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All new games for kids with lots of prizes!! First 100 kids get FREE tickets!! parade, pumpkin carving contest & trunk or treat

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A pumpkin-carving contest was held in conjunction with the Fall

Oct. 12.

Fall Family Festival is Oct. 12 in Mt. Morris

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Games with prizes for kids will be just part of the fun at the annual Fall Family Festival from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, on the Mt. Morris Village Square.

The first 100 kids will get free tickets to play games at the Penny Carnival, hosted by the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris.

The church is once again partnering

with the Let Freedom Ring Committee, which annually sponsors the fall festival.

The Fall Family Festival will also feature a craft show, costume parade, pumpkin carving contest, and trunk or treat.

Entry fees for the pumpkin carving contest are $2 for ages 5 and younger with a painted pumpkin, and $5 for all other ages.

Categories are ages 5 and younger, 6-10, 11-15, and 16 and up.

The rain location is the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E. Front St.

The Evangelical Free Church is located at 102 S. Seminary Ave., Mt. Morris.

Worship services are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. preceded by Sunday School for all ages at 8:30 a.m. Nursery care and Children’s Church are available for youngsters up through age 9.

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Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center: Webinar Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. The Center will host a U

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In October we have a day trip to the Metropolis Performing Arts Center to see “Grease”. The space is limited on the bus so make your reservation now! Sept. 26 is the deadline and the cost is $90.

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Family Festival in Mt. Morris on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. This year’s festival is Sunday,

Seebach’s Pumpkins returns for 44th year

Scott Seebach: ‘It’s fun to see generations of families come out here for pumpkins’

By JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com

The Seebach family has been growing and selling pumpkins in Flagg Center just outside Rochelle for the past 44 years.

Seebach’s Pumpkins at 5498 S. Center Road opened for the season Sept. 13. The operation was started by the late Jerry Seebach and taken over by his sons, Jeff and Scott, who now do the work with their children and help from other family members and friends. The stand has seen generations of Rochelle-area residents come out to pick pumpkins each October.

“It’s just something we’ve always done,” Jeff Seebach said. “When you’ve done it for 40-plus years, it’s something that you just do.

“The community is ecstatic that we do it every year and keep doing it. I see people who bring their families here, and I remember them as kids.”

The Seebachs grow about 10,000 pumpkins each year. Their operation has grown from just over an acre of planting to six acres. Pumpkins are planted in early June and later on in that month weeding and thinning starts and takes about three weeks. Mother Nature takes it from there, and the sales location and picking crew are readied in early September.

The pumpkin growing season this year was challenged by extremely wet, then extremely dry conditions, the Seebachs said, which resulted in the loss of about a third of their crop, especially the larger pumpkins.

But the community doesn’t have to worry about coming out to a sold-out Seebach’s Pumpkins stand this year. The brothers will purchase pumpkins and resell them if it comes to that.

“We want to make sure we have pumpkins on hand no matter what to keep people coming out and keep people coming back year after year,” Jeff Seebach said. “We don’t want to run out a week before Halloween and have people come out here and not get one. We want to make sure they come back next year. We want to make sure everyone gets a pumpkin.”

ABOVE: Seebach’s Pumpkins was started by the late Jerry Seebach and taken over by his

with their children and help from other family members and

Center just outside Rochelle for the past 44 years.

Growing six acres of pumpkins serves the Rochelle community and customers that come from the towns surrounding it. The Seebach brothers look at yields and sales numbers each year when considering their approach to the next year.

Jeff Seebach enjoys seeing families come out to the pumpkin stand each year as a family tradition and letting their kids run around and pick a pumpkin. Scott enjoys walking his dog in the mornings in his neighborhood and seeing pumpkins on doorsteps and porches.

“Fall seems to be a lot of people’s favorite season,” Scott Seebach said. “I like it. It’s my passion to grow pumpkins for the fall for people to enjoy. The community really supports us. There are a lot of customers that come out and thank us for doing it. They tell us not to give it up.”

The Seebachs look forward to families coming out to the stand this year and in years to come. The tradition that has

lived on for generations of Rochelle-area families – and generations of the Seebach family – will continue to live on.

“It’s fun to see generations of families come out here for pumpkins,” Scott Seebach said. “My son and Jeff’s daughter

have helped out with the pumpkin growing and sales. They’re the third generation. We did it with our dad. It’s fun to keep the family involved. We thank the community for supporting us. We’ll do it as long as we can.”

Photos by Jeff Helfrich

sons, Jeff (left) and Scott (right), who now do the work

friends. BELOW: The Seebach family has been growing and selling pumpkins in Flagg

Ogle County students learn about modern agriculture

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On Sept. 4 and 5, 446 Ogle and Carroll County fourth and fifth graders descended on the Ogle County Fairgrounds to learn about modern agriculture and its influences on daily living.

Hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Ag Awareness Day took youths on a fast-paced, interactive, guided tour of the science, engineering, and technology that drive today’s farm operations.

Students engaged in 30-minute workshops led by a variety of agricultural professionals from the area. Students were able to mingle with livestock; explore different ag careers; chat with a traveling vet; discuss basic biotechnology concepts; learn about different crops: navigate way points; and discuss how much soil it takes to grow crops.

This was the 23rd consecutive year for U of I Extension’s award-winning

Ag Awareness Day program. It is intended that participants will think twice the next time they fry an egg, pass a cornfield-turned-subdivision, put on their leather boots, wrap up in a wool blanket, drink a glass of milk, or eat a bowl of cereal. The Midwest has long been heralded as a top agricultural production site. It is logical that tomorrow’s leaders understand how they fit into it.

Many students reported that they most enjoyed hearing firsthand the

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DOUGLAS MCNAMES

Born: February 18, 1949 in Rockford, IL

Died: September 29, 2025 in Byron, IL

Douglas Paul McNames passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, with Dan and Linda by his side, following a long and courageous battle with illness. He fought with quiet strength, always hoping for better days, and never gave up easily. Doug was born on February 18, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois, to Robert and Blanche (Stuhl) McNames. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 and a half years, Linda McNames (Brainard), and their son, Daniel McNames of Rockton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by their son, Patrick Bryan Lewis-McNames of Osaka, Japan. A 1967 graduate of Auburn High School, Doug began his working life at Dach Fence Company before embarking on a 37-year career with Warner-Lambert (formerly American Chicle Co.),

JAMES “JIMBO” F. CALLAWAY

Born: April 5, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA

Died: October 3, 2025 in Dixon, IL

OREGON, IL ~ James “Jimbo” F. Callaway, age 61, died suddenly at St. Katherine “KSB” Hospital in Dixon, IL, on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA, the son of John Callaway Sr. & Anna (Alexander) Keys. Jimbo always enjoyed being active throughout his life. His interests included trap shooting, deer hunting and fishing. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and golfing the

where he worked as a welder, millwright, and an all-around fixer of anything and everything. After retiring in 2004, he began a second act running his own landscaping business — a perfect fit for someone who loved being outdoors. Doug was known for his kindness, generosity, sharp humor, and the quiet strength he shared with all who knew him. He loved spending time with friends and family, enjoying a good meal, and being outside in the company of his animals — from horses to cats to dogs. His passion for life extended to his hobbies: hunting, fishing, building, golfing, helping others, and, above all, restoring and enjoying hot rods. Doug had many over the years and took great joy in “playing” with them. Those who knew Doug will remember not only his talents and passions but the love he gave so freely. Our hope is that these memories — and the moments you shared with him — will bring comfort and warmth in the days ahead. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at a later date. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Blessed Be. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

most. Jimbo was truly dedicated to his church. He helped with the construction of its current location and maintained the service of many things within the church. Jimbo felt a sense of pride in serving his church by teaching Sunday School, being a trustee for several years, and especially mowing the lawn. He loved to help people, whether it was through his job or just in passing. Jimbo was a friend to all. The most important thing in his life was his family. He married the love of his life, Joyce Jones, on October 30, 1982 at the Oregon Church of God, in Oregon, IL. They spent the next 43 years together building their family. Jimbo loved his sons more than they will ever know and he was proud to be their dad. The family is forever grateful to the staff at Davita Dialysis in Dixon. They took wonderful care of him and

daily events of a livestock vet, harvesting honey, and using a GPS unit to find hidden coordinates in a scavenger hunt. Students also had fun collecting cool fact cards at each of the workshop stations.

