, $280,000 • Patricia K. Guillotte to David Martin, 1 Trustee and James C. Youssi Tr1, 1 Parcel: Parcel: 208 Irene Ave, Rochelle, 1145 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, $0.00 • Doug Collins and Anna Collins to $175,000 • Debbra A. Ohlwine Trustee and Douglas C. Collins Trustee, Anna Collins Debbra A. Ohlwine Rev Tr. to Joel B. Bear Trustee, Douglas C. Collins Tr, and Anna and Jenette R. Bear, 1 Parcel: 8455 W Collins Tr., 1 Parcel: 5997 S Ridge Rd, Judson Rd, Polo, $330,000 Oregon, $0.00 • Gerardo Murillo to Jose Antonio • Randy Baker and Jeanne Baker to Nambo Belmonte and Yasmin Nambo, 1 Jeanne A. Baker Trustee and Jeanne A. Parcel: 822 N. Main St., Rochelle, Baker Tr., 1 Parcel: 6948 N Deer Trl, $65,000 Byron $0.00 • Gerardo Murillo to Jose Antonio – Shaw Local News Network Nambo Belmonte and Yazmin Nambo, 1

Every year I am asked what I would like for Christmas. Each year my reply is “Peace on Earth.”

I understand peace to mean not merely the absence of conflict, but also a wholeness to creation. Each Christmas Eve, I believe that you can both sense the expectation that people have for such peace, and for a moment or two a sense of the peace that God spreads upon the Earth.

It is fleeting, but it’s real. I also believe that I cannot fully know such peace until all humanity knows this peace.

A prayer for this time of year suggests that we pray for the needs of the whole world, for peace and justice on Earth.

And because Jesus particularly loves them, the poor and helpless, the hungry, the oppressed, the sick and those who mourn, the lonely and unloved, the aged and little children,

as well as those who do not know and love the Lord Jesus Christ. Christmas is the story of God’s loving purpose that heals all these things by his holy Child Jesus.

Part of the Christmas story we skip over is the account of the Holy Family (La Sagrada Familia) fleeing to Egypt because Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.

I am more aware of this part of Christmas this year because I see it being played out yet again. They were migrants, seeking political asylum and running for their lives; but, more importantly, they were seeking how to dwell among us. God is on the move, joining us in our plight. Being the Word that becomes flesh will dwell among us.

God wanders wherever we wander.

And so, peace is possible. Both the receiving of peace, but just as importantly, the giving of peace.

Rev. Ronald D. Larson Mt. Morris

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 2025TX33: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC CORP AGENT: C T CORPORATION SYSTEM, RITHM CAPITAL, AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number 24-40-50-093-0 24-40-50-093-0

Owners/Parties Interested GARCIA, GUSTAVO LOPEZ,CYNTHIA

Cert Number 2022-90069 2022-90069

Street Or Common Address 7142 S LILAC LN LOT 93 7142 S LILAC LN LOT 93

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2023 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 28, 2026. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 25, 2026 AT 9:00 AM [COURTROOM 302], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 28, 2026. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061-1602 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

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Owners/Parties Interested COOK, HAILIE J BENSON, RYAN W., HEIRS AND DEVISEES COOK, RHONDA A., HEIR POWELL, JOHN R SPRINGER, DAVID A SPRINGER, CHARISSA L. UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN BLAKE, MARVIN S BLAKE, PHYLLIS T SPEARS, BRIAN SPEARS, KAREN UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN STOCKFLETH, DONALD STOCKFLETH, LU ANN STERLING FEDERAL BANK 501 ST. FRANCIS DR. UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN LEDA A. GARDNER TRUST DATED 05/27/2008SANDRA J. BARTOS TRUST DATED 05/27/2008 CHICAGO TITLE & TRUST 1068346PIKULYK, ANGELICA UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN ELAINE I. SCHULTZ REV. TRUST U/D DATED 02/14/2003C/O LAURA E HARTNETT UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN PAYNE, EVAN UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN PAYNE, JENNIFER ANN HARP, DENNIS A HARP, YVETTE A UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN KAY, THOMAS J KAY, ANGELA I DIAZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN KAY, THOMAS J KAY, ANGELA I DIAZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN KAY, THOMAS J KAY, ANGELA I DIAZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN TANECO, CORAZON S UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN LUCY MATULEWICZ REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 03/13/19TTEE: LUCY MATULEWICZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN LUCY MATULEWICZ REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 03/13/19TTEE: LUCY MATULEWICZ UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN FLOYD, MICHAEL WALTER FLOYD, MICHAEL WALTER FLOYD, MICHAEL WALTER DULLUM, JACK A., HEIRS AND DEVISEES DULLUM, ANDREW CHARLES, HEIR DULLUM, JOHN, HEIR DULLUM, RUSSELL, HEIR VOELKER, LINDA, HEIR PCO HOMES LLCMGR: GEMMA G. PETRY PCO HOMES LLCRA: DEVIN B. NOBLE TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS SYCAMORE CREEK LLC TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS PCO HOMES LLCMGR: GEMMA G. PETRY PCO HOMES LLCRA: DEVIN B. NOBLE TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS SYCAMORE CREEK LLC TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS PCO HOMES LLCMGR: GEMMA G. PETRY PCO HOMES LLCRA: DEVIN B. NOBLE TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS REEDER, HILDA, HEIRS AND DEVISEES REEDER, BRIAN, HEIR REEDER, LEONA, HEIRS AND DEVISEES REEDER, TRACY, HEIR REEDER, GLENN, HEIRS AND DEVISEES BRADSHAW, BONNIE, HEIR HARKINS, WINTER NIEVES, LIZMAR MERSMIN#: 100032412243401277 UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC MIN#100032412243401277RA: CT CORPORATION SYSTEM UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC MIN#100032412243401277MGR: UWM HOLDINGS, LLC UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN BOULT, JAMES UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN DUMAR, ALBERT I DUMAR, VICTORIA J., HEIRS AND DEVISEES UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.RA: EDITH ANN CANALES-KOBBEMAN BOULT, JAMES

