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19/02/2016

What's Cookin Fundraiser is right around the corner. Call us if you want to have a team or be a sponsor. Or visit www.rockrivercenter.org

19/02/2016

Each week Granite City Food & Brewery highlights an outstanding charity, giving them ten percent of sales. Stronghold has been selected for a special 20% weekend!
In other words, Stronghold will receive twice the normally offered funding.

Stronghold is a best kept secret of the Oregon area and this promotion gives great exposure not only to Stronghold, but to our entire community as well. Granite City has superior food quality and customer service. Their guests are representative of people who participate in programming and activities offered at Stronghold Center. What a great way to enjoy a meal while helping to fund an important attraction and educational resource in our community!

Conveniently located next to Cherry Vale Mall,
Granite City Food & Brewery is easy to access.
We hope to see you there!

19/02/2016

Pat Dunn, Highland Foundation director of operations and member of the HCC Scholarship Committee has announced that April 1 is the deadline for submitting Highland Community College Foundation scholarship applications.

A searchable database of more than 100 scholarships is available at highland.edu. This online tool allows Highland students to review scholarships based on eligibility criteria. Students seeking additional information on the application process should call the Foundation office at 815.599.3413 or the Financial Aid Office at 815.599.3519.

In previous years, the Foundation has annually awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships to HCC students. Scholarships, vary in amounts and are available for high school graduates, returning students, non-traditional students, part-time students, and adults seeking to re-enter or attend college for the first time.

The Foundation has awarded more than $6.8 million in scholarships through annually-funded, endowed, and memorial scholarships. Since 1962, these scholarships have been established and sustained by generous donations from individuals and businesses in northwest Illinois.

Individuals or community partners interested in supporting students by establishing a scholarship should contact Dunn at 815.599.3408 or [email protected].

19/02/2016

The Oregon Park District is now hiring for the following positions:

Environmental Services Supervisor
The Oregon Park District is accepting applications for a full-time Environmental Services Supervisor. Must have working knowledge of building mechanical and HVAC systems. Additional training and/or experience in Pool Operation and building custodial maintenance preferable. Candidate must have previous supervisory experience. Opening is a competitively salaried position with excellent benefits.
Applications and job descriptions are available online at www.oregonpark.org and accepted digitally at [email protected] or at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S 5th St, Oregon. Send resume, references, and application by March 4, 2016. Questions can be directed to Erin Folk.Part-time

Building Supervisor
Part-time Custodian
The Oregon Park District is accepting applications for a part-time night custodian and day/evening building supervisor. Positions requires approximately 12 to 18 hours weekly. A high level of public relation skills and safety and custodial knowledge is required. Applications are available online at www.oregonpark.org and accepted at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S 5th St, Oregon.

19/02/2016

Join us on a Tour Of Scenic Ogle County. Experience beautiful scenery along the banks of the Rock Ri

19/02/2016

Have you registered for the Mother/Son date night? Registration deadline is one week away, Monday, February 15! Don't miss out on this fun, memorable night with your son or grandson!

19/02/2016

28/01/2016

Electronics to Recycle? Electronic Recycling Event This Friday, January 29th from 9 - 4

Ogle and Lee Counties have hosted special electronics recycling events each year since 2000. When scheduled, these events will be posted here. Other information and options are linked below.

28/01/2016

Hey Cowpokes and Little Misses ................

Don't miss out on the fun! Sign up today before registration ends on February 3.

06/01/2016

The OES music department recently received a generous grant from A. Charles and Lillemor Lawernce Foundation. The proceeds will benefit all students and the money will go towards a classroom subscription to Music Alive & Music Express, Video equipment, recorders and other classroom teaching materials. Pictured below is Mr. Gary Davis presenting the check to our music teachers, Mrs. Davis, Miss Donnelly and Ms. Sheridan.

03/01/2016

You don’t have to limit your biking opportunities to those clear roads and trails. There are lots of biking enthusiasts who enjoy biking in all four seasons. Whether you want to go onto the open roads or enjoy off road experiences on the area trails, opportunities abound in our area. If you are a…

29/12/2015

Rock River Center Fundraiser - March 12th
What's Cookin'

25/12/2015

08/12/2015

How do you rate our community services?

What types of development in the city would you like to see?

How do you rate your neighborhood?

What stores would you like downtown?

You now have the opportunity to answer these as well as other questions important to the future of our city. The City of Oregon is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan to guide future growth, redevelopment and identify needed community improvements. To guide this effort, the City would like your input. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. The survey can be found online at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Oregon_Comprehensive_Plan_Survey

or fill out a paper copy available at City Hall, Nash Rec Center or the library. Surveys must be completed by 12/30/2015.