Chadwick-Milledgeville Schools, Kings School Elementary, Eswood Community Consolidated School, Monroe Center Grade School, Oregon Elementary School and West Carroll Primary School all participated in the event.

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Stillman Valley High School to host blood drive Oct. 21

The Stillman Valley National Honor Society is playing host to a community blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Stillman Valley High School. Anyone in good health, at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with parental consent, and at least 110 pounds may donate blood.

For every pint of blood donated, up to three lives can be saved. Not only will you help to save lives but also help the senior members of the National Honor Society to earn a college scholarship. To make an appointment, contact Michelle Rogers at mrogers@mail. meridian223.org.

Ogle County Fair Association meeting is Nov. 15

The annual meeting of the Ogle County Fair Association will be 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Farm Bureau

were more like friends than caregivers. We are also very thankful for all of the years of care and support from Dr. Gregory Reckamp and his staff. Jimbo is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Sarah, father John Callaway Sr, sister Jennifer Callaway, maternal-grandparents Jim & Vera Cross, paternal grandparents and his father & mother-in-law, Huck & Helen Jones. He is survived, and will be missed everyday, by his loving wife Joyce of Oregon, IL; sons Tim (Mandi) Callaway of Mt. Morris, IL; Eric (Brekk) Callaway of Mt. Morris, IL; grandchildren Kaedance, Kaylen, Landin, Nevaeh, and Lucette; mom and dad Anna and Phil Keys of Sterling, IL; sister-in-law Marianne Jones of Dixon, IL; brother-in-law Jim (Krista) Jones of Dixon, IL; brother John Callaway Jr of Dixon, IL; several nieces and nephews; and many,

Auditorium, Pines Road, Oregon. All fair association members are invited to attend.

Everyone who contributes to the fair or volunteers their time is considered a member of the association. All members have a voice and voting rights at this meeting.

A potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the board providing meat dishes, coffee, lemonade and water. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service.

The meeting will begin after the dinner and will include a review of the year’s activities; approval of the 2024 annual meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, audit report; presentation of awards; vote on new by-laws, and election of directors.

Call 815-732-6962 for more information.

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many dear and special friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, at the Oregon Church of God on Oregon Trail Rd, Oregon, IL. Funeral services are scheduled for the following day, Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the church beginning at 10:30 AM with Pastor Michael Hoffman presiding. Jimbo always enjoyed being comfortable in his sleeveless t-shirts and jean shorts so please dress casually in his honor. Jimbo will then be laid to rest with his daughter, Sarah, at Riverview Cemetery of Oregon, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be established in his name as decided by the family. To leave an online condolence or plant a tree in his memory, please visit, www.farrellhollandgale.com.

Oregon’s Autumn on Parade

By EARLEEN HINTON Shaw Local News Network correspondent

It didn’t really feel like fall, but the thousands who filled Oregon’s downtown streets on Saturday and Sunday for the annual Autumn on Parade festival didn’t seem to care.

A steady stream of visitors came to the town of 3,800 residents to shop for unique, handmade items, bounce around in the kids’ Fun Zone, check out classic cars and trucks, listen to live music and watch a 125-unit parade, all for free.

“It was an amazing weekend. The beautiful weather brought out lots of friendly faces to our downtown area both days, making the whole event so lively and enjoyable,”Autumn on Parade president Destini Benesh said.

Temperatures climbed into the mid80s and sunny skies made the October event feel more like July, but that didn’t deter visitors from coming out to the 2-day festival.

The heart of the festival is its 190-plus vendor booths in the “Market,” located around the Ogle County Courthouse square and nearby streets.

Saturday events also included a car and tractor show at Oregon Park East and live music and beer garden at the Hot Spot, on Jefferson Street.

On both days, kids could bounce to their delight in the Kids Zone or visit the petting zoo and sample a variety of

treats in the festival’s food court.

The Olde English Faire was held at the Stronghold Retreat, and Conference Center, both days for an admission fee.

But the big draw on Sunday was again, the Harvest Time Parade with 125 units threading their way along downtown streets with thousands lined along the way waiting to see marching bands, acrobats, and more.

This year’s parade theme was “Carving Creativity” and included hired entertainment as well as local Scout and youth groups and local businesses.

This year’s Unit of Honor was the Rock River Center and the Guests of Honor were Mark Gale and Kevin Wiegmann.

E.D. Etnyre was Autumn on Parade’s 2025 Presenting Sponsor.

Autumn on Parade was founded in 1970 and is organized and operated by an all-volunteer committee. Festival weekend is aided with support from the City of Oregon, Ogle County, the Oregon School District and Oregon Park District.

“A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors and hardworking volunteers who make this festival a fantastic success,” Benesh said.

To volunteer to help with the 2026 festival, visit autumnonparade.org or Facebook.

hot temperatures greeted visitors to the Harvest Time Parade held during Autumn on Parade on Sunday, Oct. 5, in Oregon. Here, the Oregon Fire Department raises an American flag for the national anthem in front of the parade-viewing stand on South Fourth Street.

The “Dancing Grannies” of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were a crowd favorite at the Harvest Time Parade on Sunday. ABOVE: This vendor booth sold homemade cookies in the Market at Autumn on Parade Saturday, and Sunday, Oct. 4-5, in Oregon.

Photos by Earleen Hinton for Shaw Local News Network

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Art exhibit open Oct. 1- Nov. 16 at Coliseum Museum in Oregon

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The Coliseum Museum in Oregon is pleased to announce the opening of the final juried art show of 2025, the Air, Land & Sea Art Exhibit featuring 44 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from Oct. 1-Nov. 16.

Air, Land & Sea celebrates the natural abundance of our planet. The exhibit is a record-setting display presenting 79 pieces of art including work in acrylic, glass, oil, pastel, pencil, photography and watercolor.

The exhibit will be judged by Jon Wildman of Dixon with awards presented at a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, with music by acoustic artist Jeff Kagay.

Participating artists include Ellen Allen, Ellie Bartels, Cindy Bear, Janet

Beiler, Carol Bingham, Alice Blue, Larry Bond, Richard Born, Rick Brant, Beverly Broyles, Valerie Butcher, Bob Cholke, Dick Cholke, Janice Conkrite, Carla Donaldson, Laurie Friemuth, Connie Fry, Beverly Garcia, Charles Green, Julie Grendahl, Patricia Greve, Timothy Griffith, Dan Grossmann, Stephen Hart, Kat Heitzman, Cora Hutchison, Bob Kapheim, Linnea Koch, Wolf Koch, Paula Kuehl, Greg LaMont, Bob Logsdon, Maggie Magnuson, Henry Matthiessen III, Joy Meyer, Ellen Mumford, Robb Robbins, Stephonie A Schmitz, Tamara Shriver, Steve Toole, Peter Toth, Mary von Tish, Kathe Wilson and Lucinda Winterfield.