Cert Number 2022-00038 2022-00118 2022-00118 2022-00127 2022-00180 2022-00180 2022-00180 2022-00181 2022-00181 2022-00184 2022-00184 2022-00184 2022-00188 2022-00188

Street Or Common Address BEHIND 503 W. 4TH ST. 110 E. DIXON ST. 110 E. DIXON ST. 301 S. FRANKLIN AVE. 906 MISSOURI DR. 906 MISSOURI DR. 906 MISSOURI DR. 617 MISSOURI DR. 617 MISSOURI DR. 313 PLATTE DR. 313 PLATTE DR. 313 PLATTE DR. 501 ST. FRANCIS DR. 501 ST. FRANCIS DR.

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501 ST. FRANCIS DR. 460 SANGAMON LN. 421 CHIPPEWA LN. 421 CHIPPEWA LN. 304 WILD RICE LN. 304 WILD RICE LN. 105 MISSISSIPPI DR. 105 MISSISSIPPI DR. 105 MISSISSIPPI DR. 210 CUYAHOGA DR. 210 CUYAHOGA DR. 210 CUYAHOGA DR. 304 OTTER TRAIL LN. 304 OTTER TRAIL LN. 304 OTTER TRAIL LN. 107 MINNESOTA DR. 107 MINNESOTA DR. 107 MINNESOTA DR. 105 MINNESOTA DR. 105 MINNESOTA DR. 105 MINNESOTA DR. 108 WISCONSIN LN. 108 WISCONSIN LN. 110 FLAMBEAU LN. 110 FLAMBEAU LN. FLAMBEAU LN. FLAMBEAU LN. OFF W. LIGHTSVILLE RD. OFF W. LIGHTSVILLE RD. BEHIND 3684 W. LIGHTSVILLE RD. ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER ROCK RIVER 1101 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1101 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1101 NORTHWESTERN AVE. ILLINOIS ST. & NORTHWESTERN AVE. ILLINOIS ST. & NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1104 ILLINOIS ST. 1104 ILLINOIS ST. 1104 ILLINOIS ST. 1003 AUTUMNWOLF DR. 1003 AUTUMNWOLF DR. 1035 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1035 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 1035 NORTHWESTERN AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 211 S. CONGRESS AVE. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 715 KASKASKIA DR. 410 SLIPPERY ROCK DR. 410 SLIPPERY ROCK DR. 904 MONOGAHELA DR. 904 MONOGAHELA DR. 904 MONOGAHELA DR. 803 MISSOURI DR.

9 OGLE COUNTY NEWS Ogle County Newspapers / ShawLocal.com • Friday, December 26, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2025TX32: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO, LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT, UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

Ogle County Newspapers / ShawLocal.com • Friday, December 26, 2025

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, OCTOBER 29, 2024, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEARS 2022, 2023 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 28, 2026. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS CAUSE AS TO THESE PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 25, 2026 AT 9:00 AM [COURTROOM 302], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 28, 2026. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061-1602 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

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the air for German bombers. Akron was the rubber capital and a prime enemy target. After Born: December 26, 1938 in Akron, OH the war, the family moved to Glencoe and LaDied: December 11, 2025 in Oregon, IL Grange, IL, before making Oregon their home.

Agnes Hull (Simmons) Aggie was in fifth grade when her father was relocated to Oregon as a Plant Manager for Bettner, 86, passed Quaker Oats. The family lived in the Sinnissippi peacefully on DecemHotel for two months before moving into Clyde ber 11 in her Oregon Meyers’ house on north sixth street. There, her home. Agnes (Aggie) was born on December childhood friends, Norma Armour, Pat Kinn, and Claudia Nice ice skated on their flooded 26, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, to George H. Sim- side yard. They hopped the fences to avoid paying admissions at the Ogle County Fair, mons and Agnes A. Simmons. The family left and did primitive camping with the Girl Scouts Akron and moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on at Camp McCormick. In high school, Aggie December 6,1941. Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7. The family immediately moved loved playing the drums in the band and was instrumental in creating the Oregon fight song. back to Akron to live with Fisk and Fairy Hull, She met her future husband, Ed Bettner, who her grandparents. The men left for war, and played football for the Oregon Hawks. During the women and children worked the family their senior year in 1957, they ran against Hull Restaurant. Aggie has fond memories of playing with cousins Dickie and Dinny, and her each other for Class President. Ed won by one vote. Let’s just say, he never let her forget it! brother, Hezzie, and sister, Susan (Cooie), in the restaurant basement playing hide and seek Ed and Aggie were married on December 14, 1957. During their 58 years of marriage, they with table linens hanging on lines to dry. This was much to the chagrin of their mothers, who welcomed and raised five children. Aggie also worked outside the home as a telephone operthen had to rewash, dry and iron the tableator, a TMH aide, and a postal clerk. Aggie and cloths—an all day job! She also remembered her dear friend, Rachel Birkhead, also started the nights that her grandfather took her from the restaurant to see the kleig lights searching Hillside Nursery School in the basement of

