BERTOLET LIBRARY of society--drug dealers, thieves, and gang members. But the client he finds to be the scariest is the “innocent man.” Come to Bertolet Memorial Library on Wednesday, February 24th at 10:30 AM to discuss Michael Connelly’s suspense novel, The Lincoln Lawyer, with other mystery lovers. No registration required. Family Story Time: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Family Story Time is back!! Each
Thursday at 10 a.m., join Miss Jana for your family’s own personal story time. Call to register for your family time slot or follow the SignUpGenius link found on our Facebook page. Masks are required for ages 3 and up. Miss Jana can’t wait to see all of you! Extra storytime crafts will be available on Thursdays while supplies last. New Releases Adult Fiction: All Fall Down by James
Brabazon Young Adult Fiction: The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen Juvenile Fiction: Bad Bella by Ali Standish Picture Books: Almost Time by Gary D Schmidt, Home In the Woods by Eliza Wheeler Audio Books: Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo, Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner
pickup is still available for anyone who wishes to use it. Tax Forms Can’t wait to start your taxes? Illinois 1040 forms and instructions and federal 1040 and 1040-SR forms are now available at the library. Additional forms may also be printed here. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Instill a lifelong love of reading in your
babies and young children with this easy incentive program. Just sign up at the library to receive information and a book log and then start reading! Prizes are awarded at various levels of completion. Preschool Activities Looking for fun, engaging activities for your preschooler? Our Grab n Go packets include a Scholastic story paper with a different theme each month, accompa-
nying worksheets/coloring pages, and a code to access online stories and activities. Call to reserve yours or stop in and pick one up for your favorite little person. Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities and also check out our recently updated website at forrestonlibrary.org.
restraint violations and 10 citations were issued for distracted driving violations. Troopers investigated 37 traffic crashes, assisted 173 motorists, and conducted 191 commercial vehicle inspections, 9 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons. There were three arrests for driving while under the influence. District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties,
investigated no fatal traffic crashes in January.
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.
transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
Feb. 2 Francisco Reyes, 48, of Hillcrest was arrested at 11 p.m. for aggravated driving while under the influence, driving while license revoked and domestic battery after deputies responded to the 300 block of Errett Road in Hillcrest for the report of a domestic disturbance. Reyes was also cited for no proof of insurance. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held awaiting a court appearance.
Austin White, 22, of Rockford was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. White posted bond and will appear in court at a later date.
following the white Malibu. The Jeep turned into the west side ditch to avoid hitting the Malibu and Econoline van. The Camry turned towards the west side ditch striking the Jeep after experiencing white out conditions. The driver of the van, Eddie J. Mathews, 62, of Oregon, Wisconsin, refused medical treatment. The driver of the Malibu, Micah D. Coffman, 21, of Sycamore, refused medical treatment. The driver of the Jeep, Elizabeth M. Strock, 22, of Sterling, refused medical treatment, and the driver of the Toyota, Seth M. Nelson, 19, of Forreston, also refused medical treatment. The accident remains under investigation.
FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Hours The library is open with the following hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. We are closed on Friday and Sunday. Masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party. Curbside
POLICE REPORTS State Police January Actvity Illinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for January. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 389 citations, 437 written warnings, and made 10 criminal arrests during the month of January. Speeding accounted for 211 citations, 25 citations were issued for occupant
Polo Police Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood reports the following police activity. Feb. 6 Cody M. Sarantakos, 27, of Oregon, was arrested for battery. Sarantakos was transported to the Ogle County Jail.
General calls for service Jan. 25 to Feb. 7 Citizen Complaints/Assist ............13 Disturbance/Domestic ....................2 Fire/Medical Assist ..........................2 Alarm/Open Door ............................. 1 Lock Out ............................................ 4 911 Hang Up....................................... 1 Traffic Stops ..................................... 9 County Assist ....................................2
OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF
Feb. 3 Jake R. Petersen-Rysavy, 24, of Rochelle was arrested at 12:46 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to the 3,000 block of East Illinois 64 for a vehicle in the ditch. Petersen-Rysavy was
Feb. 5 At 12:43 p.m. deputies, the Forreston Fire Department, Forreston Ambulance, Polo Fire Department and the Polo Ambulance responded to a four-car accident with unknown injuries on Illinois 26 at Haldane Road. A white Ford Econoline van was northbound on Illinois 26 when it lost control on the snow covered roadway. The van crossed over the roadway striking a white Chevrolet Malibu head on that was southbound on Illinois 26. A black Jeep Patriot and silver Toyota Camry were southbound on Illinois 26
Feb. 6 At 3:35 p.m. deputies responded to Interstate 39 at mile marker 107 south-
bound for a two-vehicle crash. After a short investigation it was determined that a 2014 Chrysler driven by Jazmin Gray, 24, of Jackson, Tennessee was traveling south on Interstate 39 and lost control on the snow covered road. Gray then collided with a 2004 Dodge truck driven by Randall Evans, 53, of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Tyija Walters, 32, of Joliet, a passenger of Gray’s, was transported to Rochelle Hospital for minor injuries. Gray was issued a citation for driving too fast for conditions. Deputies were assisted on scene by LSR Fire and the Illinois State Police. Shaun Woodard, 53, of Byron was arrested at 1:16 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Walnut Street for a traffic violation. Shaun was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Instill a love of reading in your littles. Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! If you have a child that is in preschool or younger, come in and sign them up. They get a surprise for every 100 books read. Wednesday WhoDunIt: Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Working out of a Lincoln Town car, lawyer Mickey Haller defends the worst