The Coliseum Museum’s mission is to present Art, Antiques, Americana and history through permanent and rotating exhibits, workshops, music, theater and more.

Photo provided by Coliseum Museum

The photograph is “Mt. Moran & Friends” by Steve Toole of Ashton.

Ogle County Farm Stroll is Oct. 12

By JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com

The University of Illinois Extension on Sunday, Oct. 10, will host the annual Ogle County Farm Stroll, a self-guided driving tour of highly diversified family farms open to the public on one big day.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be farm tours, demonstrations, and fresh local food samplings and sales. Satisfy your local food craving and curiosity. Please dress according to the weather; it will take place rain or shine.

More farms have been added this year, so be sure to start the day early if you plan to visit them all. The farms participating in this year’s stroll are Barnhart’s Stone Corner, BerryView Orchard, Dietrich Ranch, Happily Homegrown, Hinrichs Farm, Hough’s Maple Lane Farm, Jen’s Sunshine Farm, Orion Organics, Ponto Ranch, and Triple Creek Bison.

See farm-raised cows, Nigerian Dwarf goats, corn shelling and grinding, rope making, organic fruits and

American Guinea Hogs will greet you Oct. 10 at the 12-acre homestead, Happily Homegrown.

vegetables, pigs, an apiary, homemade goodness, and more. One of the farms is full of antique farm equipment and farming history.

How does the stroll work? Choose which farms you want to see and create your route using the map and brochure.

This is a free event, but bring cash to stock up on local, farm-fresh products. Contact the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191 with any additional questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program.

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Streamwood woman killed in Saturday crash on Pines Road

A Streamwood woman was killed Saturday, Oct. 4, in a two-vehicle crash on Pines Road, between Oregon and Polo. Kathryn L. Good, 68, of Streamwood, was pronounced deceased at the scene after the 4 p.m. collision near 5000 W. Pines Road, Ogle County sheriff’s deputies said in a news release.

According to the release, Good was traveling east on Pines Road on a 2018 Yamaha SMAX scooter when a westbound 2017 Ford F150 pickup truck began to turn south into a private drive.

An initial investigation determined that Good “struck the rear quarter panel of the Ford due to the Ford turning in front of the Yamaha.”

Good sustained life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the Ford were uninjured, according to the release.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by Oregon Fire/EMS and the Ogle County Highway Department.

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Looking for a bargain while eating chili

POLO HISTORY

Betty Obendorf

Recently, it was the all-town rummage sale and the chili cook-off on the same day. I was part of this since the O’Connor family was selling the last of the things from the farm and kitchen utensils from the kitchen.

Susan also had Halloween and Christmas things. So now my house is a mixture of fall, Halloween and Christmas since some of the things had been in the family for many years. Those things needed to stay in the family.

This may be the last garage sale I will be a part of since I was never one to do garage sales in Eagle Point. I had one when I lived in the little house up the hill near the library, but those things belonged to my sister and she had gone into the nursing home. I ended up just giving things away, such as a very large record collection. I was so glad when someone loaded up all of them into his truck.

This is a way of meeting all of your neighbors and saying hello. At the museum, we had some things out for people just to take, such as old picture frames and some furniture that the Tri-County had left many years ago. Kevin was managing all that during the weekend.

Now the end of the week, we have the Waterbury family coming to town. They will do a trolley tour of Waterbury homes and have a gathering at the cemetery to witness a new

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Northern Rehab hosting annual coat drive Oct. 6-17

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting donations for the Sycamore United Methodist Church Coat Ministry.

Needed items include new and gently-used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories.

stone for William Waterbury. He died at Libby Prison of disease and starvation during the Civil War. While his body was not returned to Polo, he will now have a cemetery marker beside his wife to commemorate his death.

The family will be coming into the museum so Beth can give them a program on the Underground Railroad. I will be telling them of the involvement that the Waterbury family had in running the Underground Railroad in the area. I will tell them about the Delaware Colony group that came in 1836. Linda has set up the trolley tour of Waterbury homes and Kevin is working with the cemetery part. It will be another big weekend.

I also am working on the Waterbury doll that is over 100 years old. The doll hospital in Naperville is no longer working on old dolls, so I am trying my hand at doll repair.

This is a new venture on my part on putting together a white leather body that is losing sawdust. Her face and head are perfect and I am armed with glue and thread.

I have nothing to lose so will see how all goes.

Everyone is gone now and all is quiet. My cat is glad since Clare was here with Winnie, her 6-month-old golden retriever, and Natalie was here with Roscoe, her Irish setter. That is a lot of dog for a cat who thinks she is the only animal allowed in this house.

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

All Northern Rehab locations are serving as collection sites, with clinics at their DeKalb, Genoa, and Rochelle locations.

Please drop off donated items between Oct. 6-17. For additional information about Northern Rehab, call 815-756-8524 or visit www.northernrehabpt.com. – Shaw Local News Network

Warranty deeds

• Kenneth William Lapp and Timothy Wayne Lapp to Kassandra M Rosecke, 712 N Hampton Dr, Byron, $270,000.

• Michael Munns and Kimberley Munns to Keith Munns and Georgia Munns, 2995 N Silver Ridge Dr, Oregon, $306,500.

• Thomas W Johnson and Debra J Johnson to Alan Warneke and Susan Schafer, 906a Carlisle, Rochelle, $217,500.

• David N Hueramo and Jessica Hueramo to Brittany Guillotte and Guillotte Deven, 1442 Rock Island, Davis Junction, $320,000.

• William A Freeman and Tanya S Freeman to James Harvey Brusky and Barbra Brusky, 109 Amber Dr, Oregon, $238,000.

• Nancy D Alderks and Becky J Borchers to Straight Roes Farm Llc, 18427 E Mcneal Rd, Monroe Center, $0.

• Joseph R Casurella to Amber L Klouse and Kyle K Putzstuck, one parcel in Flagg Township: 24-07-300-010, $40,000.

• Valerie J Bunting to Aiden B Ahmer and Ann M Hendrickson, 213 Main St, Leaf River, $77,500.

• Bonnie J Moore to Rosa P Umana, 1133 N 7th St, Unit 704, Rochelle, $125,000.

• Charles D Vardman and Rhonda L Vardman to Steven D Katzman and Deborah K Katzman, 124 E Depot St, Creston, $287,000.

• Pineapple Development Llc to Headon & Sons Inc, 114 W. North St., Creston; 110 W. North St., Creston; 103 S Main St., Creston; and 103 S Main St, Creston, $300,000.

• Janet R Kramer, Deceased By Heirs, and the estate of Janet R Kramer to Maria Lopez and Alfredo Lopez, 332 N Woolf CT, Rochelle, $110,000.

• Brian Cunningham and Janet Cunningham to Michael David Lefevre, 205 S Botanic Ave, Mt. Morris, $68,000.

• Patrick K Olson to Justin Holder and Angela Holder, 625 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $160,000.