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Very primitive—garbage dumps, black bears and potty houses! This was Aggie’s true happy place, where weeks of every summer were spent, both as a child and as an adult. In 2018 the entire family and her siblings gathered at “The Cabin” to reminisce and celebrate her 80th birthday. The cabin is still in the family— five generations and counting! No matter the age, family was always at the center of Aggie’s life. Immensely proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren, Aggie cherished their visits, regaling in the stories of their shenanigans. She also coveted the times spent with cousins and dear friends and neighbors over the years. She was always up for a trip to

Angel’s Treasures. In her final years, Aggie became passionate about serving the homeless and needy in her community. She spent hours making soups and sack lunches, which she delivered a few times a week to the Mini Center at Conover. Aggie was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survived by her five children: Catherine (John) DeVries, Madison, MS; Elizabeth (Betsy) (John) Hegel, Naples, FL; Mary Bettner, Charlottesville, VA; Edwin (Tina) Bettner, Oregon, IL; Jonathan (Maria Leo) Bettner, Oregon, IL. Ten Grandchildren: Bryan DeVries, Brett DeVries, Scott Hegel, Emily Hegel, Randi VanHorn, David Bettner, Adam Bettner, Bella Bettner, Jack Bettner, Claire Bettner. Great-Grandchildren: Caroline DeVries, Carson DeVries, Harper DeVries, Hudson DeVries, Tate Bettner, Dane VanHorn, Ripp VanHorn. Siblings: George Simmons, Grafton, WI; Susan (Bob) Weirath, Akron, OH. Per Aggie’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the River’s Edge in Oregon, IL from 2:00-5:00 PM with a Sharing of Memories at 3:00 PM

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in the office of the Center, 106 South Circuit Clerk of the 5th Street, Oregon, Court at OGLE Illinois, 61061, or County Court- with the represenor both, house, Rockford, tative, IL 61101, or with within 6 months the representative, from the first publior both, no later cation of this Nothan June 26, tice, or within three 2026, and any months from the claim not filed date of mailing or within that period delivery of Notice is barred. Copies to creditors, if mailof a claim filed with ing or delivery is the Clerk must be required by Secmailed or delivered tion 18-3 of the Illito the representa- nois Probate Act, tive and to the at- 1975, as amended, torney within 10 whichever date is days after it has later. Any claim not been filed. filed within that FEARER, NYE & period is barred.

(6397) Copies of claims CHADWICK, LLC Attorneys for filed with the Clerk NICHOLAS G. must be mailed or SCHOFIELD, delivered to the OTICES repreLEGAL NOTICES LEGAL Nlegal Administrator of estate the Estate of sentative and to GEORGE the attorney within SCHOFIELD, 10 days after the deceased claim has been filed.

Dec. 26, 2025, Jan. Scott M. Wilson, 2, 9, 2026 Independent Executor Dec. 26, 2025, IN THE CIRCUIT Jan. 2, 9, 2026 COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL Assumed Name CIRCUIT Publication Notice OGLE COUNTY, Public Notice is ILLINOIS hereby given that IN THE MATTER on November 14, OF THE 2025, a certificate ESTATE OF: was filed in the JANIS K. WILSON, Ogle County deceased.

Clerk's Office setNO. 2025-PR-66 ting forth the CLAIM NOTICE names and post NOTICE IS GIVEN office address of of the death of all of the persons JANIS K. WILSON owning, conductof Byron, Illinois. ing and transactLetters of office ing the business were issued on known as: December 8, Graystone Energy 2025, to SCOTT M. 515 W. North St. 1502 WILSON, Creston, IL 60113 Sattelite Drive, Dated: November OR 14, 2025.

Medford, 97504, whose ats/Laura J. Cook torney is David A. Laura J. Cook, Smith, of Smith Ogle County Clerk Law Group, P.C. at 129 South Fourth Dec. 12, 19, 26, Street, P. O. Box 2025 10, Oregon, Illinois, Assumed Name 61061-0010.

Publication Notice CLAIMS against Public Notice is the estate may be hereby given that filed in the office on December 15, of the Clerk of 2025, a certificate the Court at Ogle was filed in the County Judicial Ogle County Center, 106 South Clerk's Office set5th Street, Oregon, ting forth the Illinois, 61061, or names and post with the represen- office address of or both, all of the persons tative, within 6 months owning, conductfrom the first publi- ing and transactcation of this No- ing the business tice, or within three known as: months from the Jar & Crumb Co. date of mailing or 312 Birch Ln. delivery of Notice Dixon, IL 61021 to creditors, if mail- Dated: December ing or delivery is 15, 2025. required by Secs/Laura J. Cook tion 18-3 of the IlliLaura J. Cook, nois Probate Act, Ogle County Clerk 1975, as amended, whichever date is Dec. 19, 26, 2025, later. Any claim not Jan. 2, 2026 filed within that period is barred.

Assumed Name Copies of claims Publication Notice filed with the Clerk Public Notice is must be mailed or hereby given that delivered to the on December 8, estate legal repre- 2025, a certificate sentative and to was filed in the the attorney within Ogle County 10 days after the Clerk's Office setclaim has been ting forth the filed. names and post

CLASSIFIED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE SCHOFIELD, Deceased.