The objective of Oregon’s Comprehensive Plan update is to address changing demographic and economic conditions, local land use changes, and new ideas to create a realistic and workable plan for the City’s future over the next 10 years. Once done the results will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and the Economic and Community Development Commission. After their input a draft plan will be presented to the community at a town hall meeting in the Coliseum. Public input will be reviewed and then the plan will be brought before the council for a vote. This entire process should be completed by mid March.

Please participate; it is your city, your plan, your future.

05/12/2015

For your memories ......... the way things used to be

04/12/2015

The rain didn't keep us from holding a ground breaking ceremony. The residents were pleased to see some of Oregon's prominent community members here at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center to celebrate. A special thank-you to all who attended.

03/12/2015

02/12/2015

02/12/2015

White Pines In Winter

Oregon, IL White Pines State Park 2-8-2014 Filmed and Produced by Chad Winterland

26/11/2015

Wishing all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving

26/11/2015

OREGON – Tom Wadsworth's seat didn't even have a chance to cool. Appropriate for a guy who jumps at every opportunity to volunteer.

20/11/2015

We are always humbled by the large number of supporters that attend our annual dinner. We were filled to our 320 capacity again this year. Congratulations to Jennifer Hobbs, Diane Bicknese, Julius Dursch, Ralph Miller, and Jason Roinas who were all presented with achievement awards. Best of luck to our scholarship recipients Brandon Wagner, Matthew Crandall, and Brianna Letson as they move on to college. We honored the years of support from our Business of the Year - Plymouth Yarn Company and our Volunteer of the Year - Tom Wadsworth. Special recognition was given to the A. Charles and Lillemore Lawrence Foundation for their generous support of the Attendance Grant Program, which allows consumers attend the Village without the state funding normally required to cover costs. We exist to provide opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities. Thanks to everyone involved for helping to bring the Village to the Community and the Community to the Village.

20/11/2015

WINTER STORM WARNING
The Ogle County Sheriff's Office will post information throughout the event on social media and www.oglecounty.org website. Please plan ahead and limit travel during the night time hours.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
Snow tonight through Saturday with significant accumulation expected in some areas.

The first accumulating snow of the season will unfold across the region beginning this evening and persisting through the day Saturday. Precipitation will likely transition from a rain and snow mix early this evening to all snow later tonight. Warm ground temperatures, especially pavement, will initially limit accumulations on surfaces this evening. However snowfall rates are expected to increase overnight through Saturday morning and will allow for snow to accumulate at a quicker rate. Snowfall amounts will likely vary from 3 to 6 inches near the Interstate 80 corridor, to as much as 8 to 10 inches across North Central Illinois. Lighter amounts of snow, generally 2 to 5 inches, are likely along the immediate shores of Lake Michigan, including Chicago, due to slightly warmer surface temperatures.

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Saturday.

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

Timing: A rain and snow mix early this evening will quickly transition to a wet snow and persist through early to mid afternoon on Saturday, with snow briefly heavy at times.
Snow accumulations: 7 to 11 inches.
Impacts: potential exists for difficult driving conditions and sharply reduced visibilities.
The first accumulating snow of the year can catch motorists off guard. Ensure to plan accordingly and use extra caution if traveling

19/11/2015

Mr. Gary Davis, presented a donation to OCEC Assistant Director, Amy Stephenitch and Jennifer Kitzmiller, Coordinator, on behalf of the A. Charles and Lillemor Foundation, to support OCEC Programs. The cooperative will match the $2500. Contribution to provide assistive technology and sensory equipment to the Chana Education Center and Plus programs. We are grateful for this generous donation!

19/11/2015

Thank you so much to the Charles and Lillemore Lawrence Foundation for their generous donation to the Oregon High School Band Department. Mr. Gary Davis presented the check to Ms. Reckamp, Ms. Mongan, Marching Band Conductors, and Mr. Eckardt, Band Director. Mr. Eckardt said the money will be used to buy Marching Band Conductor Podiums. Currently our conductors are using ladders so this is very much appreciated.

19/11/2015

15/11/2015

FRANKLIN GROVE, Ill.–We were close enough to hear the bison grunting as they grazed. At one point, I looked around and all five of us were smiling. Bison pull that smile from your soul. I asked John Heneghan if he still gets a thrill from the bison at Nachusa Grasslands. “Oh, my God, every time …

12/11/2015

Illinois Adventures

Illinois Adventure travels to Lowden State Park to see what is believed to be the second tallest monolithic sculpture in the world. Lorado Taft's Indian scul...

12/11/2015