• Christie A Brenz and Christie A Armstrong to Jackson Britnell, 211 E 5th St, Byron, $200,900.

• Rdsd Llc to Guiseppe Alfano, 204 E Washington St, Oregon, $30,000.

• David C Knie, trustee, Charles J Knie Tr and Eileen Y Knie Tr to Christine Y Shenefelt, 606 E Wayne St, Polo, $0.

• David C Knie, trustee, Charles J Knie Tr and Eileen Y Knie Tr to Dms Investment Group Llc, 708 S Division Ave, Polo, and 702 S Division Ave, Polo, $0.

• Nicholas P Yianibas and Carlen M Yianibas to Jordan K Kilmer, 1196 W 2nd St,

Byron, $290,000.

• Janet A Stukenberg to Brayden A Schlaf, Kristen A Schlaf, and Tonya Poppen, 1134 W 2nd St, Byron, $207,900.

• Bruce A Mueller and Sophia A Mueller to Catherine Clarke and Margaret Regnier, 318 Slippery Rock Dr, Dixon, $2,750.

• David W Mincemoyer, David Mincemoyer, Jodi L Mincemoyer and Jodi Mincemoyer, to Maynard L Stivers and Lorene K Stivers, 553 Countryside Dr, Stillman Valley, and 543 Countryside Dr, Stillman Valley, $350,000.

• Robert De La Rosa to Ritz Rentals Llc, 801 Adams, Oregon, $248,000.

• Matthew G Mcgrail to Jeromy Jacobs, one parcel in Taylor Township: 22-07-201004, $60,000.

• Erik Peterson to Tyler Davis and Sarah Davis, 6913 W Wagner Rd, German Valley, $119,900.

Quit claim deeds

• Ralph Beckham to Ralph Beckham and Sandra Beckman, 1035 Turkington Ter, Rochelle, $0.

Trustees deeds

• Edith M Davis, trustee, James C Davis Tr and Edith M Davis Tr to Benjamin Miller and Rebecca Miller, two parcels in Leaf River Township and 4256 W Egan Rd, Leaf River, $700,000.

• Jeffrey L Frazier, trustee, Michele M Frazier, trustee, Frazier Jam Tr and Jam Frazier Tr to Kevin W Connors, trustee, Kathleen M Connors, trustee, and Connors Family Tr, 712 N Kari CT, Byron, $340,000.

• Joshua W Franks, trustee, and Joshua W Franks Rev Tr to Daniel Collins, 2030 Southfield Ln, Byron $279,900.

Deeds of trust

• Steven R Meiners, trustee, John L Meiners, trustee, and Meiners Family Tr to Austin D Schriner and Marti K Schriner, one parcel in Eagle Point Township: 13-12-200003, $1,482,000.

Trustees deeds

• Edward J Wedell, trustee, and James L & Janet H Wedell Dec Tr to Seger Randal Larson and Samantha Christine Larson, 309 Saddlewood Cir, Dixon, $327,500.

• Baruch M Schur, trustee, and Baruch Schur Rev Tr to Jeffrey Sondgeroth and Korie Sondgeroth, 714 Kaskaskia Dr, Dixon, and 712 N Kaskaskia Dr, Dixon, $475,000.

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FARMLAND AUCTION

Sale will be held at 11:00 AM at the Pine Creek Christian Church Fell owship Hall, 8111 W Penn Corner Road, Polo, IL 61064

The 160 acres of farmla nd will be selling in 5 surveye d Parcels A,B,C,D,E. Parce ls A and E are tillable ground s with Open Tenancy for 2026. Parcels C and D is timber/retired quarry ground and will be sold together. Parcel B is the nice 2 story country home on 5 acres with 2 car garage, corn crib and barn. This pr operty is located in Sections 31 and 32 of Pine Creek Townshi p, Ogle County, Illin ois.

Fo r more information including maps, tax info, soil types, etc, plus terms and conditions, visit: www.auctionzip/publicauctionservice.com or www.lennybrysonauctioner.com

Ow ner:

Ma ry Eliz abeth Love Stuff Rev ocable Trust #1

Lenny Bryson 815-946-4120

Public Auction Service Lyle Hopkins 815-441-1251

Attorney for the Trust is Emily Vivian of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC

Ogle & Winnebago County, IL FARMLAND AUCTION

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 10:30 AM Sale to be held at: Prairie View Golf Club/ P avillion 6734 German Church R oad Byron, IL 61010 350 Acres +/- Sel ling in

Section 17 Byron Tow nship, Ogle County, IL

Tract 2) 31.521 Surveyed Acres & Various Outbuildings

Tract 3) 86.121 Surveyed Acres

Section 8/17 Byron Township, Ogle County, IL

Tract 4) 39.489 Surveyed Acres

Section 26 of Byron Township, Ogle County, IL

Tract 5) 19.33 Platted Acres

Section 35/36 Byron East Township, Ogle County, IL

Tract 6) 29.53 Platted Acres

Tract 7) 102.98 Platted Acres

Section 28 Winnebago Township, Winnebago County, IL

Tract 8) 43.87 Platted Acres For complete listing of sur vey, sale bill, maps, tax info, and ter ms & conditions, etc visit www.lenn yb ryson au ctioneer .com For I nformation Contact: Ow ner, Alvin Oltmanns Trus t Lenn y Brys on - Auction eer Joe McCoy, Stillm an B an k Trust Dept Ph: 815-946-4120 Attorney, Dave Smith Ph: 815-732-6124

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT F OR THE 15TH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGO N, ILL INOIS

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Vs. Kody Mazzari; et. a l. DEFENDANTS No. 2025FC9

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

216 S Washington St Byron, IL 61010

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the aucti on; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fract ion thereof of the a mount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due wit hin twenty -four (24) hours. The subjec t property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation b y the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclos ure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchaser s other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act , 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Upon payme nt in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, wh ich will entitle the pur chaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmat ion of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in pos session of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For informati on: E xamine the court file or contac t Plai ntiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-25-00798

I3273494 Forreston Journal Sep. 26. Oct. 3, 10, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Ogle - Oregon, ILLINOIS

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH P COX, JR.; ILLINOIS HOUSI NG DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 12 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that purs uant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the abov e entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on October 31, 2025 , at the hour 10:00 a.m. in the Sheriff's office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following desc ribed mor tgaged real estate: P.I.N. 05-32-161-003. Commonly known as 105 E. DIAMOND ST., BYRON, IL 61010.

The real estat e is : single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inter est community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Secti on 18.5 of the Condominium Prope rty Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For informati on call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 24 -235418 SHERIFF

I3273507 Forreston Journal Sep. 26. Oct. 3, 10, 2025

SIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ¬OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC , Plaintiff, vs. JEREMY GRAMENTO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s).