NO. 2025 PR 61 CLAIM NOTICE EGAL NOTICES LNotice is given of the death of GEORGE SCHOFIELD, of Rockford Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 17, 2025, to G. NICHOLAS SCHOFIELD, whose address is 10887 N IL Rte.2, IL Rockford, 61102, and whose attorneys are Fearer Nye & Chadwick, LLC, 420 4th Avenue, PO Box 117, Rochelle, IL 61068.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of the Court at OGLE County CourtRockford, house, IL 61101, or with the representative, or both, no later June 26, than 2026, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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Assumed Name classified@shawlocal.com Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on December 8, LEGAL NaOTICES 2025, certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Mario Stump Removal 1121 6th Ave. Rochelle, IL 61068 Dated: December 8, 2025. s/Laura J. Cook Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2025

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LEGAL NOTICES Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on December 16, 2025, a certificate was filed in the County Ogle Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Old Oak Renovations 410 N 6th St Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: December 16, 2025. s/Laura J. Cook LEGALLaura NOTICES J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE Dec. 26, 2025, AN ORDINANCE Jan. CONCERNING 2, 9, 2026 THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2 - WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES,SECTION: 3-2-1 OF THE DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCE TO DEFINE WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES IN THE LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ORDINANCE NO. 03-2025 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Lost Lake Utility District of Ogle County, Illinois as follows: 1. That TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2 WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES, SECTION 3-2-1 be amended by striking paragraph (A) and inserting in its place the following: The Basic User Charge shall be reviewed annually by the Board and shall be increased each year by a minimum of 3 percent (3%). Wastewater User Charge shall be increased by 5 percent (5%) for year 2026.(A) Basic user charge: $67.60 per month within the Lost Lake development and Flagg Estate subdivision.

2. This Ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage and approval as provided by law.

Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Lost Lake Utility District of Ogle County, Illinois and approved by the by the Chairman of said District this 16th day of December, 2025.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2025 Linda Repesh, Board Chair Julie Peters, District Secretary December 26, 2025

Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on December 16, 2025, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Old Oak Renovations 410 N 6th St Oregon, IL 61061 LEGAL NOTICES Dated: December 16, 2025. s/Laura J. Cook Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS US Bank Trust Company National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee for GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust 2024-RPL3 PLAINTIFF Vs. Ashley Majeske; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Mitchell J. Majeske; Kipp Meyers, as Special Representative for Mitchell J. Majeske (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC59 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Ashley Majeske Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Mitchell J. Majeske That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 Willow Bend Dr Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was made by: Mitchell J. Majeske Renee M. Majeske the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for CWB Mortgage Ventures, LLC dba First Freedom Mortgage, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900904648; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before January 12, 2026, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-24-07110 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.#firm is a debt collector.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-001 AUGUST 31, 2026 $37,000.00 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MT MORRIS Section V. The following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Mt. Morris FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Fire Protection District Capital Project Debt Service Fund. For the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2026 2025 and ending August 31, 2026: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AS Estimated Cash Balance at September 1, 2025 $0.00 FOLLOWS: Real Estate Property Tax Receipts $383,609.00 SECTION I. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Total Estimated Receipts and Fund Balance $383,609.00 Mt Morris Fire Protection District General Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2025 and The following sums of money may be and are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Mt. Morris Fire ending August 31, 2026: Protection District’s Building Capital Project Service Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, Expected Cash Balance-Fire-Sep 1, 2025 $ 299,678.00 2025 and ending August 31, 2026, for the purpose of paying the following Bond Debt.

Expected Cash Bal-Ambulance-Sep 1, 2025 69,966.00 Capital Project Bond Debt Service Fund Budget and Appropriation Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Fire 319,004.00 Total Capital Project Debt Service Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Ambulance 319,004.00 Fund and Appropriation $383,609.00 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Rescue 39,873.00 Anticipated Cash Balance - Capital Project Service Interest Income, Miscellaneous, Replacement Tax & IL Municipal League 41,750.00 Fund at August 31, 2026 $0.00 Government Grant 875,000.00 SECTION VI. The Trustees shall have the power and authority during the aforesaid Fiscal Year from Fee Income-Ambulance 600,000.00 time to time, as in their judgment may be necessary, to make transfers among the various line-item Total Estimated Receipts and Fund Balance $2,564,305.00 appropriations for the purpose of meeting exigencies that may arise during the year to the extent permitted by law.

SECTION II. That the following sums of money be and they are hereby budgeted and appropriated SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 2025-001 and shall be published in a for corporate purposes for the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District in Mt Morris newspaper of general circulation in the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, within Township, Ogle County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2025 and ending August 31, thirty (30) days of the date hereof. The newspaper shall furnish a certificate of publication to the Secretary 2026 for the following purposes: of the Fire Protection District, which certificate shall be placed in the official records of the Fire District 1. Salaries, Firefighters $ 152,000.00 and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ten (10) days of its publication.

2. Salaries, Trustees 6,000.00 PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District of Ogle County, Illinois this 3. Salaries, Ambulance Personnel 685,804.00 17th day of November, 2025 and filed with the Secretary of the said Fire Protection Distrit the same date.

4. Operating Expense 21,900.00 Ayes: 5 5. Attorney and Auditor Fees 19,750.00 Nays: 0 6. Travel Expenses 500.00 Absent: 0 7. Firefighter/Ambulance Training Expense 18,360.00 8. Office Expense 18,000.00 Marjie Lindquist, Secretary of the 9. Utility Expense 26,100.00 Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris 10. Building & Grounds Maintenance 13,250.00 Fire Protection District 11. Publication of Ordinances 1,500.00 Approved by the President of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District of Ogle 12. Contingencies 1,500.00 County, Illinois, this 17th day of November, 2025.

13. Dues & Licenses 11,873.00 14. Prevention/Education/Health & Safety Programs 1,500.00 15. New Tools & Small Equipment 72,899.00 President 16. Rural Fill Sites 500.00 CERTIFICATE 17. Billings & Collections 18,500.00 The undersigned Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire 18. Medical Supplies 15,150.00 Protection District organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, certifies that on the day 19. Vehicle Repair & Maintenance 36,250.00 and date hereof, she was the duly appointed, acting and qualified Secretary of the said Fire Protection 20. Fire/Rescue Apparatus Replacement 22,000.00 District; that in her capacity as Secretary she is the official keeper of the records, minutes and resolutions 21. Ambulance Replacement 50,000.00 of said Fire Protection District and that the document attached hereto is a true and correct copy of 22. Fire Apparatus Loan Repayment 76,295.00 Ordinance No. 2025-001 entitled: 23. Building Design & Construction 4,375,000.00 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE MT MORRIS FIRE 24. Ground Emergency Medical Transport 50,000.00 PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING September 1, 2025 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2026.

TOTAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION - ALL FUNDS $ 5,694,631.00 the original of which is part of the official records of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District.

ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - ALL FUNDS AT AUGUST 31, 2026 $ 350,000.00 Dated this 17th day of November, 2025.

SECTION III. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District Insurance Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2025, and Marjie Lindquist, Secretary of the ending August 31, 2026: Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Estimated Cash Balance at September 1, 2025 $37,500.00 Fire Protection District Real Estate Property Tax Receipts 109,750.00 The undersigned certifies that on the day and date hereof, he was the duly appointed, qualified and Total Estimated Receipts and Fund Balance $147,250.00 acting President of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District; that on the day and date hereof MARJIE SECTION IV. That the following sums of money may be and are hereby budgeted and appropriated for LUNDQUIST was the duly appointed, qualified and acting Secretary of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection the Mt Morris Fire Protection District’s Insurance Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2025, District and in such capacity was the keeper of the official records, minutes and resolutions of the said and ending August 31, 2026, for the purpose of paying insurance premiums: Fire Protection District.

INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION Dated this 17th day of November, 2025.

Insurance Package Premiums for General and Vehicle Liability, Casualty to Fire Trucks; Bodily Injury and Property Liability; MultiPeril Vehicle and Property Damage; Casualty and Bodily Injury Insurance President of the Board of Trustees Coverage; Extended Coverage at Firehouse and Errors and of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District Omissions Professional Liability Coverage $34,000.00 The undersigned, being the duly appointed and acting Treasurer of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, Insurance Premium for Worker’s Compensation Insurance for Full Time Paid Fire Fighters, as chief fiscal officer of said District, certifies that the estimate of receipts set forth above in Ordinance Full and Part time paid .Ambulance Personnel No. 2025-001, being the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District for and Reserve Fire Fighters 55,750.00 the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2025 and ending August 31, 2026 correctly states the revenues, Insurance Premium for Accident Policy for Reserve Fire Fighters 12,000.00 by source, anticipated to be received by the said Fire Protection District for the fiscal year indicated. This Contribution to Illinois Department of Employment Security for certification is made in compliance with the provisions of 35 ILCS 200/18-50.

Unemployment Compensation for All Personnel 4,500.00 Dated this 17th day of November, 2025.

PEDA POLICY 3,500.00 TOTAL INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION $109,750.00 Treasurer, Board of Trustees ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - INSURANCE FUND AT Mt Morris Fire Protection District

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 6 - WATER RATES-GENERAL, SECTION: 2-6-1 AND TITLE 2, CHAPTER 7 - WATER RATES- APPROVED RATES, SECTION 2-7-2 OF THE DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCE TO DEFINE WATER SERVICE CHARGES IN THE LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ORDINANCE NO. 02-2025 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Lost Lake Utility District of Ogle County, Illinois as follows: 1. That TITLE 2, CHAPTER 6, WATER RATES GENERAL: SECTION 2-6-1 WATER SERVICE CHARGES be amended by striking paragraph (A) and inserting in their place the following: The Basic User Charge shall be reviewed annually by the Board and shall be increased each year by a minimum of 3 percent (3%). Water Usage Charges shall be increased by 5 percent (5%) for year 2026 rounded up to the nearest $.10.(A) Basic User Charge per month: $54.10* 2. That TITLE 2, CHAPTER 7, WATER RATES-APPROVED RATES: SECTION 2-7-2 WATER RATES be amended by striking the introduction paragraph and paragraph (A) and inserting in their place the following: Water rates in effect at the time the DISTRICT makes service available to the Consumer shall be charged to and paid by each Consumer. A minimum rate of $54.10 per month shall be paid by those Consumers. The Basic User Charge shall be reviewed annually by the Board and shall be increased each year by a minimum of 3 percent (3%).

Water Usage Charges shall be increased by 5 percent (5%) for year 2026 rounded up to the nearest $.10.

(A) Basic User Charge: $54.10 per month; 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage and approval as provided by law.Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Lost Lake Utility District of Ogle County, Illinois and approved by the by the Chairman of said District this 16th day of December, 2025.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2025 Linda Repesh, Board Chair Julie Peters, District Secretary December 26, 2025

