Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, December 14, 2018
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Recycle holiday lights that no longer work Instead of landfilling those holiday light strands that refuse to work, recycle them. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is partnering with local fire departments and villages to again offer several convenient drop-off boxes so those frustrating, nonfunctional holiday light strands can be recycled. Drop-off boxes are available at the following fire departments: Rochelle, Byron, Stillman Valley, and Mt. Morris. They will be located at the village halls in Polo, Forreston, and Davis Junction, and Creston. Light strands are also accepted at the Ogle County Courthouse and at the OCSWMD office at 909 Pines Rd., Oregon. Boxes will remain at these locations until Jan. 25. Accepted light strands include
Italian mini-lights, traditional lights, LED lights, and other holiday light strands. Extension cords are also accepted. Material not accepted include rope lights, wreaths, garland, metal stakes or silhouettes, live greens, plastic decorations, timers, and light packaging and boxes. Place light strands into the boxes and do not place shopping or garbage bags into the boxes, doing so hinders the recycling process for this material. Lights and cords will be shipped to Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations in Onalaska, Wisconsin, to be recycled. In 2018, 1,500 pounds of material was collected through this program. For more information or to learn about other recycling opportunities in Ogle County, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.
Senator Brian Stewart (right) and Representative Andrew Chesney (left) were sworn in Dec. 5, at the Lincoln Douglas Debate Square in Freeport, by the Michael P. Bald, Presiding Judge of Stephenson County.
• PICKLEBALL Continued from Page 9 the balls, racquets and net. Drop in at your leisure and enjoy a game or two. What is pickleball? It is often described as a mix of ping-
pong, tennis and badminton played on a mini tennis court with an oversized paddle and ball similar to a whiffle ball. It is fast, fun, addictive and can be played by people of all ages and athletic abilities! For more information contact Nash Recreation Center at 815-732-3101.
OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Dec. 3 Jasmine M. Long, 19, Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:37 p.m. for speeding, 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block of North Fourth Street. Dec. 4 Stephanie L. Carr, 60, Creston, was issued a citation at 3:01 p.m. for speeding, 38 mph in a 20 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 100 block of North 14th Street. Jason L. Marcoux, age 38, Dixon, was issued a citation at 4:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. Salvador Estrada, 47, Sterling, was issued a citation at 6:52 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street. Abigail M. Hopkins, 17, Mt. Morris,
was issued a citation at 8:55 p.m. for speeding, 38 mph in a 20 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 200 block of North 14th Street. Dec. 6 At 2:22 p.m., police responded to the Oregon High School and took one male juvenile, 15, Oregon, into limited custody for the offense of possession of an electronic smoking device. The juvenile was released back into the school district’s custody. Parental notification was made and the report was referred to the Ogle County State’s Attorney/Juvenile Probation’s office for review. Andrea D. Arwood, 29, Rockford, was issue a citation at 7:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street. Keshon M. Reed, 16, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 8:32p.m. for speeding, 36 mph in a 20 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 200 block of North 14th Street.
Dec. 8 Melissa A. Dotson, 47, Marengo, was issue a citation at 7:50 a.m. for improper lane usage. This violation occurred at the Fourth and Washington intersection.
Joyous T. Mathews, 21, Rockford, was issued a citation at 9:03 p.m. for speeding, 51 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block of North Fourth Street.
Danny L. Rosenbalm, 40, Mt. Morris, was issue a citation at 11:15 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of West Washington Street.
Four parking tickets and six verbal/ written warnings were issued from Dec. 3 through Dec. 9.
Nimrod D. Hilliard, 32, Belvidere, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Hilliard was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and a civil citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. Hilliard was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. At 10:05 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 700 block of South Second Street resulting in the arrest of Ricky S. Porter, 48, Oregon, for domestic battery. Porter was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Dec. 9
Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch Dec. 3-9 Checking a Subject/Vehicle.............1 Citizen Complaints........................... 2 Juvenile Complaint........................... 2 Ordinance Violation.......................... 7 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem......... 2 Disturbance / Domestic.................. 2 Assist EMS / Other Department....4 Lockout Vehicle/Building................4 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window................................ 2 911 Hang-up / Open Line................. 2 Traffic Stops....................................23