CASE NO 2025FC8

Property Address: 503 E. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

Pub lic notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 11, 2025, I, Sheriff Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on November 7, 2025, commenc ing at 10:00AM, Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S 1st Street , Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following desc ribed real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to wit:

Commonly known as: 503 E. Mason St. , Pol o, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14- 16-232-002 1st Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $82,773.60 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15- 1507(c) (1)(H- 1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5) , AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRE D BY SUBS ECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLI NOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance du e wit hin 24 hours of the sale. All pay ments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payabl e to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at Diaz Anselmo & Associat es, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960. For bidding instructions, visit www.dallegal.com 24 hours prior to sa le

This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz A nselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@da ll egal.com 8190-958325

Forreston Journal Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2025 958325

S Picture it D

Court entered VanVickle of Ogle ing at 10:00AM, to sell to the much thereof

16-232-002

$82,773.60

765 ILCS 605/9

NOTIFIED THAT THE , SHALL PAY NS (g)(1) AND TS REQUIRED ONDOMINIUM

lance du e wit hin certified funds

t Diehl Road, instructions, visit ation obtained

NOTICE OF SALE

of Property Owned by the Vi llage of Forreston and Invitation to Bid Thereon

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Boar d of Trustees of the Village of Forreston (the “Village”) will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the real prope rty locat ed at 402 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston, Illinois, identified as PIN 02-28-381-006, and legally descr ibed as follows (the “Real Property ”): Lot 6 and the east 10 feet of lot 5 in m. m. Ulfer's Subdivision of block 33, of the Illinois central railroad's second addition to the town of Forreston, according to the Plat thereof recorded in book g of plats, page 1 as document #240784; situated in the county of ogle and state of ill inois

The Real Property is currently zoned Single Family Residentia l District (R-1) under the Village's Zoning Ord inance and is improved with a single-family residence and garage. The successful bidder shall agree to accept the Real Property in “as-is” condition The Village expressly disclaims any warranties, express or implied, relat ing in any way to the Real Property, including but not limited to any warranty relating to the environmental condition of the Real Property.

Bids for the purchase of the above described Real Property are hereby invited and will be received by the Village Clerk during business hours until 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2025, for the bid opening on the date specified below. Said proposals shall be addre ssed to:

Village Board

Village of Forreston

c/o Village Clerk

P.O . Box 206 102 N. Walnut Ave Forreston, Illinois 61030 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL - SALE OF REAL

PROPERTY / 402 W. WHITE OAK DR.” and the name and addre ss of the bidder

All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston at 7:00 p. m. on October 20, 2025, held at Village Hall, 301 N Wal nut Ave., Forreston, Illinois 61030.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft in the amount of ten perce nt (10%) of the bid price. Each bid shall also be accompanied by a written narrative describing the bidders proposal for the future use of the Real Property. A formal real estate contract shall be executed by the successful bidder at the time the highest qualified bid is accepted

A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interest of the Village. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Village Board further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened.

A copy of the bidding documents, including a copy of the real estate contract the succe ssful bidder will be required to execute, may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk.

Village Clerk, Village of Forreston

October 3, 10, 17, 2025

NOTICE OF SALE of Property Owned by the Vi llage of Forreston and Invitation to Bid Thereon

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Boar d of Trustees of the Village of Forreston (the “Village”) will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the real property located at 412 S. 2nd Ave., Forreston, Illinois , identified as PIN 02-33-178-008, and legally described as fol lows (the “Real Property”): Lot 6 in Block 15 of the Original Town of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded November 10, 1854 in Miscellaneous Book A, page 112

The Real Property is currently zoned Single Family Residence District (R-2) under the V illage's Zoning Ordinance and is currently vacant The successful bidder shall agree to accept the Real Property in “as-is” condition. The Village expre ssly disclaims any war ranties, express or implied, relating in any way to the Real Property, including but not limited to any warranty relating to the environmental condition of the Real Property

Village Board

Village of Forreston c/o Village Clerk P.O . Box 206 102 N. Walnut Ave Forreston, Illinois 61030 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL - SALE OF REAL PROPERTY / 412 S 2nd AVE.” and the name and address of the bidder

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft in the amount of ten perce nt (10%) of the bid price. Each bid shall also be accompanied by a written narrative describing the bidders proposal for the future use of the Real Property A formal real estat e contract shall be executed by the successful bidder at the time the highest qualified bid is accepted

A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interes t of the Village. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Village Board further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened.

A copy of the bidding documents, including a copy of the real estate contract the succe ssful bidder will be required to execute, may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk. Village Clerk, Village of Forreston

October 3, 10, 17, 2025

MONTHLY

ME ETING DATES

ORE GON FIRE PROTE CTION

DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OCTOBER 1, 205 THRU APRIL 30, 2026

Wednesday

October 08, 2025

Wednesday November 12, 2025

Wednesday

December 10, 2025

Wednesday

Janu ary 14, 2026

Wednesday

February 11, 2026

Wednesday March 11, 2026

Wednesday April 08, 2026

Wednesday May 13, 2026

Meetings called to order at 2:00 P.M

Special or adjourned meet ings may be called from time to time

ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustees, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 Sout h First Street, Oregon, Illinois.

VENDORS shall submit bi lls by 12:00 Noon on the Thursday prior to trustee meeting to receive payment on the above dates.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, IN MEETING A SSE MBLED DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

Steve Carr –President

Oct. 10, 2025

QUARTERLY

ME ETING DATES

ORE GON FIRE PROTE CTION DISTRICT FIRE FIGHTER PENSION FUND

OCTOBER 1, 2025 THRU APRIL 30, 2026

Wednesday December 10, 2025

Wednesday March 11, 2026

Meetings called to order at 1:30 P.M

Special or adjourned meet ings may be called from time to time

ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustee s, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 Sout h First Street, Oregon, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF

may be called from time to time

ALL Meetings to be held in the office of the Trustee s, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 Sout h First Street, Oregon, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIREFIGHTER PENSION FUND, IN MEETING A SSE MBLED DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

Steve Carr –President

Oct. 10, 2025

As sumed Name

Publication Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that on September 30, 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:

Hello Gorgeous 302 DN Franklin St Oregon, IL 61061

Dated: September 30, 2025.

s/Laura J. Cook

Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk

Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2025

As sumed Name Publication Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that on October 6, 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: Northern Illinois Local Food Collective 10961 N Baileyville Rd Baileyville, IL 61007

Dated: October 6, 2025.

s/Laura J. Cook

Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk

Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2025

As sumed Name Publication Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that on September 22, 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:

on September 22, 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: Ring DJ Service 628 N Blackhawk Rd Oregon, IL 61061

Dated: September 22, 2025. s/Laura J. Cook

Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk Sep. 26, Oct. 3, Oct.10, 2025

As sumed Name Publication Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that on September 25, 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: Xpress Auto Glass 451 Willis Ave Rochelle, IL 61068

Dated: September 25, 2025.

s/Laura J. Cook

Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2025

SNOW REMOVAL BIDS

Oregon Fi re Protection District

Snow removal for locations at: 100 West Washington St., O regon IL -parkin g pad not un der construction 106 South First St., Oregon IL 101 Madison Street, Oregon, IL

We are now taking bid s for snow removal for the upcoming season:

• Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more.

SNOW REMOVAL BIDS

Oregon Fi re Protection District

Snow removal for locations at:

100 West Washington St., O regon

IL -parkin g pad not un der construction

106 South First St., Oregon IL 101 Madison Street, Oregon, IL

We are now taking bid s for snow removal for the upcoming season:

• Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more.

• Snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewal ks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors.

• Mech anical equipment attached to truck not to be us ed on sidewalks.

Copy of your current l iabili ty i nsurance coverage must be provided

Bids mus t be in be fore Nov ember 12th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Bids are to be sent to:

Oregon Fire Protection Dis trict

106 S First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061

Bids wil l be opened on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Oct. 10 & 17, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Ogle - Oregon, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH P COX, JR.; ILLINOIS HOUSI NG DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 FC 12 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that purs uant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the abov e entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on October 31, 2025 , at the hour 10:00 a.m. in the Sheriff's office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following desc ribed mortgaged real estate: LOTS SEVEN (7) AND EIGH T (8), EXCEPT THE EAST TEN (10 ) FEET OF SAID LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK TWENTY-THREE (23), IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE, NOW CITY, OF BYRON; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BYRON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 05-32-161-003. Commonly known as 105 E. DIAMOND ST., BYRON, IL 61010.

• Snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewal ks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors.

• Mech anical equipment attached to truck not to be us ed on sidewalks.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ¬OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC , Plaintiff, vs. JEREMY GRAMENTO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s). CASE NO 2025FC8

Property Address: 503 E. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTIO N 16, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M ; OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LIN E OF MASON STREET, SAID POINT BEING A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 3 IN CUTT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF POLO; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 85; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID MASON STREET, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENC E SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF PLEASANT STREET, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF MASON STREET, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF PL EASANT STREET, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO THE POI NT OF BEGINN ING.

Commonly known as: 503 E. Mason St. , Pol o, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-232-002

1st Lien Position; Single Family Residence; Judgment Amount $82,773.60 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15- 1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9 (G)(5) , AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE A SSESSME NTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLI NOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at th e time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All pay ments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payabl e to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

This communicat ion is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz A nselmo & Associates, LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 midwestpleadings@da ll egal.com 8190-958325

Forreston Journal Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2025 958325

For informati on call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 24 -235418 SHERIFF I3273507 Forreston Journal Sep. 26. Oct. 3, 10, 2025

Copy of your current l iabili ty i nsurance coverage must be provided. Bids mus t be in be fore Nov ember 12th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Bids are to be sent to:

Oregon Fire Protection Dis trict

106 S First Street,

CLAIMANTS;

Court entered VanVickle of Ogle

ing at 10:00AM, to sell to the much thereof

QUARTER OF TH P.M ; OGLE

EGINNING AT OINT BEING A OF BLOCK 3 IN TO THE PLAT 85; THENCE ISTANCE OF 50 F PLEASANT

ALLEL WITH THE HENCE NORTH, ANCE OF 150

14-16-232-002

$82,773.60

765 ILCS 605/9 NOTIFIED THAT THE , SHALL PAY NS (g)(1) AND TS REQUIRED ONDOMINIUM

ance due within certified funds

t Diehl Road, nstructions, visit mation obtained

"THIS IS AN ATTE MPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE US ED FOR THAT PURPO SE" IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS

HSBC Bank USA, N ational Associat ion, as Indentu re Trustee for People`s Choice Home Loan Securities Trust Series 2005- 3; Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josephine Ponce; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Springcastle Credit Funding Trust, Through its Trustee Wilmington Trust, National Association; Anne Beltra n Tierney; Morris Cerullo World Evangelism; Kenneth Adam Piercey, as Executor of the Estate of Josephine Ponce; Estate of Josephine Ponce; Unknown Owners and Non Record C laimants; Defendants. Case No. 25 FC 1 1011 North Limekiln Road, Oregon, IL 61061

Judge Presiding Courtroom TBA NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Josephine Ponce -Estate of Josephine Ponce -Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Ogle County agai nst you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTIO N THIRTY-TWO (32), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FOUR (24) NORTH, RANG E TEN (10) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOI S, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMM ENCING AT THE INTERSECTIO N OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-TWO (32) AND THE CENTERLINE OF LIMEKILN ROAD, SAID POINT BEING 1492.59 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THE REOF; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, AT AN ANGLE OF 78 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 31 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 84.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 37.52 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY , ALONG SAID CENTERL INE, AT AN ANGLE OF 179 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 02 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 317.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 92 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 49 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWIS E FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 349.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 101 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 03 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 100.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 171 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 53 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE L AST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 53.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 151 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 26 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCL OCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 175.06 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTIO N THIRTY-TWO (32), AT AN ANGLE OF 123 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 20 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCL OCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 317.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. C/K/A: 1011 North Limekil n Road, Oregon, IL 61061 PIN: 09-32-400-010

said Mortgage was given by Josephine Ponce, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Regis tration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nomi nee for People`s Choice Home Loan, Inc., Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0505224.

E-Filing is now mandatory for docu ments in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e- file, you must first creat e an account with an e-filing service provider Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-provid ers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.I llinoiscourts.gov/FAQ /gethelp.asp, or talk with your local circuit clerk's office

UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Ogle County, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Ste. 300, Oregon IL 61061 on or before November 10, 2025, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DE CREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMP LAINT.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084)

Cory J. Harris (6319221) Tracey M. Coons (6311050)

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W25-0003 pleadi ngs.il@wi rbickilaw.com I3274160 Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT F OR THE 15TH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGO N, ILL INOIS

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Vs. Kody Mazzari; et. a l. DEFENDANTS No. 2025FC9

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 06/13/2025, the Sheri ff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 31, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Pub lic Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sal e, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF BLOCK FIFTY-ONE (51) IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE, NOW CITY OF BYRON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 198 FEET NORTH TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE WEST 100 FEET, THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH SAID EAS T LINE, 80 FEET, THENCE EAST 100 FEET, AND THENCE SOUTH ON SAID EAST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BYRON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 05-31-429-006 Improved with Reside ntial COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

216 S Washington St Byron, IL 61010

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the aucti on; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fract ion thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due wit hin twenty -four (24) hours. The subjec t property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any r epresentati on as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition

The sale is further subject to confirmation b y the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason , the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit pai d. The Purchaser shall hav e no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee 's attorney. Upon payme nt in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, wh ich will entitle the pur chaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmat ion of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in pos session of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspec tion and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

For informati on: E xamine the court file or contac t Plai ntiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-25-00798. I3273494 Forreston Journal Sep. 26. Oct. 3, 10, 2025

PUBL IC NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

STATE OF ILLINOIS

COUNTY OF OGLE

Public Notice is hereb y giv en to all persons in Lincoln Township that a Pub lic Hearing will be held Thursday, October 30, 202 5 at 6:00 P.M. at the Old Ogle County Cour thouse, Third Floor County Board Room #317, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon, IL, to consider the request fi led September 17, 2025 of Summit Ridge Energy dba Forreston IL Solar 1, LLC, % Barrett LaCha nce, 1000 Wilson Blvd, Ste 2400, Arlington, VA for a Special Us e in the AG- 1 Agricultural District to allow the construction and operat ion of a 2.0 MWac Community Solar Energy Facility on the proper ty describ ed as follows and being leased by the petitioner : Part of the South Half (S1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 4 Lincoln Township 24N, R8E of the 4th P.M., Ogle County, IL, 17.1 acres of the 47.54 acre s site, more or less Property Identification N umber: Part of 07-04-400-005

Common Locat ion:

12,000 block of W. West Grove Rd.