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OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS For the Year Ended April 30, 2025 General Capital Insurance Non Major Total Governmental Fund Fund Fund Funds REVENUES Taxes $ 1,283,065 $ 90,144 $ 1,373,209 Intergovernmental revenue 17,891 22,085 39,976 Charges for services 554,982 554,982 Investment income 49,929 47794 1,192 98,915 42,400 Miscellaneous 42,400 Total revenues 1,948,267 69,879 91,336 2,109,482 EXPENDITURES Current General government 939,538 939,538 Public safety 409,607 160,746 570,353 Capital outlay 222,265 222,265 20,000 Debt service -Principal 20,000 Total expenditures 1,349,145 242,265 160,746 1,752,156 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) (69,410) 357,326 OF REVENUES 599,122 (172,386) OVER EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Proceeds from sale of assets 2,860 2,860 Transfers In 515,000 14,065 529,065 (529,065) Transfers Out (529,065) Total other financing sources (uses) (529,065) 517,860 14,065 2,860 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 70,057 345,474 55,345 360,186 FUND BALANCES, MAY 1 589,931 1,142,606 55,345 1,787,882 Change within reporting entity 55,345 (55,345) FUND BALANCES, May 1, As Restated $ 589,931 $ 1,142,606 $ 55,345 $ 1,787,882 Fund Blances (Deficit), April 30 $ 659,988 $ 1,488,080 $ 2,148,068 VENDORS RECEIVING PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF $2,500: Air One Equipment, Inc. $3,869.00, Airgas USA, LLC $3,413.90, Aladtec $3,690.00, Andres Medical Billing $4,577.12, Arc Design Resources Inc. $6,950.00, AT&T Mobility $5,584.83, Azimuth Scuba $5,633.74, Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL $110,485.96, Boss Cargo Trailers LLC $10,018.00, Business Card $28,372.55, CornEd $10,003.23, Compass Insurance Partners $42,792.00, Danko Emergency Equipment $7,352.00, Dearborn Life Insurance Company $2,800.26, Dinges Fire Company $31,897.08, Elevated Safety $3,922.81, Emergency Apparatus Maintenance $6,081.84, EMS Management and Consultants $20,697.23, Freeport Metal Specialties, Co $9,805.96, Globe Life $12,655.18, Guardian $4,295.76, Illinois Department of Revenue $39,720.12, Illinois Finance Authority $20,000.00, Illinois Public Risk Fund $123,701.00, ImageTrend, Inc. $3,990.33, Internal Revenue Service $139,405.49, Interstate Power Systems, Inc. $2,819.39, Jack's Tire Sales & Service $3,339.36, Kunes Country of Oregon $4,923.53, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP $25,448.00, Michael J Stenson $3,312.50, National Hose Testing Specialties, Inc. $3,712.50, Nicor Gas $4,392.25, North American Rescue, LLC $3,982.60, NRS $2,947.63, Oregon Fire Pension Fund $70,218.16, Ottosen Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. $6,508.00, Paging & Wireless Service Center $5,837.00, PG Design and Build $145,500.00, R&R Auto & Diesel Repair $15,093.77, Raynor Door Authority $3,048.00, Sikich CPA LLC $15,250.00, Swedish American Medical Group $3,000.00, TargetSolutions Learning LLC $3,545.90, Testing Service Corporation $4,764.50, WEX Bank $24,547.35, Zoll Medical Corporation $5,167.28 COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000: Lofgren, Riley, Ruit, Spencer G, Grote, Timothy G, Bergstrom, Chad P, Moser, Douglas, Dunbar, Codey, Giuffre, Toni L, Schnorr, Matthew T, Carr, Steve R, Rhoads, Richard G, Stevens McKee, Lora, Lehrke, Joshua A, Hackerson, Marshal J, Stalkfleet, Dallas J, Breeden, Lindsey rt, Spandet, Brandon J, Welle, Benjamin E, Hunter, Gregory P, McKnight, Landen J, Herrera, Luis; $25,000-$50,000: Wendt, Stephanie L; $50,000-$75,000: Mead, Riley H; $75,000$100,000: Dinges, Lane, Welle, Daniel J, Groenhagen, Daniel G, Mowry, Shane M, Marchetti, Anthony B, Vant, Damien; $100,000+: Champlain, Dustin L, Knoup, Michael L Subscribed and s yorn before me on the 12th day of November, 2025.

Lora Stevens McKee Lora Stevens McKee, Treasurer I, Richard Rhoads, Secretary of the Oregon Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025 Richard Rhoads Richard Rhoads, Secretary Subscribed and sworn on the 12th day of November, 2025 Stephanie L. Wendt Stephanie Wendt, Notary Public December 26, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 7, DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SECTION: 1-7-2 OF THE DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCE TO DEFINE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS IN THE LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ORDINANCE NO. 07-2025 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Lost Lake Utility District of Ogle County, Illinois as follows: 1. That TITLE 1, CHAPTER 7, DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: SECTION 1-7-2 be amended by striking paragraph (A) and inserting in its place the following: (A) Regular Meetings: the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held at the DISTRICT hall on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the hour of six o'clock (6:00) p.m. in the chambers provided for the DISTRICT Board of Trustees situated at 404 Lake Court, Dixon, Illinois 61021. Provided that, if the regular meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall take place on the succeeding Thursday at the same hour, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Trustees. Adjourned meetings may be held at such times as the Board of Trustees may determine.

2. This Ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage and approval as provided by law.

Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Lost Lake Utility District of Ogle County, Illinois and approved by the by the Chairman of said District this 16th day of December, 2025.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2025 Linda Repesh, Board Chair Julie Peters, District Secretary December 26, 2025

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WRESTLING

By RANDY HOLLAND The Oregon varsity wrestlers finished third at the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament on Saturday.

In the varsity gym, the Hawks put together a strong medal round to finish with 154 points, seven ahead of Marengo and 18 more than Stillman Valley.

Johnsburg ran away with the team title with 219 points and Wheaton Academy was second with 196 points.

Oregon’s Josiah Perez took the 120pound championship. He had a firstround bye and a 20-5 technical fall in the semifinal.

Perez rolled to a 15-2 major decision in the title match, with a half nelson netting four points in the second period.

Nelson Benesh, Jayden Berry and Jordan Lowe all reached the championship match and were defeated.

Benesh pinned with a cradle in the semifinal but fell 10-3 in the first-place match.

Berry had a takedown to the back at 1:33 in his opener and won his semifinal with a takedown 27 seconds into overtime. In the title match, he was stacked and pinned midway through the second period.

Finishing third was Newt Wright with a takedown in a half nelson.