All persons in attendance at the hearing shall have an opportu nity to be heard. Any person who also wishes to appear as an interested party with the right to cross-examine others at the hearing must complete and file an appearance form with the Ogle County Pla nning & Zoning Department no later tha n five (5) business days before the date of the hearing. The application for this special use is on file with detailed description and available for examination at the Planning & Zoning Depar tment, 911 Pines Rd., Oregon, Illinois or at the fol lowi ng URL: http://www.oglecounty.org/departments/planning_and _zoning/zoning_board_of_appeals.php.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

RANDY O CKEN, Chairman

Dated at Oregon, Illinois this 17nd day of September 2025 #09-25SU

Oct. 10, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-2

FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025, to JUNE 30, 2026

BUDG ET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE OREGON PUBLIC L IB RARY DISTRICT

OGLE COUNTY, I LLINOIS

The following con stitutes the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, Ogle County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, adopted by said Board of Libra ry Trustee s on September 18, 2025, after a public hearing: WHEREAS, the Finance Committee and Libra ry Administrator hav e been designated by the Board of Library Trustees to prepare in tentative form a budget and appropria tion ordinance for the Oregon Public Library Distri ct, Ogle County, Illinois, and in accordance with such designation have prepared such tentative budget and appropriation ordinance and made the ordinance conveniently available to public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, prior to final action, a public hearing was scheduled as to such budget and appropriation ordinance on September 18, 2025, notice of which hearing was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publication in Oregon Republican Reporter, a newspa per regularly pub lished in the District, and all other requirements of the Illinois Public Library District Act of 1991 and the Illinois Municipal Budget Law have been met; NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OREGO N PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTIO N 1. That the following sums, or so much as by law may be authorized, are budgeted and appropriated for the spec ified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026

Library Corporate Fund

$6,300.00 Art Restoration & Gallery Expenses$13,550.00

$11,350.00

Secti on 2: That, to the extent permi tted by law, all unexpended balances of any i tem or items for which an appropriation is made by this budget and appropriation ordinance may be transferred to or expended in making up any insufficiency or deficit in, any other item or items for which an appropriation is made by this ordinance.

Secti on 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication a s provided by law. That further, a certified copy of this ordinance shall be pub lished at least once after passage, in a newspaper published or circulated in said Library District and filed with the Ogl e County Clerk within thirty (30) days after passage

Secti on 4: That to the extent permitted by law, all unexpended balances not applied in the manner set forth above in this ordinance, or unexpended balances not appl ied as provided in prior Budget and Appropriation Ordinances of the District, shall be accumulated for Special Reserve s Fund.

Secti on 5: The following determinations by the Board of Trustees are hereby made part of the aforesaid budget:

a)An estimate of cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year is expected to be $1,007,543.00

b) An estimate of the cash expected to be rece ived during the fis cal year from all sources is $630,890.00

c)An estimate of the expenditures contemplated for the fiscal year is $1,499,125.00

d) An estimate of the cash expected to be on hand at the end of th e fiscal year is $139,657.00

e)An estimate of the amount of taxes to be r eceived during the fiscal year is $532,665.00

APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Public Library District, Ogle County, Illinois, on the 18th day of September 2025.

Rochelle football player has surgery after injury

By JOSHUA WELGE jwelge@shawmedia.com

Rochelle junior football player Dylan Manning underwent surgery at Loyola Medical Center to remove a blood clot and remove pressure on his brain after suffering a head injury in Friday night’s game at Morris.

Manning’s condition was reported on the Rochelle Hubs Football Facebook page and confirmed by Rochelle head coach Kyle Kiss -

ack. Ben Manning, Dylan Manning’s father, told Shaw Local on Saturday that his son was “in stable condition, vitals are good.”

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Ben Manning said that his son was off the sedatives and the breathing tube, is mostly still asleep, however, at times responds to voices and has opened an eye and spoke a few words.

Manning, a three-year varsity player who earlier this season

eclipsed 2,000 career rushing yards, was wheeled off the field Friday night on a stretcher to an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline after the game was over.

“Please pray for our friend, our brother and our teammate, Dylan Manning,” Rochelle football’s Facebook page said in the post Saturday morning. “He is in good hands and the medical team is cautiously optimistic. Please be in prayer for Dylan, the entire Manning family and the Loyola University medical team.”

The run to the football playoffs and prayers in Rochelle

While resting up in the comfort of home for an ultra trail run on the Hennepin Canal, I took the night off from covering football and watched a few games on the NFHS streaming network. Simultaneously, I followed Byron, Forreston, Oregon and Stillman.

Much was made of the Byron and Du-Pec tilt by local media, but make no mistake about it, Du-Pec, though leading 14-12 at half, is not at the level of Byron.

The Tigers dominated action for much of the game and fell behind at half because of two turnovers and a long Du-Pec kickoff return.

On a sidenote, I preferred Byron’s YouTube version of the game over the NFHS with Evan Burris providing local banter. The picture was also clearer, though a higher sightline would have been helpful.

Missing its quarterback, a lineman and leading rusher, Oregon crushed North Boone, setting up this week’s battle for third place in the BNC with Stillman Valley. Regardless of the outcome, both teams are locks to reach the playoffs.

In looking at playoff projections, Stillman is close to 2A. It wasn’t too long ago the Cardinals were in 4A, albeit as one of the smaller schools.

In 2019, SV had 588 students compared to 419 now, a 28% drop. Maybe all those families moving into the new subdivisions in the 1990s and early 2000s are done having children.

Also on the NFHS, I viewed part of the IC Catholic-Wheaton St. Francis football game, as IC will be Byron’s biggest impediment to a state title. IC looked more like a 6A team

instead of 3A.

They ended up beating Wheaton 35-28, who was No. 2 in 5A at the time. Leading up to that, they’ve only lost 29-28 to Marist (8A) and 24-21 to Nazareth, the No. 2 team in 6A. With its passing attack, they look better than Montini last year.

The 3A classification is shaping up into exactly what everyone warned about after the 2024 IHSA championships – an unfair private school advantage.

If there is positive, Byron has shown the wherewithal to mix it up with IC and Montini, as evidenced by thrilling semifinals wins in 2021 and 2023 and a narrow loss last year in the second round.

My question to IC is this: If you are already competing at such a high level, why wouldn’t you petition up to play in a class or two for the post season?

I recall a Catholic League player telling me he felt the playoffs were a step down from the regular season.

I would not dispute that. Remember two years ago when Nazareth snuck into the playoffs at 4-5 and ran the table to win 5A.

Other than Dixon, Byron is relegated to what the BNC has to offer and to be quite frank, the league is at its lowest ebb ever.

Come post season, that lack of competition is detrimental.

It was scary news out of Rochelle

with the serious head injury suffered by Dylan Manning in a football game against Morris. Manning was flown from Morris to Loyola Hospital and is improving after emergency surgery.

Before the season, Hub coach Kyle Kissack mentioned that Dylan had the potential to be the best player ever to come out of Rochelle.

In the same breath, he also said Dylan was as good of a human being as he is a player.

Hundreds of people came to the Rochelle’s football field Saturday night to pray for Dylan’s recovery and this was no idle show of support.

Through its youth Rock Ministries and adult Tres Dias movements, there is a genuine spirit of faith in that town.

“We are very blessed to have such a strong Christian community,” Kissack said. “They always show up in a big way. The prayers were loud and went straight up to heaven.”

Over the years, this column has been critical of fan behavior at high-school sporting events.

The previous week, European golfers and their entourage at the Ryder Cup were verbally berated by Americans.

It wasn’t good-natured us-vs.-them nationalism, but ugly personal attacks, bordering on jingoism.

Some blamed it on the location near New York City, where vulgarity is a finely honed art. Others said alcohol fueled the flame.

Ironically, Europeans Rory McIlroy (Masters) and Tommy Fleetwood (Fed Ex Cup) were applauded for emotional wins earlier in the season by American audiences.