Fourth-place medalists were Cole Suter, pinned in a spladle at 2:47, and Jacksyn Windham, who lost a late reverse in an 11-6 decision. Kendra Ege rolled to a 16-1 technical fall in the 106pound fifth-place match.

Carson Benesh pinned with a half nelson for fifth, and Tyler Hewndrickson escaped and countered into a takedown and a half nelson to take fifth at 175 pounds.

Suter and Windham both pinned in the consolation semifinal. Landon Batton-Harriet represented the Hawks at 144 pounds.

In the JV gym, Kayden Cover and Landon Ege both pinned their way to titles. Charles Collins had a fall and an 18-12 win before he lost a 17-1 technical fall in the title match to take second.

Yovanni Carreno had two pins before he lost by fall in the title match. Ian Tajiboy-Kilkan took third, losing his opener by a fall and pinning twice. JaxEarleen Hinton son Oltman had two falls before he was Oregon’s Jayden Berry (left) and Wheaton Academy’s Lincoln Hoger start their 150-pound pinned in the third-place match to tale match Dec. 20 at the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament. fourth. Tyshawn Gordy and Brody Stradinger both had a fall but did not Lowe got a bye to the semifinal 14-1. He lost a third-period tilt and fell place. Finn Ruane represented Oregon where he had a 16-8 win after leading 8-0 in the championship match. at 138.

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Oregon posts 4 victories, moves to 9-1 on the season

By RANDY HOLLAND The Oregon wrestlers added four more wins last week to move to 9-1 on the season, a two-point loss to LenaWinslow the only mark on a perfect season.

On Dec. 16 at Dakota, the Hawks scored 43 points against Rochelle before the Hubs won their first match.

Oregon went on to win 49-29.

Dakota gave the Hawks a scare with the meet coming down to the final match, but Oregon prevailed 47-36.

In the Blackhawk Center on Dec. 18, Oregon won big twice to make senior night a success, crushing Genoa-Kingston 62-18 and Stillman Valley 60-23.

Senior wrestlers Colton Flaharty, Jackson Messenger, Josiah Perez and

Newt Wright were honored along with senior statisticians Emma Eckerd and Lizzy Spears.

Against Rochelle, Kayden Cover and Jordan Lowe received forfeits and Oregon forfeited 215. At 120, Josiah Perez scored a takedown at the final buzzer to take a 21-8 major decision.

Isaiah Perez won 4-2. Jack Benesh, Landon Ege, Nelson Benesh and Messenger all pinned. Hunter Skoli, Cole Suter, Tyler Hendrickson and Charles Collins all lost by falls and Wright wrapped up the meet with takedown in a half nelson in 46 seconds.

The Dakota meet started with an Oregon forfeit at 113, and forfeits to both Josiah and Isaiah Perez, Jack Benesh, Ege and Jaxson Oltman. Nelson Benesh and Messenger both

bumped up two weight classes and came through with pins. Suter, Hendrickson and Collins were all pinned in half nelsons and Wright was thrown to his back in the 285-pound match after a forfeit at 215.

Leading 41-36, Oregon needed a win at 103. Cover came through with a first-period butcher to seal the win.

Against G-K, Lowe, Josiah Perez, Skoli and Jasper Messenger all received forfeits. Kendra Ege won 8-3.

Isaiah Perez pulled a chicken wing back, Carson Benesh pinned with a scrape, Jack Benesh caught a cradle, and Nelson Benesh took an 18-2 technical fall at 2:11.

Jayden Berry ran a chicken wing, and Wright pinned with a half nelson.

Jackson Messenger was reversed to his

back, and Hendrickson was taken down in a cradle.

Against Stillman, Josiah Perez ran a chicken wing, Isaiah Perez worked a butcher, Jack Benesh caught a cradle, Carson Benesh went from a turk to a straddle at 1:42, and Nelson Benesh caught a butcher.

Jackson Messenger went out front for a fall at 3:15, and Hendrickson caught a half nelson. Berry, Wright, and Lowe took forfeits. Suter was pinned in a chicken wing, and Cover lost a 19-1 technical fall.

On the JV mat against Rochelle, Oltman and Ian Tajiboy-Kilkan both were pinned. Against Stillman, Tyshawn Gordy came back to win 12-8, Collins was pinned in a crook and Flaharty won by forfeit.

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By DRAKE LANSMAN dlansman@shawmedia.com

Monday, Dec. 15

Girls basketball Oregon 47, Morrison 11: At the Pearl City

tournament, Sarah Eckardt had 16 points in the first half. Addison Rufer added 10 points for the Hawks. Sophie Damhoff had seven points for the Fillies.

Polo tournament Rock Falls 40, Forreston 35: Hailee Vogt

led the Cardinals with 12 points in the setback.

Boys basketball Forreston Holiday Tournament Byron 79, Oregon 62: Byron took control

with a 24-12 advantage in the second quarter. Cooper Johnson scored 19 points, and Benny Olalde added 17 for the Hawks. Cason Newton led Byron with 29 points. Caden Considine had 22.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Boys wrestling Oregon 47, Dakota 36: Earning pins for

Oregon were Kayden Cover and Jackson Messenger. Nelson Benesh had a technical fall for the Hawks in the win.

Oregon 49, Rochelle 29: Jack Benesh, Landon Ege, Nelson Benesh, Jackson Messenger and Newt Wright had pins for Oregon in the win. Josiah Perez had a major decision and Isaiah Perez won a 4-2 decision for the Hawks.

Earleen Hinton

Oregon’s RJ Keene releases the ball during a match Dec. 19 with Harvard at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris.

Benny Olalde had 10 in the win. Oregon led 25-12 after the first quarter. With the win, the Hawks finished fifth at tournament.

Warren 66, Polo 50: Warren pulled Girls basketball away late with a 24-11 advantage in the Polo 43, West Carroll 19: Leah Tobin led fourth quarter. Gus Mumford led four Polo with 10 points and had 10 rebounds Polo players in double figures with 16 in the home tournament win. points in the battle for 11th place.

Warren 46, Oregon 44: Warren hit the All Tournament Team game-winning shot with four seconds First Team: Casen Newton, Byron; Garleft as the Hawks fell just short in the Pearl City tournament matchup. Lola rett Matznick, Newman, George Jungerman, Newman; Austin Stuckey, Dakota; Schwarz led the Hawks with 15 points. and Myles Smith, Winnebago.

Wednesday, Dec. 17 Second Team: Caden Considine, Byron; Forreston tournament Asher Ernst, Newman; Cason Mayer, Forreston 51, Genoa-Kingston 48: Connor Dakota; Connor Politsch, Forreston; Politsch led the Cardinals with 24 points Benny Olalde, Oregon; and Lane Kemin the narrow win. Forreston held off pel, Pearl City.

Girls basketball G-K after leading 29-21 at halftime.

Sterling Newman 68, Byron 65 Forreston 42, Milledgeville 30: Hailee Vogt Newman won the 64th Forreston Hol- led Forreston (6-7) with 19 points to go icay Tournament with a dramatic over- with seven rebounds and two steals. Alice time finish to win its first Forreston Kobler added eight rebounds, four steals tournament title since 2018. The win and six points for the Cardinals. Loren boosted the Comets’ record to 10-0. Meiners led the Missiles with 13 points.

Byron’s sharp-shooting Cason Newton had one last heave at the buzzer, but it Thursday, Dec. 18 Girls basketball hit off the side of the rim for the threeEastland 50, Polo 44: The Cougars (12-1) time defending tournament champion.

Oregon 67, Pearl City 52: Nole Campos won the Polo tournament title as Sienna led Oregon with 13 points, Keaton Sals- Peterson led the way with 23 points. bury and Cooper Johnson had 12, and Trixie Carroll scored 12 and Morgan

Boys basketball McCullough added 10 for Eastland. Cam Stockton 47, Polo 31: Jordan Reed led Jones led Polo with 29 points and five assists. The Marcos’ comeback attempt Polo with 13 points in the setback at the fell short after trailing 40-26 through Forreston tournament. three quarters.

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Polo all-tournament team

Cam Jones, sr., Polo Leah Tobin, sr., Polo Laynie Mandrell, sr., Polo Addison Janssen, sr., Milledgeville Campbell Hereau, jr., RR/SM Sarah Winter, sr., RR/SM Kenley Patterson, jr., RR/SM Morgan McCullough, sr., Eastland Sienna Peterson, sr., Eastland Tatum Grim, sr., Eastland Hailee Vogt, sr., Forreston Miley Bickett, so., Rock Falls

Friday, Dec. 19

Boys basketball Oregon 63, Forreston 43: Keaton Sals-

bury led Oregon with 19 points and Benny Olalde added 13 in the win. The Hawks outscored Forreston 22-5 in the second quarter after trailing 14-8 after one. Connor Politsch led Forreston with 12 points.

Boys bowling Oregon 3,412, Harvard 2,818: RJ Keene

led the Hawks with a 674 series and Rylann Delehanty added a 610. Oregon improved to 6-2 with the win.

Boys wrestling Newman 58, Polo 18: Newman’s Cooper Saturday, Dec. 20 E-P Holiday Tournament: Lena-WinslowSpears, Ben Geske, Josiah Lewis and Aiden Volz all had pins in the win. Javen Reyes added a major decision for the Comets. Polo’s Christian Ryia and Micah Stringini had pins for the Marcos.

Morrison 59, Polo 11: Morrison’s Eli Modglin, Jaken Updike, Patrick Schaefer, Noah Stout and Trevor Tipton had pins in the win. Caleb Modglin added a tech fall for the Mustangs. Polo’s Joe Haller had a tech fall and Maddox Busker pinned his opponent.

Stockton won the meet with 219 points and Morrison (166) was runner-up. Newman (127.5) took fourth, West Carroll (109) was sixth, Fulton and Rock Falls (79) tied for ninth, Polo (48) was 14th and E-P (38.5) was 16th.

Girls basketball Forreston 38, North Boone 34: Forreston

improved to 7-7 as Hailee Vogt scored 13 points and Alice Kobler had 12 steals.

Marlee Alderman had 25 points for North Boone.

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Ogle County sports scene

Photos by Earleen Hinton

TOP LEFT: Byron’s Cason Newton dribbles up the court as Oregon’s Cooper Johnson chases him Dec. 15 at the 64th Forreston Holiday Tournament at Forreston High School. TOP RIGHT: Marengo’s Mitchell Aukes holds the leg of Oregon’s Nelson Benesh as they wrestle Dec. 20 in the 138-pound championship match at the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament. ABOVE: Oregon’s Benny Olalde and Byron’s Caden Considine battle for a rebound Dec. 15 at the 64th Forreston Holiday Tournament. LEFT: Oregon’s Caleb Ehrler gives a thumbs up after rolling a strike Dec. 19 during a match with Harvard at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris.

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SPORTS

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY 1919: The Yankees and Boston Red Sox reach agreement to deal the future Baseball Hall of Famer Babe Ruth to New York.

1993: Packers safety LeRoy Butler performs first “Lambeau Leap” after scoring a TD. Friday, December 26, 2025

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Oregon’s Josiah Perez puts a hold on Johnsburg’s Chase Vogel in the 120-pound championship match Dec. 20 at the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament.

Photo by Earleen Hinton