That same weekend at the University of Colorado, college students used profanity to deride the BYU football team and mock their Mormon faith. It was a pathetic display from a group of foul-mouthed brats who needed to be disciplined, something sadly lacking in today’s younger generation.

When I was a kid and used swear words, my mouth was washed out with soap. I didn’t care for that kind of discipline, but I eventually learned my lesson and my language was far less profane than Colorado’s.

The Mountain West did supply discipline in the form of a $50,000 penalty to the school. However, there were no consequences for the offenders, as the school had to pick up the tab for their bad behavior.

“Don’t indict us just based on a group of young kids that were probably intoxicated and high simultaneously. BYU, we love you, we appreciate you, and we support you,” Colorado coach Deion Sanders said.

Rather than spewing hatred, Colorado could take a lesson from the way BYU treats visitors. Opposing fans are greeted with a warm welcome and friendship. Those sitting in the visitors section have even been treated to free brownies and ice cream.

Besides the faith-based approach to interacting with a rival, another difference at Provo, Utah, compared to New York and Colorado was absence of booze and pot.

•Andy Colbert is a longtime Ogle County resident with years of experience covering sports and more for multiple area publications.

Photo provided by Marcy DeLille

Rochelle’s Dylan Manning runs for extra yards during their game with Geneseo in August.

Andy Colbert VIEWS

Friday Night Lights

Polo rolls over Orangeville in 8-man action during their Homecoming game with a 54-8 win on Friday, Oct. 3

Photos by Earleen Hinton for Shaw Local News Network

TOP LEFT: Polo’s Mercer Mumford (center) fights for yards as he runs for a big gain against Orangeville during 8-man action at Polo High School on Friday, Oct. 3. TOP RIGHT: Polo’s JT Stephenson makes a move away from an Orangeville defender during 8-man action at Polo High School on Friday, Oct. 3. ABOVE: Polo’s Mercer Mumford (83) runs with the ball against Orangeville at Polo High School on Friday, Oct. 3. LEFT: Polo quarterback JT Stephenson looks to hand the ball off during Friday, Oct. 3, action against Orangeville at Polo High School.

OGLE COUNTY WEEKLY SPORTS ROUNDUP

Girls golf

Oregon Regional: The Hawks shot a 399 to take third at the Class 1A Oregon Regional to advance as a team to the sectional at Forest Hills Country Club in Rockford. Lutheran (338) was first and Byron (369) second.

Aniyah Sarver (87) took seventh, Sarah Eckardt (95) was ninth, Toni Withers (104) was 12th, and Noelle Girton (113) was 24th for Oregon.

E-P takes second at Eastland Regional: E-P (403) was second behind only Dixon (391), and River Ridge (414) took third to advance to the sectional as teams. Polo’s Elsa Monaco (95) took sixth.

Rockford Lutheran Sectional: Byron advanced to the state finals finishing second as a team behind Lutheran. Oregon’s Sarah Eckardt advanced to the state finals as an individual with a 92. Oregon finished fifth as a team.

Boys soccer

Oregon 7, Indian Creek 2: Eduardo Garcia had a hat trick in the win for Oregon (10-8, 4-4).

Oregon 4, Kewanee 1: Steven Guardado, Owen Wynn, Aiden Hammer and Noah Near all had goals in the win for the Hawks (11-9). Deryk Withers had six saves in goal for Oregon.

Somonauk 4, Oregon 2: Ivan Hernandez scored both goals for Oregon in the loss. The Hawks fell to 10-9.

Boys golf

Fulton takes second at Byron Hills: Riverdale (301) was the team champion at its home course as Fulton (306) took second. Eastland (324) also advanced as a team. Oregon (332) was fourth, followed by Bureau Valley (336).

Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden tied his own school record with a 67 to take first individually. Riverdale’s Braden Janicki (70) was runner-up and BV’s Wyatt Novotny (71) was third.

Also advancing to the Class 1A Cambridge Sectional at Valley View Club were Oregon’s Nole Campos (77) and Jackson Messenger (82).

Forreston’s Kaden Brown takes third at Wolf Hollow: Brown shot a 75 to advance from the Class 1A Pearl City Regional. Dakota (309), Rockford Christian (310) and Byron (319) were the advancing teams as Forreston shot a 324 to take fifth.

Also advancing was Forreston’s Daylen Rahn (80). Kendall Erdmann shot an 83 but did not advance; Darin Greenfield shot an 86.

Cambridge Sectional: Forreston’s

Oregon’s Sarah Eckardt watches her drive at the 1A Oregon Girls Golf Regional on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Silver Ridge Golf Course. Eckardt qualified for the state finals after shooting a 92 at the Rockford Lutheran Sectional on Monday, Oct. 6.

Kaden Brown shot a 75 to advance to the state finals. Daylen Rahn shot a 90. Oregon’s Nole Campos (86) and Jackson Messenger (87) also competed. Thursday, Oct. 2

Volleyball

Polo d. Oregon 25-19, 25-12: Reese Mekeel led Polo with 10 kills and two blocks in the win. Grace Miatke had 13 digs while Cam Jones had seven kills, 10 digs and 11 assists. Emma Eckerd led Oregon with seven digs, eight assists and one ace.

Polo d. AFC 25-10, 25-11: Reese Mekeel led Polo with five kills, and Grace Miatke (two aces) had seven digs in the win. Cam Jones (two aces) added four kills and four digs for the Marcos. Brylee Laskowski also had two aces for Polo.

Oregon d. North Boone 25-15, 25-23: Ashlee Mundell had 10 digs, Emma Eckerd (nine digs) had five assists, and Izzy Berg had two blocks and two kills for Oregon.

Football

Eastland-Pearl City 54, Forreston 24: The Wildcats (4-2, 3-2) snapped Forreston’s

Eastland-Pearl City’s Brecken Hayden (left) heads to the end zone as Forreston’s Mickey Probst (right) tries to catch him during Friday, Oct. 3, action at Pearl City High School.

four-game win streak with the home win. Draven Zier had 182 yards rushing and four TDs for E-PC in the win. Zier also went over 1,000 yards rushing for the season. E-PC led 30-8 heading into the fourth quarter. Forreston (4-2, 4-2) had 275 yards rushing in the setback.

Oregon 45, North Boone 13: Jakobi Donagen led the Hawks (4-2, 4-2) with 173 yards rushing and four TDs in the road win. Oregon held the Vikings scoreless until the fourth quarter and led 28-0 at halftime.

Polo 54, Orangeville 8: Polo (5-1) built a 46-0 halftime lead in the home win. JT Stephenson threw two TDs to Mercer Mumford, who also scored four TDs on the ground with 174 yards rushing.

Girls cross country

Anya Anaya leads Oregon: Anaya ran a PR of 20:11.32 to take 14th at the Freeport Invite at Highland Community College. Madeline Rogers was 27th and Evelyn Anderson was 31st for the Hawks. –Drake Lansman

Photos by Earleen Hinton for Shaw Local News Network

SPORTS

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

1916: In Game 3, Charlie Ebbets becomes the first owner to raise the price of World Series grandstand seats to $5 – up from $3. 1920: Chicago Cardinals play first NFL game, a 0-0 tie.

Friday, October 10, 2025

DOMINANT DEFENSE

See this week’s Ogle County sports roundup / 19

Eastland-Pearl City’s Tristan Ertmer (left) gets ready to tackle Forreston’s Mickey Probst (right) during a game at Pearl City High School on Friday, Oct. 3.

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